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Sault Ste. Marie Police add bike patrols downtown thanks to grant
SAULT STE. MARIE — On Thursday, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department announced a new way to patrol and interact with the public downtown. Four full-time officers will be on bike patrol in addition to their regular vehicle patrol duties. Each officer recently completed a rigorous 32-hour police mountain bike training course at Oakland Community College. Grant funding helped the department purchase two new bikes and a bike rack. Additional grant funding will help pay for the officers’ work hours. “We believe that this is going to increase the ability to interact with the community and talk to business owners, talk to the public...in the downtown area and residential areas – just have more of a one-on-one engagement with our community,” said Chief Wes Bierling.
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
City proclaims Jane Schoolcraft Day
SAULT STE. MARIE — Sault Ste. Marie is now dedicated to celebrating a major historical figure from the Soo, as every second Saturday in August will now be recognized as Jane Bamewawagezhikaquay Johnston Schoolcraft Day. The Sault City Commission announced the new city holiday during their meeting on Monday,...
O.U.T. House Consortium identifies summer projects in Sault Ste. Marie and beyond
The mission statement of O.U.T. (Outdoor Use of Trails) House Consortium reads: “The O.U.T. House Consortium was created with the intent of focusing on trail development, maintenance and promotion, whether it be hiking, biking or water trails. We work closely with government agencies, other nonprofit agencies, private citizens and business owners to establish a network of trails for non-motorized recreational transit in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.” ...
‘Oily sheen’ reported on St. Marys River, clean up in progress
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The U.S. Coast Guard and local partners are working to clean up pollution on the St. Marys River after an “oily sheen” was reported Monday evening, officials said. The USCG, along with local partners, discovered about 10 gallons of unknown oily substance...
International Bridge Walk next scheduled for 2025
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario - The International Bridge Administration (IBA), along with Chambers of Commerce of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and Ontario, have announced the next International Bridge Walk for Saturday, June 28, 2025. This year’s walk, which had been slated for June 29, was cancelled due to...
Sault man charged with sex crimes involving children
SAULT STE. MARIE — A 21-year-old male from Sault Ste. Marie was recently arraigned following an investigation and arrest involving child sexually abusive material. Jacob T. Dumas was arrested after an investigation initiated when it was learned he was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.
Coast Guard responds after 'oily sheen' reported at St. Marys River
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard are cleaning pollution from the St. Marys River after receiving a report of an "oily sheen" at the river. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes said they received the report at 5 p.m. on Monday. "Coast Guard Pollution...
St. Marys River oil sheen clean-up finished, source of spill still unknown
UPDATE 7/19/24 1:00 p.m. SAULT STE. MARIE — Clean-up in the St. Marys River wrapped up Friday, four days after a chemical sheen was found on the river. GFL Environmental removed the two sets of floating booms around Kemp Marina and the Museum Ship Valley Camp. The total length of the booms was around 300 feet. Coast Guard officials said mother nature will take care of any remaining traces of sheen. They are still investigating the source of the oily substance.
Coast Guard investigates unknown oily substance in St. Marys River
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes is investigating pollution in the St. Marys River near downtown Sault Ste. Marie. The USCG reports at 5 p.m. Monday, the agency received a report of an oily sheen drifting down the St. Marys River. USCG Pollution Responders investigated the area and discovered the sheen near the USCG base, the Museum Ship Valley Camp, and the George Kemp Marine.
Laker Volleyball Receives AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Lake Superior State (LSSU) volleyball program has been named a recipient of the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for maintaining a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, as announced by the AVCA on Wednesday, with the program's top performer in the classroom being outgoing senior Emilee McDaniel (Manistique, Mich.) who recently completed her final year at LSSU with not only the top GPA among her teammates, but among her entire graduating class, earning the title of valedictorian.
Solicitation for Qualifications
Kinross Charter Township is soliciting qualifications for an engineering firm to design, perform bid administration, project contract administration, and construction inspection services for a Fire Hall, until July 31, 2024. Scope of Work:. Evaluate building needs of Kinross Charter Township Volunteer Fire Department. Make recommendations as to building size and...
Carrie Elizabeth (Cardinal) Clow
Carrie Elizabeth (Cardinal) Clow, age 62, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died at her home on July 9, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1962, in Sault Ste. Marie, to Norman J. and Peggy Joyce (Whitt) Cardinal. Carrie grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and graduated from Sault Area...
'Celebrating our island': 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5K offers unique view of downtown Sault
SAULT STE. MARIE — The 7 Bridges 7 Brews annual 5K allows Sault residents the chance to celebrate what makes their city unique with a route that showcases every downtown bridge. The 5K, set for July 20, is hosted by Bird's Eye Outfitters. During the race, the runners crisscross...
Letter to Letterwinners
Letterwinners are among the most integral foundational pieces that constitute Lake Superior State Athletics. From 1946, when the first letter was awarded to present day these student-athletes share a bond that stands the test of time. All letter winners have experiences that can benefit current student athletes, on and off the field of play. The Lake Superior State Athletic Department is fostering this bond between current and former letter winners and growing the LSSU Athletic family as a whole.
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