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Mackenzie Paul, former Laker basketball standout, dies at 25

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 […]

One person Deceased After Traffic Crash in Wexford County

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 […]

Paper Kings, Eagles play to 2-2 OT draw

ESPANOLA, Ont. – An evenly played Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest Friday saw the Soo Eagles and Espanola Paper Kings play to a 2-2 overtime draw at the Regional Recreation Complex. It was the hometown Paper Kings who opened the scoring 8:48 in when Callum Millar sent a backhand out […]

The Immigration Service

In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part thirty-three 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 The Immigration Service Inspector […]

Health Dept Warns of Increased Level of Influenza in County

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 […]

Killer of Katie Robinson Found Guilty

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. […]

Eagles edge Storm 2-1 Friday in NOJHL action

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – An Anden Marceau marker four minutes into the third period proved to be the game-winner as the Soo Eagles picked up their fifth victory in a row Friday evening with a narrow 2-1 result over the Iroquois Falls Storm in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League […]

St Ignace MSP Sergeant Helps Save Life of Skier

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 […]