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10,000 Trucks Inspected at Mackinac Bridge in EAB Checkpoint's 1st Year

More than 10,000 trucks carrying wood across the Mackinac Bridge have been inspected for emerald ash borer in the first year since the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) opened a permanent inspection station at the bridge. More...

Dufresne, Fullerton, Paquin To Run for City Council Seat

19 Candidates File for August 8 Election

Nineteen candidates have filed for office in Mackinac County and will run in the Tuesday, August 8 election. They had until Tuesday, May 16, to file petitions and until May 19 to withdraw. More...

Straits Area Attractions Voted 'Michigan's Best'

Camping, enjoying attractive scenery, and visiting Mackinac Island were the top three reasons readers of More...

Nature, Technology 'Integrate' at Camp With New Web Site for Sixth Graders

Photos, Comments To Be Shared With Parents

A new Web site will allow friends and family members to see the annual Sixth Grade Camp experience for themselves. More...

Welch Named to Army Dean's List

Cadet Amber Welch, formerly of St. Ignace, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2005 semester at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. More...

McDonald Earns Science Degree

Jimmy McDonald, the son of Jim and Lil McDonald of St. Ignace, received his Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Lake Superior State University in April. More...

Neelis Awarded MSU Vet Degree

Dana Neelis of St. Ignace was awarded the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine Friday, May 5. More...

Bynoe Earns Education Degree

Margaret Rose Bynoe of Mackinac Island was graduated from Aquinas College Saturday, May 6, 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree. More...

LaSalle High School Academic Achievements

LaSalle High School students were recognized for this year's academic achievements in an assembly before the student body and school staff Wednesday, May 10. The following awards and scholarships were presented: More...

Craft Store Opens

A Touch of Craft store in St. Ignace will open for the season Monday, June 5. Hours will be Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Occasional evening hours will be posted outside the building. More...

Speedpark Racing To Begin

Kinross Speedpark, formerly known as Kinross Speedway, opened for the season Friday, May 19. Among the changes for the season at the quarter-mile asphalt race track on the Chippewa County Fairgrounds is a new name. More...

3 Graduations for Becker Family

This spring brings three graduation ceremonies for brothers Brad, Josh, and Garrett Becker, sons of Greg and Patti Becker of St. Ignace. More...

Chad Schlosser Named Valedictorian, Wesley Dixon, Ryan Duman Salutatorians at Cedarville High

Chad Schlosser has been named valedictorian of Cedarville High School's Class of 2006. Wesley Dixon and Ryan Duman are the class salutatorians. They will lead the class in commencement exercises Sunday, May 28, at 2:30 p.m. More...

Rudyard Names Pavloski, Baker, Salo, Traynor as Class of 2006 Leaders

Celeste Baker, Nicholas Pavloski, Trenton Salo, and Ashley Traynor have been named valedictorians for the Rudyard High School 2006 graduating class. More...

Rudyard Church To Offer Concert

A family concert by the Christian music group New Dawn will be offered Tuesday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Rudyard, reported Pastor Katheryn King. More...

Children Honor Fallen SoldierWith Memorial Tree

Army Specialist Andrew Waits Remembered at St. Ignace School

Above: The fourth grade class commemorates a tree in memory of Andrew Waits, who corresponded with the class during his tour of duty in Iraq. The Andrew Waits memorial tree, a flowering crab tree, is planted just left of the main entrance to the St. More...

Weather During FitzgeraldWreck Revisited

Using modern computerized weather simulations, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have taken another look at Lake Superior weather conditions during the 1975 wreck of the freighter More...

Square Dance To Be Held at DeTour June 3

A square dance is planned at DeTour Village Hall Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and all adults are welcome regardless of level of square dancing experience. The dance is a fundraiser for DeTour Area Senior Citizens Club. More...

Girl Scouts Enjoy Grand Hotel Tea

St. Ignace area Girl Scout leaders and their daughters enjoyed afternoon tea at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Sunday, May 7, in celebration of Leader Appreciation Day. More...

