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Sunday, May 18, 2025
A 33-year-old driver who was rushed to hospital early this morning after a single-vehicle crash on North Street has died, police say. The collision occurred around 3:20 a.m. near York Street. When officers arrived at the scene they found the driver with “life-threatening injuries.” The unnamed motorist succumbed to their […]
Rep. Luke Meerman withdrew his name as the sponsor of a bill to create a Michigan sentencing commission after is passed the House on party-line vote Wednesday. Meerman (R-Coopersville) was the original sponsor of HB 4384 , which outlines the duties of the Michigan sentencing commission, which would be established […]
Michigan is home to approximately 11,000 inland lakes, 76,000 miles of rivers, and 6.5 million acres ofwetlands. These waters provide significant recreational benefits and economic value, as well as criticalhabitat for many animal, fish, and plant species. But these waterways are threatened by erosion, whichis the removal of the top […]
Last week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that bans the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving. The legislation had a number of advocates, none more so than the League of Michigan Bicyclists. On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Matt Penniman, director of communications for the League, explains why this […]
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Marquette Veterans Home is fully funded to serve 100 veterans after securing state and federal funding. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program has provided $63.4 million in fiscal year 2023 funding for the construction of a new state veteran home […]
SAULT STE MARIE – AmeriCorps Retired Senior and Volunteer Program through the United Way of EUPin conjunction with Bayliss Public Library will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on July 21, 2023. This event is bringing together local agencies who have volunteer opportunities available for thoselooking to be a vital part of […]
“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Matthew 9:13 (NIV) While having lunch one day, I met a young woman who was waiting tables. I watched her as she went from table to […]
RUDYARD – Jerry Cook has been umping with the MHSAA for 43 years and will be appearing in his first ever softball state final. “It means a lot,” said Cook. “Obviously, it’s something you strive for and I’m looking forward to it. You’re in a different atmosphere. You’re in the […]
After a very successful track and field season, the coaches of the Sault High Blue Devils Track and Field Teams presented awards to their athletes on Tuesday night. Head Coach of the girls team Scott Menard recognized a number of his athletes. Most Valuable Player for Track co-recipients were Isabella […]
Dear Friend, As Michigan continues to experience unusually hot and dry conditions for this time of year, the risk of wildfires has increased. That’s why it’s important to be safe and take every precaution while enjoying our beautiful Michigan summers. Three drivers of fire risk are temperature, humidity/dryness, and wind. We are […]