The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. It’s two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and […]
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District Court Report: June 6, 2023
Gregory James CollinsOperate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $87593 days, credit 1, balance suspended80 hours community service Kristina MathenyFail to Report AccidentFines and costs $8,58590 days suspended40 hours community service Mark James MeehanFail to Stop After CollisionFines and costs $33590 days suspended Alaina Marie WallaceOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $85093 […]
U.P. Finals Success: Blue Devils Bring Home Some Hardware
The Sault High Blue Devils wrapped up their Track and Field season on Saturday in Kingsford at the U.P. Finals. The Blue Devils competed against some tough Division 1 competition, against other qualifiers from Marquette, Escanaba, Gladstone, Menominee, Negaunee, Kingsford, Iron Mountain, Ishpeming Westwood, Houghton and Calumet. Both teams placed […]
Corrections Officer Sues MDOC For Retaliation After Whistleblower Report
An officer with the Department of Corrections on Tuesday sued the agency in federal court for retaliation after he filed a report against another officer that alleged the officer tampered with drug contraband found on an inmate and gave fake evidence to the state when it requested a sample. The […]
Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery under general anesthesia
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital for intestinal surgery Wednesday, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago. Francis was expected to be put under general anesthesia for the procedure and remain at Rome’s Gemelli hospital […]
Carp Lake man Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material
CARP LAKE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Donavan Patrick Dougherty, 33 of Carp Lake, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.Dougherty was arrested following an […]
Whitmer Hires ‘First-Ever’ Chief Growth Officer
MACKINAC ISLAND – Hilary Doe will serve as the state’s chief growth officer – the first such position in the nation – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this afternoon. Doe will work alongside the Growing Michigan Together Council, which the governor created earlier today through Executive Order 2023-4, to grow Michigan’s population, boost […]
BMCC recognizes the Class of 2023
BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Community College recognized the Class of 2023 at ceremonies held on the BMCC campus on May 12. Graduates were welcomed into the ceremony with traditional music from the Mission Hill Drum. In total, the college handed out 12 bachelor degrees, 42 associate degrees, 10 certificates, […]
Wisconsin firefighters arrive to help with Grayling fire
A team of 10 firefighters from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources arrived Sunday to help the Michigan DNR and cooperating agencies battle the Wilderness Trail Fire located southeast of Grayling. Firefighters continue to secure and suppress the fire, which started with a campfire on private land. The fire is […]
NOT THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but […]