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Click here for digital edition  Cheryl Lynn Thompson, 37, of Kincheloe, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Friday, December 8, at 3 p.m. in Dafter Township in Chippewa County. She was traveling north on Mackinac Trail, when witnesses said she lost control of the vehicle on the snow-covered road, and struck a tree. More ... An American Red Cross Blood Drive has been scheduled for Thursday, December 28, in Cheboygan, to offset the increased need for blood during the holidays. The drive will take place from noon to 5:45 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. As an incentive to donors, T-shirts will be given away while supplies last. More ... The City of St. Ignace will operate with $2.15 million in its general fund for 2007, with a total budget, including operation of its utilities and marina, of just under $8 million. City Council adopted its 2007 budget during its regular meeting Monday, December 18, and also approved a St. More ... A $300 million shortfall in the Michigan School Aid fund may reduce expected revenue from the state by as much as $170 per student, although it won More ... Reports from the St. Ignace Police Department, November 27 to December 11. A St. Ignace man and Mackinac County More ... The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace December 12, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More ... In the wrestling story of the December 14 issue of The St. Ignace News, Shawn Cowell and Derek Marshall were listed as seniors at LaSalle High School. They are both juniors. Also, in the winter sports preview of The St. Ignace News, Evan Everson was identified as Nathan Everson. The freshman is a member of the St. Ignace junior varsity basketball team. More ... The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) as established a library donation project, which will help prepare children for school. The EUPISD is seeking donations to provide books for young children in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties. A donation of $27 would provide one year of books for one child. More ... Students in the National Honor Society at LaSalle High School are appealing to community service organizations, businesses, and residents to support their project of replacing the school More ... After being inspired by the sight of the Mackinac Bridge during a week-long visit to the Straits area, Dalton Reimschisel, 10, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, returned to his home and built an elaborate wooden block model of the suspension bridge in his basement, impressing his parents and his grandparents, Oscar and Peggy Odem of Moran. More ... Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dale VanDusen has recently returned from a deployment in Afghanistan and will show slides and photographs of his experiences there Friday, December 22, at 8 p.m. at the St. Ignace Moose Lodge. All interested guests are welcome. More ... Les Cheneaux area residents are encouraged to save their Christmas lights for the second annual Venetian Boat Parade and boat decorating contest Saturday, July 7. The parade will start in Cedarville Bay at 9 p.m. and travel to Hessel public marina. In addition to the lighted boats, there are awards for parade participants costumes, lighted boat house, and lighted boat dock. More ... Emma Brown of St. Ignace was the winner of a $1,000 shopping spree at the St. Ignace Do-it Center, the store announced December 14. More ... Mabel Pechta of Moran will celebrate her 95th birthday Christmas Day, December 25. She was born in 1911 to E.A. and Lula Ball of Ozark. After retirement from the grocery store she operated in Moran with her husband, Harry, Mrs. Pechta became an ardent gardener and enjoys canning and baking for herself, family, and friends. She has created many pictures and crafts over the years. More ... Portage Township celebrated the purchase of two new firetrucks Wednesday, December 13, at a dedication ceremony attended by residents, local politicians, and firemen. Speaking were Gene DeRossett, state director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, James R. More ... Eleven racers, ranging from ages four to 38 years old, enjoyed an afternoon of radio-controlled car racing at the conference center of Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace Saturday, December 16. Three class races were held during the event: stock truck, 118th skill, and beginner. More ... Pickford will host an Old Fashioned Christmas Friday, December 22, with extended shopping hours, caroling, a musical program, and horse-drawn hay rides. Caroling and a short musical program led by opera singer Karen Hughes of Pickford will begin at 6 p.m. at Mama Maloza More ... The Cedarville-based band, Oddfellow, did not win a national Battle of the Bands competition, but its members are exhilarated by the experience. More ... