Have you purchased your new fishing license?

April 7, 2017

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing season began Saturday, April 1, which coincided with the new regulation cycle; 2016 licenses were good only through March 31, 2017.

Five options are available when making a purchase. All fishing licenses are good for all species. 

• Resident Annual - $26

• Non-Resident Annual - $76

• Senior Annual (for residents age 65 or older) - $11

• 24-Hour (resident or non-resident) - $10

• 72-Hour (resident or non-resident) - $30

A temporary 10-percent discount on non-resident annual licenses enacted two years ago has expired, returning that license to its original cost of $76.     Read More

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Spring Cleanup planned for Hiawatha National Forest

April 6, 2017

ST. IGNACE — The Spring 2017 St. Ignace Ranger District of the Hiawatha National Forest Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th.  The group will be meeting at Castle Rock in St. Ignace at 9 a.m., and plan on working until 2 p.m., lunch will be provided for the volunteers.

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If you plan to attend, please dress appropriately for the weather; tools, gloves and other safety equipment will be provided. According to the rangers, the public is a huge help with this effort, and is encouraged to participate  again this year.  

 

Contact Justin Bomers at 906-643-7900 x 137 or Tom Briggs at 906-748-6567 with questions. 

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Upper Peninsula Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to take place at LSSU

 

April 2, 2017

 SAULT STE. MARIE — The Upper Peninsula Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony will be held in

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan this year.  The ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 18 at the James Norris Event Center at Lake Superior State University, 650 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Prior to the ceremony starting, there will be a procession of patrol vehicles through downtown Sault Ste. Marie to the Norris Center.  The ceremony will begin at 11 A.M. in the Taffy Abel Arena and will last for approximately one hour.

 

This year’s event is hosted by law enforcement agencies in Chippewa County and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.  The purpose is to honor fallen state, local, county, conservation and correction officers who have died in the line of duty.  The roll call will include officers who have died in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, those from Wisconsin counties bordering Michigan and those from Canadian agencies bordering the Upper Peninsula.  The ceremony also pays honor to the survivors of these officers and serves as a tribute to all peace officers that serve and protect their communities every day.

 

The history of Project Blue Ribbon began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the week of May 15, “National Police Week” and designated May 15, “National Police Officers Memorial Day”.  The law enforcement agencies of Chippewa County and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and its members have selected May 18, 2017 as a day to hold solemn tribute to peace officers and their families.

 

The public is invited to attend the ceremony.

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Sen. Schmidt announces coffee hours in the district

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March 29, 2017

LANSING — State Sen. Wayne Schmidt will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District next month.

 

The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district. No appointment is necessary.

 

For more information or to contact Schmidt, please visit Senator Wayne Schmidt.com or call 517-373-2413.

 

Sen. Schmidt’s April coffee hours in the local area are as follows:

Thursday, April 13

• 11 a.m. – noon, Timber Charlie's, 110 Newberry Ave., Newberry

• 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Cup of the Day, 406 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie

•  4 to 5 p.m., Driftwood Motel, 590 N. State St., St. Ignace

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