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Sunday, May 11, 2025
CHIPPEWA County, Michigan – With the recent media attention on COVID-19(Coronavirus), Chippewa County Health Department would like to reassure the public that we have been communicating with community partners including emergency management, border officials, and healthcare providers, and has been participating in frequent telephone calls with state and national officials. […]
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – In just a few short months, the Yooper duo Nate Denofre and Don Jokinen, will begin their journey to canoe the entire Mississippi River. Their mission? To inspire those with disabilities and remind them of their capabilities. Denofre is a double-amputee. A few years ago, he […]
Two members of the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office snowmobile patrol attended a two day snowmobile class recently. The Northern MI Law Enforcement Training Group put on the training for Law Enforcement snowmobile patrols. Officers from at least 8 law enforcement agencies including several Sheriffs, Tribal and MI DNR Offices attended […]
Juvenile prisoners who say they suffered sexual abuse in prison will receive $80 million from the state as part of a settlement finalized today. The state and/or the Department of Corrections will pay the plaintiffs and members of the settlement class $25 million within two business days, another $15 million […]
February 27, 2020 — In the spirit of goodwill, collaboration and reconciliation, the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority (IBA) will close the bridge from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 27, to facilitate a First Nations water ceremony. Tribal elders will conduct the ceremony at the bridge midpoint. […]
Due to current hill conditions and a mechanical issue, the Sault Seal Recreation Area will be temporarily closed effective February 25, 2020. It is anticipated that we will be reopening in a few days and will notify all departments and media outlets with an updated press release in regard to […]
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, MI — An Upper Peninsula man was found dead after a snowmobile crash in Schoolcraft County. Deputies from the Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to Road 442 on Trail 2 for a report of a snowmobile crash, according to the […]
Portage Township, MICH. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie Posts investigated two snowmobile personal injury crashes that occurred almost simultaneously on Big Manistique Lake. The crashes happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. yesterday. Both snowmobiles were traveling north bound across Big Manistique Lake, when […]
PUBLIC NOTICE This will be the final warning. Any sled that chooses to disregard the signage that marks the path for travel will ruin this access for all. This past Saturday there were four sleds that drove right by the “No Snowmobiles” and “No Trespassing” signs and had a play […]
As the winter holiday season comes to a close, Poles go out in search of pączki, or traditional deep-fried doughnuts with sweet fillings like fruit jam. But Fat Thursday traditions have long since spread far beyond Poland’s borders. Celebrated in the United States on Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras – […]