Traveling Vietnam memorial displayed at Big Bear Arena
"The Moving Wall," a half-size replica of the Washington, D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is currently on display at Big Bear Arena until July 17, giving locals the opportunity to pay their respects to those who served in the Vietnam War. [more]
BMRC to feature slot machine changes
The Bay Mills Resort and Casino (BMRC) is about to get a lot quieter. On July 18, 400 slot machines will have full ticket-in-ticket-out (TITO) capabilities, which in effect, means that 400 machines will not be noisily spitting out metal tokens into a metal hopper. [more]
Brimley annual firemen's competition held July 4
This year's annual firemen's competition took place after the Brimley parade at Brimley School. [more]
Second-grader receives letter from U.S. Senator
When Brimley Area School second-grader Laci LeBlanc was asked to choose a hero by her teacher, Ms. Newton, as part of a class assignment, the eight-year-old student chose Massachusetts Senator and 2004 Presidential Candidate John F. Kerry. [more]
Beachcombers asked to be on the lookout for endangered bird, piping plover
Great Lakes beachcombers are being asked by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be on the lookout for piping plovers as they stroll the beach this summer. [more]
BMRC welcomes new Marketing Director
Bay Mills Resort and Casinos (BMRC) filled their vacant marketing director position with the addition of Connie Winkler. [more]
Community celebrates Fourth of July
Bay Mills and Brimley area residents celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with their annual parade and fireworks display. [more]
Proposed constitutional amendment would protect rights of Michigan property owners
State Sen. Tony Stamas (R-Midland) has proposed a constitutional amendment that would strengthen laws protecting Michigan property owners from eminent domain for private purposes. [more]
More road money headed for Chippewa County
State Representative Gary McDowell (D-Rudyard) announced on Thursday, June 30, that Chippewa County will receive more than $1 million in combined federal and state transportation grants to resurface Gaines Highway and Three Mile Road. [more]
Trash bill hits a snag in the House
While House Democrats initially hoped their trash legislation would be passed as early as this summer, the climate on the House floor suggests otherwise. [more]
Teeple pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Thomas Donald Teeple, 27, pleaded guilty to a federal information charging him with voluntary manslaughter, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1112, on June 30. [more]
Brimley VFW Hall gets facelift
The Brimley VFW Hall, located on M-28, received a much needed facelift recently as the old masonite siding was replaced with vinyl siding. [more]
Crime of the Week: Larceny
Michigan State Police are investigating a larceny from the Red Oaks Antiques Shop on M-129, South of Three-Mile Road in Soo Township. [more]
Wolf Lake Hatchery hosts annual Fish Festival
"Fish on!" These exciting and joyful words will reverberate through the grounds of the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, July 16 to 17, as dozens of youngsters catch a steelhead trout or even a muskie from the half-acre show pond. [more]
Crews to begin sea lamprey survey in Chippewa County
The continuing battle against sea lampreys will come to locations in the local area this month. [more]
  
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