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Hurricane Rescue Effort Draws Hendricks Firefighters To Gulf Coast
     Dave Kasper (left) and Brian Kasper pose in front of their private helicopter after returning from helping survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
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Governor Negotiates Bridge Authority Agreement
Mackinac Island State Park Likely To Get Its State Appropriation Back
     As the Michigan Legislature moves closer to adopting a state budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, challenges to two local agencies appear to be headed toward resolution. Governor Jennifer Granholm is negotiating an agreement on the future role of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, and a joint
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Truck Show Comes to St. Ignace This Weekend
Detailed Restoration, Crafting Skills of Local Hobbyists To Be Featured
     When one thinks of a truck show, images of huge, chrome-plated, brightly-lit, and creatively-painted tractor-trailer rigs come to mind, but St. Ignace
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Ferry Lines Raise Prices in Wake of Storm
High Fuel Costs Force Late-Season Changes
     In an unprecedented mid-season development, the three passenger ferry lines serving Mackinac Island raised the price of their round-trip adult tickets by one dollar and Star Line has reduced its boat schedule, while Arnold Transit Company and Shepler
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City To Own Water System of Township
Agreement Will Add Funds to City Coffers
     The City of St. Ignace is close to closing an agreement with St. Ignace Township to turn over ownership of the township
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Dumping of Yard Waste Is Restricted
     St. Ignace residents who wish to use the city yard waste site at Dock 3 can only do so now by appointment. The city is cracking down on after continuous illegal dumping.
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Family’s ‘BIG’ Bicycle Journey Raises Money for Brain Injury Victims
     Ben, Christian, and Lee Anne Barry reached the mid-point of their cross-country bicycle trek at the Macknac Bridge, passing from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City Thursday, September 8.
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Smoking Ban Approved in County
Luce, Alger, Schoolcraft Must Adopt Ordinance To Take Effect EUP-wide
     Mackinac County is the first county to pass the Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Clean Indoor Air Regulation and, once adopted by all four counties, smoking would be banned in public places, including public and private worksites, but not bars and restaurants. Mackinac County Commissioners mad
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