In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part thirty-two 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 Millions Now Living Will […]
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Eagles comeback to earn 3-3 OT draw with Storm
IROQUOIS FALLS, Ont. – Coming back from an early three-goal deficit, the Soo Eagles responded to earn a 3-3 overtime tie with the Iroquois Falls Storm in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League get together Saturday at Jus Jordan Arena. Striking first in the contest, Owen Goodwin of the Storm fired […]
Michigan Department of Corrections Implements New Legal Mail Procedures to Crack Down on Contraband
Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) will be implementing a new policy requiring all confidential and legal mail sent to incarcerated individuals to be provided to them as a photocopy, with the originals shredded to prevent the introduction of contraband into facilities. The department previously instituted the […]
MACKINAC ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS 2025 SPRING GRANTS
Mackinac Island Community Foundation trustees and staff are pleased to announce recent grant decisions totaling $231,164.30 supporting projects and programs on Mackinac Island. It was truly a community effort gathering funding this grant cycle. Private donors came together to gift $48,000 towards purchasing a rescue ATV for Island Emergency Services. […]
Sault Wrestlers Compete in Alcona MYWAY
This weekend several of your Sault City wrestlers traveled to Lincoln, MI to compete in the Alcona –MYWAY preseason wrestling tournament. While Eldred, Hering and Laitinen used this tournament as awarm up for the regular season, Parr was able to work out the butterflies of his first ever matches.Results: Alessa […]
Rock take 12th straight with road win over Eagles
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The surging Timmins Rock were once again deserving as they collected their 12th Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League victory in a row Friday by clipping the Soo Eagles 6-2 in an encounter at Pullar Stadium. Timmins maintained their torrid pace by opening the scoring halfway through […]
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Fred Durhal Jr.
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, December 5 to honor and remember former state Representative Fred Durhal Jr. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of the funeral. “Representative Fred Durhal Jr. was a committed public servant who fought hard […]
Cubs drop Eagles for NOJHL-leading 19th win
SUDBURY, Ont. – Using the strength of an early three-goal outburst in the second period, the Greater Sudbury Cubs never looked back in defeating the Soo Eagles 6-1 Thursday night in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest held at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. A fast-paced first period saw Greater […]
Wanted Felon Shot By Police in Alpena County
ALPENA COUNTY, MI. On Thursday, November 27, 2025, at approximately 8:40 a.m., deputies fromthe Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department attempted a traffic stop on a pickup truck near Rogers City.The vehicle, driven by a 33-year-old male, was known to deputies to be a wanted felon. The suspect fled the scene, […]
Michigan State Police Warns U.P. Residents About Holiday Scams
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The holidays are a time of giving and joy, but they can also be atime when scammers try to take advantage of others. Scammers can target all age groups, butolder adults are often at higher risk. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Eighth District is sharingtips to help […]













