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Local mother hosts fundraiser for daughter at Cozy Corners on May 2
SAULT STE. MARIE — Community members are coming together to support a local child going through a difficult health crisis at a dinner fundraiser on May 2. Amelia Gordon, the 14-month-old daughter of local nursing assistant Allison Rader, has already undergone one surgery and will have to have more over the course of the next year.
Second phase of housing project for Soo Locks starts
The second phase of a housing project in Chippewa County started last week to ease up housing specifically for Soo Locks construction workers. The Kinross housing project officially opened its doors to tenants last July. Currently, it’s housing 55 workers, and with the summer construction starting up at the locks, more housing is needed. Southeastern Disaster Relief Services and the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation teamed up early last year to make this project happen.
Good Day Northern Michigan, Friday, April 26
A fundraiser is scheduled May 31, for Drummond Island Lions Club, guests can enjoy a murder mystery dinner. Cara McDonald joins to share more about the latest edition of Northern Michigan magazine. Michael Stevens checks in from Mackinac Island previewing the spring and summer tourism season. The fifth annual Forest Trail Music Festival is coming this August, organizations share more info.
Help spruce up Sault Ste. Marie at annual spring clean-up on May 4
SAULT STE. MARIE — Spring has sprung in the Soo and lots of residents are coming together for an upcoming city-wide spring cleaning. Every year, dozens of volunteers come together to help pick up the trash that has accumulated over the winter. Sault residents walk across the entire city with trash bags picking up garbage and other debris that has been hiding under the snow on streets, in parks and between buildings.
Sault Ste. Marie author speaks on the path to publication
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A #1 New York Times bestselling author and member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians spoke at Northern Michigan University on Wednesday evening. The NMU Center for Native American Studies sponsored a presentation by Angeline Boulley, author of “The Firekeeper’s Daughter” and “Warrior...
Pickford earns a pair of shutout wins over Newberry
NEWBERRY - The Pickford Panthers scored a pair of convincing wins on the diamond on Thursday afternoon, shutting out Newberry 21-0 and 10-0 in a non-conference doubleheader. Pickford (6-4) travels to Rudyard on Monday, April 29. Newberry is also on the road on Monday, paying a visit to Sault Ste. Marie.
Explore the life-saving history of Vermilion Point with newly reprinted book
CHIPPEWA COUNTY — Upper Peninsula history buffs can help support the preservation of one of the most interesting sections of shorelines in the state. The Little Traverse Conservancy is supporting the re-release of a book about Vermilion Point, one of the most popular nature reserves in the region. The area is home to endangered species and a historic structure once used as a rapid response station.
Viking softballers split with Soo, drop two to Alpena
Grayling’s varsity girls softball team was able to protect an early lead and held off Sault Ste. Marie for a first-game victory April 15, 8-7. The Vikings could not get past the Blue Devils in the second game, falling 10-8. In the opener, Grayling scored six runs in the first inning and built a 7-0 lead through three innings. Sault […]
'It's a big boost for these boys': Cheboygan baseball tops Rudyard in home doubleheader
CHEBOYGAN – Last Saturday, the Cheboygan baseball team took one on the chin against Rudyard. Losing by 16 runs to the Bulldogs in Boyne City, the Chiefs had an opportunity for payback against their Straits Area Conference rivals a few days later. On Thursday, the Chiefs came up with arguably their two biggest victories of the season by sweeping the Bulldogs with 6-4 and 7-6 wins in Cheboygan. ...
Cheboygan softball gets back on track, sweeps Pickford at home; baseball team splits
CHEBOYGAN – After a competitive weekend in Boyne City, the Cheboygan softball team was right back out on the field Monday in a Straits Area Conference clash with Pickford. And once again, the hitting was impressive from the Chiefs, who swept past the Panthers with 12-2 and 18-0 victories at home. “We...
LSSU establishes new endowment fund in memory of Wes DeJong Jr.
SAULT STE. MARIE — Family and friends of Wes DeJong have collaborated to establish a new endowment fund at Lake Superior State University to serve as a lasting tribute to the former student. The Wesley DeJong Jr. Legacy Endowment fund was created in honor of Wesley DeJong Jr., a...
Union nurses working under expired contract end five-day strike in Sault Ste. Marie
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Nurses with the Michigan Nurses Association ended their five-day strike at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday morning. And on Saturday the community showed out in numbers to support them. Another story: UAW celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim...
Get to know the family of falcons that make the International Bridge home
SAULT STE. MARIE — Sault residents on both sides of the border are watching closely as a family of falcons set up their home on the International Bridge. A pair of peregrine falcons has returned to the American side to raise a family after nesting on the Canadian side last year. The International Bridge built several nesting boxes on the underside of the bridge to give room to the returning birds, which have made the bridge their home for several years.
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