On 7-30-2024 at 0831 hrs Chippewa County Central Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a boating accident/water rescue. It was reported the incident was between Drummond Island and Howard Island in Chippewa County. According to a source at the scene, a 14 yr old boy fell from a […]
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New St. Ignace Mackinac Bridge Walk starting location announced for 2024
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – For the safety and convenience of participants who start from the St. Ignace side for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 rather than at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) administration building. As most participants […]
National Champion Osborn Brings Home the Hardware
Sault High Senior Johnny Osborn represented his community well, bringing home the title in three of the five events he competed in at the Hartford Nationals in Hoover, Alabama. The largest and longest-standing national sport championship event for athletes with a physical, visual and/or intellectual disability had its 67th year […]
Laker Volleyball Announces 2024 Schedule
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State (LSSU) volleyball program has released its 2024 schedule, as announced by Head Coach Zac Rambo on Friday. The Lakers will open their 2024 campaign in Pueblo, Colo. for four matches at the Steel City Showcase. They will first take on the host team, Colorado […]
Schoolcraft Arrives on Steamer
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part five of a continuing series that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. – Laurie Davis Schoolcraft Arrives on Steamer It appears to have been overlooked by […]
14-year-old Drowns in Lake Superior
McMILLAN TWP., Mich. (WLUC) – The search is over for a missing 14-year-old after they went missing near Lake Superior State Campground Wednesday afternoon. The Michigan State Police said its dive team recovered the victim late Thursday afternoon. According to a press release from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
Learn about wild mushroom foraging with Outdoor Skills Academy classes
Mesmerized by Michigan’s mushrooms? Check out one of the Outdoor Skills Academy’s upcoming wild mushroom clinics, perfect for first-time foragers or anyone looking to learn more about mushroom hunting. Discover how to identify seasonal wild mushrooms, get some tips on where to start looking for them and learn about proper […]
Deer hunting regulation changes: What you need to know for 2024
On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved the scheduled deer hunting regulations for this fall. The full package of regulations includes updates that won’t begin until after the 2024 seasons have ended; those updates will be explained at a later date. The commissioners and the Michigan Department […]
Cloverland Electric Cooperative Awarded Grant for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Manistique and St. Ignace, Michigan. This initiative is part of the broader effort to enhance Michigan’s electric vehicle […]
Lake Superior State Athletics Announces Partnership With SIDEARM Sports
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State University (LSSU) Athletic Department has announced a new partnership with SIDEARM Sports, the industry leader in collegiate athletics web and digital services, to launch an enhanced website on July 24 with a new and modern design.. Visitors to lssulakers.com will see improved functionality and […]