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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — At their December 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chippewa County has approved the allocation of opioid settlement funds to support critical addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout the community. The funding will strengthen case management, outreach, education, and reentry support for individuals and families […]
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, MI. In January 2025, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post wascontacted regarding a sexual assault complaint. It was reported that the alleged assaults occurred inRogers City over a span of several months. During the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as65-year-old Theodore Beck from Rogers City. The […]
Five individuals received awards Monday at a Michigan Department of Natural Resources meeting at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club in Dickinson County. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers Jennifer Lehto (Hanson) and Zach Painter, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Maxinoski, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Capt. Steve […]
Delta County, Michigan. A woman from the Cornell area has been arrested and arraigned onmultiple felony counts related to resisting, obstructing, and assaulting a police officer. On February 3, 2026, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post received a reportalleging animal neglect involving multiple individuals. Following an initial investigation, a […]
The Lake Superior State University Athletics Department mourns the passing of Mackenzie (Kalchik) Paul, who bravely battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A Class of 2022 graduate, she played four seasons for the Laker Women’s Basketball team after competing for the Sault Area High School Blue Devils. Mackenzie was diagnosed with AML […]
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI: On January 22 at approximately 2:00 p.m., troopers from the Michigan StatePolice (MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a personal injury traffic crash on M-115 near S. 45 Road inClam Lake Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that a pickup truck with three occupants was traveling north on M-115 […]
Sault Ste Marie, MI – Rates of Influenza (Flu) have been increasing nationally, andMichigan is currently classified at the highest possible influenza activity level used bythe Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD)is urging residents to take precautions to reduce their risk of infection. “Flu season typically […]
Following a five-day jury trial, Tanner Dunbar Harrison was found guilty on Friday, January 16,2026, of one count of second-degree murder. The jury heard from 31 witnesses and viewed 33exhibits before reaching its decision. Harrison is currently lodged at the Chippewa CountyCorrectional Facility awaiting sentencing in the 50th Circuit Court. […]
Lansing, Mich. – New Michigan license plates celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence went into production this week at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian. The plates are part of the legacy line, a series of iconic, historic license plates modernized for use by Michiganders today. The semiquincentennial […]
Emmet County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post is proud torecognize Sergeant Dennis Wagner for helping save a life while off duty at Nub’s Nob SkiResort. While cross-country skiing on January 3, 2026, Sergeant Wagner noticed a skier had collapsedon the trail. He quickly went to help […]