ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 2, is just days away, and final preparations are under way. “Whether you plan to cross the Mackinac Bridge in your car or RV, or you plan to join in the Annual Bridge Walk, we want to make […]
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Suspect Arrested in Gaylord Homicide
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. On August 27, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., troopers from the MichiganState Police (MSP) Gaylord Post and deputies from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department respondedto a residence in Elmira Twp. for a domestic dispute involving gunfire. Upon arrival, troopers made entryinto the home and located a 57-year-old […]
Missing plane and human remains found in Michigan’s Lake Huron from 2007 crash
Searchers discovered a small plane that crashed in Michigan’s Lake Huron 17 years ago, as well as the remains of a long-missing passenger, Michigan State Police said Wednesday. The remains were identified as H. Brooke Stauffer Jr., 56, who lived in Washington, D.C. He was a passenger in a plane […]
Kincheloe woman gets 35-60 years for 2021 murder
Hope Snyder, 43, of Kincheloe, was sentenced before Judge Susan Sniegowski in the 51st Circuit Court in Mason County to 35-60 years incarceration for murder of Jeffery Grant and the killing of his two dogs by arson, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Synder pleaded no contest to second-degree Murder, first-degree arson, and […]
LSSU’s New President Takes Office
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— Lake Superior State University held an investiture ceremony Tuesday for new president, Dr. David Travis. A dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Travis has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geography from the University of Georgia. His Ph.D. in geography is from Indiana University. Travis began […]
Brake Safety Week Aims to Prevent Serious Risks that Cause Crashes
LANSING, MICH. Motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle EnforcementDivision (MSP/CVED) will be conducting safety inspections at weigh station facilities and in rest arealocations throughout the state August 25 – 31. This enforcement operation is part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Brake Safety […]
Local Credit Unions Collaborate to Provide Financial Literacy Education to High School Students
[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan] – Four local credit unions are joining forces to bring financialliteracy to high school students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula this upcoming school year. U.P.State Credit Union, Soo Co-op Credit Union, Tahquamenon Area Credit Union, and DeTourDrummond Community Credit Union will be hosting free Financial Reality Fairs […]
James Parker of Central Savings Bank is awarded the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Community Spirit Award
James Parker, Vice President of Central Savings Bank, has been awarded the 2024 Community Spirit Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis). Since 2007, the annual award has honored individuals at one of FHLBank Indianapolis’ member institutions in Indiana and Michigan who show an outstanding dedication […]
One Person Killed in Head-On Crash on Alba Highway
ANTRIM COUNTY, MI. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 6:19 a.m. a trooper from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post was on patrol in Star Township on Alba Highway near OldsRoad. The trooper was travelling west bound behind a commercial box truck when an east bound SUV driven by […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DIAL-A-RIDE WITH SPECIAL FARE PROMOTION
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – August 20, 2024 – Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action (CLMCAA)proudly announces the 50th anniversary of its Dial-A-Ride service, one of Michigan’s oldest publictransportation systems. To commemorate this milestone, from September 1 through September 7,2024, Dial-A-Ride will offer fares for just fifty cents. “We are honored […]












