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NEWS RELEASE SAULT TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS ************************* Sault Tribe wins Kewadin Shores casino lawsuit ST. IGNACE, MI - Today, United States District Judge R.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released this dramatic satellite image, taken today, of Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna, seemingly dancing over the Caribbean and Atlantic.

EAST FIRE REGION SITUATION UPDATE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES *************************** Three new fires in the region yesterday Eighty-seven fires to date in the East Fire Region since April 1.

CBC News is reporting that 87 cases of salmonella poisoning in Quebec have been identified in an outbreak linked to tainted cheese. Three kinds of non-refined hard cheeses, sold under the names La Chaudière, Polo and Tradition, are being recalled.

John McCain has just selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Republican vice-presidential running mate. Palin is a 44-year-old mother of five. She has a journalism degree and enjoys hunting, fishing and mooseburgers.

Okay, maybe David Lockhart should have changed his shirt before attending last night's Lake Superior State University campus party to watch Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Business break and enter Batchewana First Nation Police are investigating a break and enter discovered at 4:51 a.m. Friday morning.

Earlier this morning, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service repoted that a 1999 Chev Silverado green pickup truck was stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Barber Boulevard. We're pleased to report that the OPP found it.

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Notices to the public Cyclists are reminded to ride their bikes on the road and in the same direction as traffic. The Sault Ste.

This is supposed to be a party. But Rochelle McDowell, daughter of State Representative Gary McDowell from Michigan's 107th District, is busy working the phones tonight to drum up support for Barack Obama's bid for the U.S. presidency.