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26,000 people venture the Mackinac Bridge

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – A beautiful, nearly cloudless day welcomed participants to the Mackinac Bridge Walk today, likely a big contributor to an uptick in participation over last year. “We’re so glad to have had 26,000 people from across Michigan and beyond join us for this beloved event on such a perfect […]

Early morning gunshots rock Sault, ON neighborhood, police say

Officers are investigating gunshots in the 100-block of Albert Street West on Monday morning, Sault Ste. Marie police say. Police responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 4 a.m. in an alley between Albert Street West and Alexandra Street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The […]

Sault Tribe celebrates 50 years of federal recognition 

SAULT STE. MARIE — Fifty years ago today, on Sept. 7, 1972, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians was federally recognized, bringing to fruition decades of work by area Anishinaabe people.   Through the work of a dedicated group of Anishinaabe, on Dec. 24, 1953, the “Original Bands of […]

Soo Indians drop first two games of 2022-23 season

The Soo Indians opened up their 2022-23 Midget AAA Hockey Season on September 3, 2022 at the Taffy Abel Arena hosting the Green Bay Bobcats. Being the first game, both teams were nervous and played a little slow in the opening period with neither team able to score. In the […]

How to walk across the Mackinac Bridge this Labor Day

MACKINAW CITY, MI – The 64th Mackinac Bridge Walk will welcome tens of thousands of people to step onto Michigan’s famous suspension bridge on Labor Day. Here’s how you can be one of them. The famous 5-mile-long suspension bridge opens to foot traffic once a year. It all started in 1958. An […]

Woman, 64, dies in Upper Peninsula house explosion

HOUGHTON COUNTY, MI – One person is dead after a house explosion in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. WLUC-TV reports that a 64-year-old female was pronounced dead following the incident on M-203 in Hancock Township around 9 a.m. on Monday. She has not been identified. The woman’s husband was able to exit the […]

91st District Court News – September 1, 2022

Joseph Patrick FeganUnlicensed Residential BuilderFines and costs $3,775365 days held in abeyance Kimberly Jane FiskOperate-License Suspended/Revoked/DeniedFines and costs $56093 days suspended40 hours community service Jeffrey James MinerOperate While IntoxicatedOperate-Violation of License RestrictionsFines and costs $125093 days, Credit 31, balance suspended160 hours community service Peter James FormoloOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs […]

Joseph Randazzo

Joseph S. Randazzo, age 92, passed away on August 23, 2022, at his home on Sugar Island. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL on January 12, 1930, the son of the late Rosario and Teresa (Mitchell) Randazzo.  He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in Sault […]

Brian Paul Kinney

Brian Paul Kinney Ogiima Kinue (Lead Brown War Eagle) Maang Dodaem (Loon Clan) Brian Paul Kinney, age 64, of Bay Mills, MI passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Brian was born on June 27, 1958, in Sault Ste. Marie, […]