Local News

OPP NEWS RELEASE ********************** (Chapleau, Ontario) - At approximately 12:30 p.m. on the 27th of May 2006, Superior East OPP Chapleau were called to investigate a motor vehicle collision at the corner of Highway 129 and Highway 667.

It's official. The new Sault Ste. Marie Sports and Entertainment Centre will be called the Steelback Centre. And it will be located in what will be called Memorial Square.

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ********************* Yesterday morning, at approximately 1:35 a.m., City Police officers stopped a vehicle on Pim Street.

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************ At approximately 2:35 p.m. yesterday afternoon City Police officers attended at 160 Goulais Ave and arrested 23-year-old Laura King. It is alleged that Ms.

U.S. media reports suggest that at 9:15 this morning, President Bush will name Goldman Sachs Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Henry M. Paulson Jr. as treasury secretary.

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ******************** City Police are investigating a break and enter to an office complex in the 300 block of Queen Street East. Culprits gained entry to the building by unknown means and then entered two offices.

Mayor Rowswell was on his way to Hamilton last night for surgery today, Acting Mayor Steve Butland told last night's City Council meeting. "You may be wondering why I am sitting in this chair," said Butland (shown).

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ********************** On Monday May 29, at approximately 3:40 a.m., City Police were called to Bush Street regarding youths entering cars. Upon arrival of the police several youths were seen fleeing from the area.

SooToday.com observed the continuing demolition today of the Memorial Gardens. Demolition of the historic building is slightly evolved since SooToday.com reader Alison Walton took photographs of the initial destruction on Saturday night.

JOINT NEWS RELEASE CITY POLICE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES ********************** The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and the Ministry of Natural Resources wish to advise the public of a bear that has been spotted in the central area of town.