SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State (LSSU) men’s basketball program is set to welcome six new Lakers to the program for the 2023-24 season, as announced by Head Coach Steve Hettinga on Thursday. “After graduating five amazing seniors, I could not be happier with the class that […]
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Update: Advisory has been lifted! NO BODY CONTACT ADVISORY FOR BRIMLEY STATE PARK
Update: The No Body Contact Advisory for Brimley State Park has been lifted as of today, June 30, 2023. Swimmers may use the water. Original Story: Due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected in samples collected Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Chippewa County Health Department has issued a […]
Car-Jacking and chase ends in arrest of suspect
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m. a trooper from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post responded to an attempted carjacking and stolen pickup truckin the Waters area. The suspect, 27-year-old Donald Wade North from Alma, was later arrested afterleading officers on a pursuit in […]
Supreme Court rejects novel legislative theory but leaves a door open for 2024 election challenges
The U.S. Supreme Court shot down a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country but left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase its role in deciding voting disputes during the 2024 presidential election. The court’s 6-3 ruling Tuesday […]
M-28 Resurfacing Project to begin July 5
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.3 million to resurface about 6 miles of M-28 from east of Raco to M-221 in Superior Township, Chippewa County. Work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, guardrail, and pavement markings. The project is scheduled to begin July 5, 2023 and end Oct 13, […]
Police investigate Attempted Murder in Chippewa County
On June 26, 2023, troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to a report of a male subject holding his ex-girlfriend against her will. The investigation revealed a 48-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man had allegedly gone to a place he knew the victim would be, waited for her […]
International Bridge Administration hosting
public hearings on toll increase proposal
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The International Bridge Administration (IBA) is hosting three in-person public hearings to discuss proposed increases to toll rates on the Sault Ste. Marie International bridge between the U.S. and Canada. The public hearings will allow interested parties the opportunity to view potential changes and […]
Child Marriage Ban Package Clears Senate With Minimal Opposition
Ending child marriage in Michigan moved one step closer to being a reality Thursday following bipartisan votes in the Senate on legislation that would update statute to prevent those under 18 from getting married. Seven of the 10 bills in the package passed the Senate by unanimous votes while three […]
District Court Report: June 22, 2023
David Lloyd Napp, Jr.Domestic ViolenceFines and costs $265365 days, credit 70, serve 112, balance held in abeyanceDo not leave state without permissionSign releasesNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCNo bars/taverns/casinosNo alcohol productsTest on demandNo weaponsNo assaultive behaviorNo contact victimAssessment and recommendationsComplete DV group Douglas Dean BoyerOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $85093 […]
District Court Report: June 15, 2023
David William LongBreak & Enter Motor Vehicle < $200Fines and costs $1,272.7093 days suspended30 hours community service William Clayton ShaltzOperate-Unregistered VehicleFines and costs $24030 days suspended Ashley Lynn SmithAttempted Child Abuse-3rd DegreeFines and costs $1,535.00365 days, credit 1, serve 2, balance held in abeyanceDo not leave the stateSign releasesNo alcohol […]