By Amy Polk
Monsignor Theodore Bateski was a legend in his time, known for his unusual political career in DeTour Village and his ability to attract state and corporate attention to the tiny town at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula.
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By Paul Gingras
Payment for a new ambulance to serve four area townships and the city of St. Ignace was discussed at Moran Township's meeting Wednesday, October 4. Mark Wilk of Allied EMS Systems Inc. More...
Mackinac Straits Hospital will host three influenza clinics in St. Ignace and in Naubinway. More...
In a story in the October 5 issue about a Clark Township special board meeting, it was reported that Les Cheneaux Club members can connect to the Clark Township sewer system for $3,800 per residence. More...
Andrew and Adam Spencley, sons of former St. Ignace residents Rodney and Deborah (nee Clement) Spencley, have each earned honors at their schools in Mountain View, California. More...
By Paul Gingras
Thirty-three youngsters representing community foundations in northern lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula met in St. Ignace Friday, October 6, to study how public policies relate to their roles as grant writers for Youth Advisory More...
The movie "Curious George" will be shown at St. Ignace Public Library's movie night Thursday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. More...
By Karen Gould
The Mackinac Island State Park Commission approved a 4.5 percent increase in its operating budget at its September 22 meeting on Mackinac Island. More...
For Many Folks, the Whole Forestry Thing Is the Same as Forest Removal for Land Development.'
By Bill Cook Upper Peninsula Extension Forester
In these days of growing environmental awareness, forest management and the use of wood should be revisited by many. More...
"Grief and the Healing Process: Understanding Your Loss" is a series of six meetings to be offered in Cheboygan Tuesday, October 24, through Tuesday, November 28, by Hospice of the Straits. Meetings are open to anyone in More...
A cross-training horsemanship program will be offered by First Union Church of Cedarville Saturday, October 14, at 4 p.m. More...
Faith Works! and Chippewa- Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency will host the Fourth Annual Walk for Warmth Saturday, October 21, at Avery Square in Sault Ste. Marie. More...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held three times weekly in St. Ignace. The 24-Hour Fellowship Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Zion Lutheran Church More...
Local entertainers are invited to participate at Straits Area Open Mic Night, hosted by musician Gene Perry of St. Ignace, Friday, October 13, at the Tipi Lounge at the Flame Restaurant in St. Ignace. More...
The Cheboygan Opera house will begin its concert year with a performance series designed to raise money for the Opera House while showcasing some of Cheboygan County's talent. More...
The Dust Poets, a Canadian pop group, will provide music and a stage show Wednesday, October 25, at Elks Lodge 552 in Sault Ste. Marie. The event will benefit the Chippewa County Historical Society and Hospice of Chippewa County. More...
The Straits Area Ostomy Association will meet Sunday, October 15, at 2 p.m. in the cafeteria at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital in Cheboygan. All interested persons may attend. More...
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