Michigan is serious about stopping the spread of the coronavirus: violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order could now result in a $1,000 fine. Previously, violations of Whitmer’s executive order — which called on all Michigan residents to stay at home for three weeks, except to conduct “essential” business — was […]
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Thank You!
I don’t know you by name but you are my hero. My heart is full of gratitude and this thank you letter is for everyone on the front lines of this coronavirus pandemic. This is such a challenging time for everyone and my heart goes out to each and every […]
Feeding American Delivers More Than 30,000 Pounds of Food to Sault Ste. Marie
(9and10news.com) – Last week, Feeding America delivered 24,000 pounds of food to give away in Sault Ste. Marie and ran out of food before serving all those who attended. On Thursday, Feeding America came through with an extra 12,000 pounds of food that was sorted, boxed and given to those […]
Deadly Chippewa Co. Crash, Man Killed on 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to investigate a fatal traffic crash involving two vehicles on Mackinac Trail in Chippewa County, Dafter Township. Preliminary investigation revealed the crash occurred shortly after 1pm when a driver of a passenger car was exiting a private driveway and drove […]
Todd Raymond Cairns
Todd Raymond Cairns, age 47, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at his home. Todd was born on March 8, 1973 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed working on his cars and snowmobiles. He […]
Whitmer Makes It Official: In-Person K-12 Learning Done For 2019-20
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued, as expected, an executive order today suspending in-person K-12 education for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year because of the threat posed by the new coronavirus. As Gongwer News Service reported Wednesday, school districts will have to submit distance learning plans to their intermediate school […]
Ruth Eleanor Hakola Touple
Ruth Eleanor Hakola Touple, age 94, of Sault Ste Marie MI passed away on March 31, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste Marie MI. She was born on June 7, 1925, to parents Matthew and Anna Aho. She graduated from Rudyard High School and lived most of her life […]
Precision Edge Steps Up With Critical Donations
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — With the ongoing battle to fight the COVID-19 virus in Michigan, hospitals and first responders are running critically low on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A general request was made for assistance from anyone who could help. To the rescue came local surgical equipment manufacturer, Precision […]
EUP Community Response Fund to help nonprofit organizations, community groups
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA – As an organization dedicated to the well-being of our communities, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula has launched an EUP Community Response fund to help meet the immediate and long-term needs of E.U.P. residents impacted during times of community crisis such as this. Funds will […]
Former Gould City resident and Mackinaw City graduate, Vince Baker, to become Commanding Officer of Naval Station Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – Captain Vince Baker will assume duties as Naval Station Norfolk’s 49th Commanding Officer during a change of command ceremony Friday, March 13. Baker, who previously served as Naval Station Norfolk’s executive officer, is relieving current Captain Bradley Rosen’s command. Once relieved, Rosen will assume duties as chief […]













