“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” – Matthew […]
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The Mighty Mac’s expanded Antarctic connection
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – When Brendan Fisher began his 13-month adventure as a heavy equipment mechanic for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), he brought pieces of the Mackinac Bridge with him. When he returned, he brought a piece back, as well as stories to accompany it, that he presented this month to […]
Former Speaker Lee Chatfield and wife charged with misusing political funds
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors charged the former leader of the Michigan House and his wife with financial crimes Tuesday, alleging they milked political accounts for personal travel, housing and other benefits while the Republican lawmaker was raising millions of dollars from his powerful post. Lee Chatfield misused various political […]
One Dies in Local House Fire
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – All but one person was able to escape a house fire overnight in Sault Ste. Marie, according to a release penned by the chiefs of both the city’s fire and police departments. We’re told when first responders arrived to the house shortly after 11:15 p.m., […]
Cheboygan Man Arrested for Aggravated Possession Child Sexually Abusive Material
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, MI. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post is announcing the arrest of 50-year-old Jamie Allen Rocheleau of Cheboygan, for possession child sexually abusive material and aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material. The investigation began in January 2024 when troopers from the MSP Gaylord Post were asked […]
Intoxicated Felon Arrested for Reckless Discharge of a Firearm
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. On Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, troopers from the Michigan State Police(MSP) Gaylord Post were dispatched to the area of Finnegan Rd and Turtle Lake Rd in ChesterTownship for a report of a person discharging a firearm in an unsafe and reckless manner. Troopersresponded spoke with a […]
City Provides Update on 2024 Road Construction Projects
This is an update on upcoming construction projects within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Ifyou have room for photos or maps in your article, please let us know. The Easterday Ave. Truck Route Reconstruction and Carbide Dock Port Reconstructionprojects are starting back up in April – May. Both projects […]
Part Two: Early Fire Fighting In The Sault
I In the early twentieth century, some of my ancestors were firefighters in the Sault. Going through some old papers, I have found bits and pieces of firefighting history from our area. As with anything over 100 years old, things aren’t always in the best shape. Books, papers, and photos […]
Invasive Phragmites the Wetland Reed Wanting to Take Over our Wetlands!
If you have driven down I-75 while traveling downstate, you have probably noticed largereeds with quite puffy seed heads, commonly in the median or in road ditches, maybeeven in a swamp or marsh or any kind of wetland. Those reeds are probably a plantknown as Phragmites. Phragmites is a perennial […]
“Total Team Effort” in Petoskey
Sault High Blue Devils track and field had their first outdoor meet of the season in Petoskey earlier this week. Both teams came in second place behind Petoskey. The boys had 65 points, while the girls had 61. Boys head coach Jim Martin was excited about both teams’ performances. “First […]