DETROIT– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline tunnel project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping process with the Notice of Intent (NOI) publishing in the Federal Register today. The NOI informs the public of the upcoming environmental analysis and describes how the public can […]
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Valerie Robinson
Pastor Valerie Sue Robinson, 73, died from cancer on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Upper Peninsula Health Systems – Marquette. Pastor Valerie’s family was with her. Valerie, having committed her life to Jesus, died assured of her eternal heavenly destination. At the time of her death Valerie served as Pastor […]
Rural Michigan fears airline route changes will be ‘disastrous’
In what’s already a record-setting year for air travel turmoil, rural Michigan is bracing for more disruptions this fall. Five of the state’s smallest airports are learning that SkyWest Inc. — a regional contract carrier operating under Delta brand and these airports’ only passenger carrier — plans to cut direct flights in […]
MSP searching for person of interest in Pickford homicide
Michigan State Troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post are investigating an alleged homicide that was reported yesterday at approximately 10:02pm. The incident took place at 4284 Clauss Row in Pickford. The victim is a 42 yr-old female. This is an active scene. Troopers are looking for a person of […]
Arthur Laundry, Jr convicted of CSC 3 and CSC 4
On August 11, 2022 Arthur Laundry Jr. was found guilty by a jury of his peers to criminal sexual conduct in the 3rd degree and criminal sexual conduct in the 4th degree. His sentencing will be held in the 50th Circuit Court in Sault Ste. Marie on November 1st, 2022. […]
Upcoming Events in September at Bayliss Public Library
SAULT STE MARIE, MI – Adults will have another chance at winning prizes this season! The autumn adult reading program will run from September 1st through November 30th. Those 18 and over can participate. The sheet can be picked up at the library circulation desk. Preschool storytime is returning this […]
Sharon Kennedy: The Hay Fields of Tony Jarvie
The fragrant fields are quiet now. Tractors, rakes, tedders, balers, and hay wagons will get a rest and reprieve until once again called into service. Bales of timothy are stacked to the rafters and thousands more await the arrival of boxed semi-trucks that will carry them from the Upper Peninsula […]
District Court Report: August 10, 2022
Savannah Lee RobbinsLying to a Peace OfficerAggravated AssaultFines and costs $375365 days, credit 107, serve 73 days, balance held in abeyance Glen Michael GermainAggravated AssaultFines and costs $1090365 days, serve 3, balance held in abeyanceNo bars/taverns/casinosNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana THCNo weaponsNo assaultive behaviorTest twice weekly Haley Marie RohraffDomestic ViolenceFines […]
Jack Allen Wartella
Jack Allen Wartella, age 75, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on August 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born on August 4, 1947, in Waxahachie, Texas, to parents Harold John and Mary Elaine (Kennedy) Wartella. Jack moved to St. Ignace as a young […]
Drive by shooting in Gladstone
Troopers from the Gladstone Post along with deputies from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Dept. are requesting public assistance with an on-going investigation surrounding the drive-by shootings of two residences along County Rd. G08 in Wallace. The shootings took place on June 24 during the evening hours. A possible suspect vehicle […]











