Michigan has a new law on the books criminalizing the creation and distribution of so-called “deep fakes” that rely on technology to create sexually exploitative images. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Protection from Intimate Deep Fakes Act” into law Tuesday, Aug. 26, prohibiting manipulated videos, images or sound recordings that […]
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Clergue Welcomed Back
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-eight of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis Time has vindicated the […]
Alger County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Missing Person Report
Alger County, Michigan. – The Alger County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is actively investigating a missing person case involving a local woman who was reportedly last seen at her residence late Friday evening, August 15, 2025. ACSO deputies were notified on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 6:30 P.M. after the […]
NOJHL releases rebranded logo
SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Monday the rebranding of its logo, effective immediately, heading into the upcoming 2025-26 season and beyond. Featuring a colour scheme of multiple blues, grey, white and red, the logo was prepared by illustrator and graphic designer Paul Ainsworth. No stranger […]
I-75 Business Spur maintenance in Sault Ste. Marie next week-CANCELLED
*****Update*****SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has cancelled maintenance work on the I-75 Business Spur bridge over I-75 in Sault Ste. Marie previously set for next week. Bridge deck overlay work had been scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 25. This project will be rescheduled at a later date. *****Original […]
Terrorized by a Smart Ball
Hi everyone. Maverick here with another edition of my blog/column “Cat Tales.” It’s been a while since I’ve written anything. I’ve been super busy taking care of my mom and being terrorized by a smart ball. More on that later. My mom had her surgery a couple of weeks ago. […]
State Trooper Struck While Investigating Another Accident
On Aug. 6 at approximately 9:45 a.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post responded to US41 near Midway Dr. in Marquette Township for a personal injury crash. The preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old male was traveling eastbound on US41 when it lost […]
Prison Drug Smuggling Attempt by Attorney Stopped in St Louis Facility
St. Louis, MI – Michigan Department of Corrections’ officer and intelligence staff recovered a large amount of contraband after an attorney/client visit at Central Michigan Correctional Facility. During the visit, which took place on Mon. Aug. 4., the attorney was seen passing a package to their client, who is currently […]
Bomb Threat in Cheboygan County
CHEBOYGAN, MI – On Saturday, Central Dispatch in Cheboygan County received a phone call at 6:02 pm reporting a bomb threat at Andy’s Party Store. Upon receiving the report, an immediate investigation was initiated. Cheboygan County Law enforcement quickly established a perimeter around the premises, and Michigan State Police (MSP) […]
Decades After the Crime, Wisconsin Man Charged in Delta County Cold Case Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Case
Delta County, Mich. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is today announcing that a Wisconsin man hasbeen identified and criminally charged following an investigation into a kidnapping and sexual assault that occurred 39 years ago in Delta County. The MSP Manistique Post originally began an investigation in August 1986 after a […]












