Movies Planned To Draw Crowds
St. Ignace Committee Adds to Summer Event Line-up
By Mark Tower
      American Legion Park in St. Ignace will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater for 10 Sunday evenings from July 4 through September 5 as a part of the free weekly movie program funded with $15,000 from the St. Ignace Special Events Committee.
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‘Road Diet’ Advised for St. Ignace
Walkability Expert Reports Findings
By Mark Tower
      Building distinctive gateways into town, widening sidewalks, and narrowing roads to slow down traffic are three steps the City of St. Ignace should take to make the town more appealing to new residents and visitors and safer for pedestrians, a consultant has told the city.
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Island Ferries Begin Spring Runs
      The Huron, Arnold Transit's steel-hulled ferry, began passenger service between Mackinac Island and St. Ignace Monday, March 15, and will continue daily operations, including Sunday service, weather permitting. Three trips daily are scheduled leaving St. Ignace at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3:45 p.m. The Huron will depart the Island at 8:45 a.m., noon, and 4:30 p.m.
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New Police Chief Says Education Tops Dept. Goals
By Ted Booker
      Whether it's retraining officers, launching a bicycle licensing program to deter theft, or teaching business owners how to prevent fraud, as the new police chief, Mark Wilk says his philosophy is centered around education.
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Sunday Boat Service To Be Extended
By Karen Gould
      The final agreement negotiated between the City of Mackinac Island and the three commercial ferry boat companies will require Sunday service throughout the boating season. In the past, the day has been dropped from daily service in midwinter. Introduced to the city council Wednesday, March 10, the oneyear ferry agreement is expected to be adopted in two weeks.
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