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Sault Tribe Board meets May 20 in Sault Ste. Marie

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on May 20 at Sault Kewadin Casino, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. “Membership Participation” will be held at 5 p.m. in person or by virtual attendance. […]

Pair of Eagles to play college hockey

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced two more players from their 2024-25 squad have committed to attend schools and play college hockey in the United States this fall. Forward Jack Ohlund will be off to NCAA Division III New England College, […]

National Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger”

The 33rd annual National Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive was held on Saturday, May 10.NALC Carries retrieved 2,100 pounds of donated goods while United Way of the EUP worked with 9pantries to restock depleted shelves. The food insecurity rate in the Upper Peninsula is 14%, compared to 11.5% […]

East Jordan Invite

The Sault High Blue Devils track and field teams sent athletes to compete in the East Jordan Invitational on Thursday afternoon. Drawing 13 teams from all over northern lower Michigan, the Blue Devils had some strong performances, and both the girls and boys teams ended up with second place finishes […]

Mackinac County Emergency Manager Recognized with Annual Award

LANSING, MICH. Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) Commander Capt. Kevin Sweeney is pleased to announce Mr. Mike Kasper, who serves as the Mackinac County Emergency Management Coordinator, as the 2024 Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) of the Year.  The PEM of the Year Award recognizes an […]

Update: M-123 bridge project in Mackinac County now set to begin May 27

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.5 million for bridge and roadway rebuilding on M-123 over Bissel Creek, Mackinac County. Work includes culvert replacement, scour countermeasures, drainage, shoulder widening, and guardrail work. Work on this project previously announced to begin May 12 will now begin Tuesday, May […]

Chippewa County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

Sault Sainte Marie – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps(FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risksand potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify anyconcerns […]

Sault Sweeps in Boyne City

In a field of nine teams, both the girls and boys track and field teams came out on top at a rescheduled Boyne City Invitational. The girls team won with 123 points, followed by Harbor Springs with 89 and Traverse City St Francis with 87.5. The boys racked up 152.5 […]