Basketball Season Commemorated for Cedarville Trojans

Pastor David Letscher of Bethel Lutheran Church in Cedarville commended the Cedarville Trojans varsity basketball team, their coaches, and families, during a Sunday, April 30, recognition luncheon hosted by the church. More...

Spring Events Announced for Les Cheneaux Schools

Fifth Grade Enjoyed Chicago Field Trip

Les Cheneaux Elementary School students placed third in a regional reading challenge issued More...

Trojan Basketball Camp To Begin June 5

Cedarville Trojan basketball camp is slated to begin again Monday, June 5, and continue through Friday, June 9. Anyone who wants to participate in the camp must register by Thursday, June 1. More...

Lions Club Plans Whitefish Dinner

The Les Cheneaux Lions Club will host its annual Memorial Weekend whitefish dinner to raise money for academic scholarships Saturday, May 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Les Cheneaux Community Schools cafeteria in Cedarville. More...

Pastors Team Up To Form New St. Ignace Charity

Project May Offer Thrift Store, Link to Services

Working in concert with the St. Ignace Food Pantry, a new charity will soon be available in St. Ignace for people who find themselves in urgent need of household goods or human services. It is called St. More...

Clark Twp. Marina Raises Fees, Hires Dock Workers

Boaters using the launch ramps in Cedarville and Hessel will now pay $5 a day or $30 a season under a new program to earn revenue for Clark Township's marina and two boat launches. More...

Food Drive Brings 2,500 Lbs. To Pantry

In its 15th year, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive conducted by the Post Office collected 2,500 pounds of food locally for the St. Ignace Food Pantry May 13, reported mail carrier Preston Allers. More...

Three Top Mackinaw City's Class of 2006

The Mackinaw City High School Class of 2006 has named Blaine Paquet valedictorian and Kristen Darrow and Betsie Frye salutatorians. More...

Cedarville High School Students Honored

Cedarville High School students who have been on the honor roll all three marking periods for the year were treated to the annual Honors Banquet Monday, April 24, where they were joined by family members and staff at Cedar Campus in Cedarville. More...

Mackinac Bridge Staff's Children Visit

Children of employees of the Mackinac Bridge Authority enjoyed a tour of the facilities Thursday, April 27, shadowing their parents or grandparents. More...

Orchids Show To Be Held May 28

"Orchids by the Bay," an orchid show hosted by the Northwestern Michigan Orchid Society, will be at the Art Center in Traverse City Saturday, May 27, from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. More...

Alumnus Dawn Russell To Speak at Engadine Commencement Friday

Dawn Russell, a graduate of Engadine High School in 1985, will be the keynote speaker at the school's commencement ceremony Friday, May 26. More...

Cedarville Middle School Students Honored

Cedarville Middle School students who have been on the honor roll all three marking periods for the year were treated to a dessert with family members and staff Thursday, April 27, at the Les Cheneaux Community Schools cafeteria. More...

Memorial Day Services

St. Ignace The veterans of Mackinac County have made plans for this year's Memorial Day services, which will be Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. on the lawn of the Mackinac County Courthouse. More...

CCCS Graduation Set for May 25 at Cisler Center in Sault Ste. Marie

Consolidated Community Schools Services (CCSS) graduation banquet and ceremony will be Thursday, May 25, at the Cisler Center at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Trustees Say Voters Must Pass Millages or Face Cuts at Newton Twp.

Newton Township trustees, meeting Wednesday, May 10, planned to ask voters for ambulance and road millages in the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, August 8. Both will be for one mill, to be collected for four years. More...

Graduates Prepare for May 28 Commencement at Cedarville

Cedarville High School's Class of 2006 will be graduated Sunday, May 28, at 2:30 p.m. Seniors will participate in commencement ceremonies at the Duncan Gymnasium at Les Cheneaux Community Schools in Cedarville. More...

Prayer Meetings Offered at St. Ignace

A men's prayer meeting is held Fridays at 7 a.m. and a women's prayer meeting is held Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Hillside House restaurant of St. Ignace. The meetings are open to all. More...

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