U.S. Army Specialist Andrew Waits Dreamed of Law Enforcement Career
By Ryan Schlehuber
Many people in St. Ignace may have not realized it but on Thursday, April 13, 2006, it lost a hero when U.S. Army Specialist Andrew Waits was killed by an explosive roadside device while driving a Humvee in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Volunteers from St. Ignace Girl Scout Troops 72, 340, and 384, gathered with their families on a rainy Sunday, April 23, to celebrate Earth More...
State Senator Jason Allen has announced plans to run for another term and to promote his new campaign, he took a three-day tour of both peninsulas, stopping to speak at several businesses, political offices, and a senior citizens center. More...
By Karen Gould
New state speed limit guidelines in road work zones will affect motorists as they travel along I-75 between the Mackinac Bridge in St. Ignace and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. More...
By Karen Gould
Winter transportation needs and progress on the proposed breakwall were local issues Mackinac Island residents addressed with U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak during a town hall meeting, Friday, April 21. More...
By Paul Gingras
At its regular meeting Thursday, April 20, the Mackinaw City Village Council took time to renew its commitment to remain an official "tree city," which means area residents can expect the village to continue its efforts to maintain and plant trees an More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace April 25 and court sessions held at LaSalle High School April 26, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
Mickael Cantin, Pat Savoie, Kristen Schmitigal, and Kip Cline have been named Pickford High School's students of the month for February. More...
The Rudyard Public Library has received an exact replica of the Declaration of Independence, the Mayflower Compact, and the complete Gettysburg Address, which were donated by longtime residents Margi and Riley Gaylor. More...
The booming cannon, the ringing of rifle shots, and the rallying call of bugles again will be heard across Mackinac Island as Fort Mackinac opens for the season Friday, May 5. More...
Two former ferry boat workers, Archie Cosens of Mackinaw City and Jerry Cronan of St. Ignace, will speak to the Mackinaw Area Historical Society during its regular meeting Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mackinaw Area Public Library. More...
Pickford United Methodist Church and Pickford Church of the Nazarene were broken into in the late evening hours of Sunday, April 23, or early morning of Monday, April 24, Michigan State Police report. More...
'Ladies of the Lake' To Feature Classes
St. Ignace will host a Women's Kayak Symposium August 17 through August 20, said Janet Peterson of the Chamber of Commerce. More...
By Amy Polk
A district charge card system for Les Cheneaux Community Schools was unanimously approved by the school board Monday, April 17, which is expected to save money by allowing staff to make purchases for some supplies without prior approval, taking advan More...
Fishing Charter, Gift Certificates Among Prizes
The St. Ignace Lions Club is gathering prizes for its Saturday, May 13, Lions Roar Auction, and organizers are pleased with the variety of auction items coming in, said Paula McNamara of the Lions Club. More...
A chicken dinner will be offered Sunday, May 7, to benefit Mackinac Animal Aid and the county animal shelter. It will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moose Lodge 999 on Mackinac Trail in St. Ignace. More...
The Monsignor Theodore G. Bateski Knights of Columbus Council 7100 will host its annual Tootsie Roll drive Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at Cedarville Foods in Cedarville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...
Mackinac Island will be the starting point for a 400-mile bicycle ride through Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois to raise funds to build a greenhouse and conservatory at an Illinois retirement community. More...
A Spring Fling Bazaar is planned at St. James Lutheran Church of Rudyard Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Salad luncheon costs $5 and includes a ticket for door prizes. Plants, baked goods, crafts, and raffles will be offered. More...
Mackinac County Relay for Life will host a meeting to kick off this year's fundraiser Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mackinac County Airport Meeting Room in St. Ignace. More...
The St. Ignace Area Community Foundation will award $16,670 in scholarships and grants for its spring cycle Monday, May 22, at 5 p.m. at the Community Room of the St. Ignace Public Library. The public is welcome to attend. More...
Citizen with questions or concerns may meet with Mackinac County Prosecuting Attorney Clayton Graham from 9 a.m. to noon as he hosts office hours at the Clark Township Hall Monday, May 8, and at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine Friday, May 12. More...
The Straits Area Snowmobile Club is having a trail clean-up rally Saturday, May 6. Club members will go to designated snowmobile trails in pickup trucks and all terrain vehicles to remove trash. More...
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