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Earl Alton Bailey

Earl passed away at his home on April 14, 2021 at age 88 with family by his side. Earl (Pete as called by many) was born on April 16, 1932 on Drummond Island, the son of Clifford and Beatrice Bailey, and was a lifelong resident. He was raised in a […]

Semi Truck rollover on I-75 results in driver’s arrest

The Chippewa Co Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to SB I-75 at the Mackinac Trail overpass on 4-13-2021 at approximately 1058pm. Deputies were responding to a Semi truck that had crashed and rolled on its side. Upon arrival Deputies found a Semi truck had driven into the median and then rolled […]

The Wicked Sister wins state award

LANSING – Michigan Celebrates Small Business, has been honoring small businesses in the state of Michigan for 17 years and today they are announcing the awardees of the 2021 MCSB annual gala. The 2021 gala will take place on July 20 and will feature three award categories including Michigan 50 […]

CHL cancels 2021 Memorial Cup

TORONTO — The 2021 Memorial Cup has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Canadian Hockey League announced the cancellation of the major junior championship between the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and a host city on Tuesday. The league […]

M-129 bridge repair project starts April 19

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be starting work on the M-129 bridge over the Munuscong River on Monday, April 19. The expect to be completed by October 29. The bridge is located on the border of Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. The work will include epoxy overlay, deck patching, […]

William “Bill” Campbell

William Joeseph “Bill” Campbell, age 60, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on April 9, 2021 unexpectantly in his home. He was born March 24, 1961 in Petoskey, Michigan to James Robert and Shirley Ann (Johnston) Campbell. Bill grew up in St. Ignace and lived in Ishpeming, Michigan throughout high school. […]

Men’s Basketball Announces 2021 Team Awards

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State men’s basketball head coach Steve Hettinga has announced the recipients of the team’s awards for the 2021 season on Wednesday, April 14.  Junior forward Kemon Bassett, a junior transfer from Schoolcraft Community College, was named the Lakers Most Valuable Player. Bassett, who was named […]