Funding Crunch Topples Idea of U.P. Weather Alert Tower
Transmitter Could Provide Better Weather, Security Warnings for Northern Michigan
By Ryan Schlehuber
     A 660-foot radio tower in Stutsmanville, a small community in northern Emmet County, 35 miles southwest of Mackinaw City, could provide severe weather and security alerts to the Eastern Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan, but lacks federal funding.
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Hot Pursuit
     James Cryderman (at right) charges down the field with his opponents, (from front to back) Leuna St. Andrew, Jeremiah Anderson, and Josh Lennington, in hot pursuit during St. Ignace Recreation Department
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County in Black
But Checks and Balances Needed in Accounting Practices
By Karen Gould
     While commending Mackinac County employees for meticulous bookkeeping, auditors have reminded commissioners that a lack of checks and balances in the county
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Thompson Resigns; Clark Twp. Seeks New Assessor
By Amy Polk
     Clark Township is looking for a new assessor, following the resignation of Christina Thompson, who will leave the post August 16.
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Pickford Historical Group To Show Off Restored 1912 Building at Hay Days
By Amy Polk
     Pickford residents and visitors can get a look at the evolving face of Pickford Historical Museum when it serves as the Hay Days Hospitality Center this weekend. The building will be open three days this week, from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 5, and 9 a.m. to 4
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LaSalle School Must Put in New Water Line
Renovation Project Hits Water Pressure Snag; Work Begins Aug. 1
By Stephen Underwood
     After learning that the current water line for LaSalle High School would not supply enough pressure for the new fire control sprinklers being installed, St. Ignace Area Schools officials have had to make quick arrangements to implement new service.
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County Board Learns of High Inmate Medical Costs, Animal Control Officer Concerns
By Karen Gould
     The Mackinac County Board of Commissioners, meeting Thursday, July 28, stepped in to ameliorate a rift between the county animal control officer and Mackinac Animal Aid Association, which is contracted to operate the animal shelter, and began an investigation into increased medical costs for inmates
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Sprucing Up Biscayne Bay
     Work takes place on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Biscayne Bay
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City Council Hears Garage, Motor Home Usage Concerns at Monday Meeting
By Stephen Underwood
     Zoning violation concerns from a St. Ignace citizen regarding two of his neighbors may turn into a full-scale investigation of other city residents who may be in violation of the same ordinance.
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County Dispatch Board May Loan Radios to Coast Guard Station in St. Ignace
By Ryan Schlehuber
     The United States Coast Guard station in St. Ignace will receive a few of Mackinac County
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Trees Chosen To Serve in EAB Detection Study
     About 12,000 ash trees throughout Michigan, including Mackinac County, have been strategically selected to serve as detection trees for the invasive Asian beetle, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), which has killed more than 15 million trees in the state since 2002.
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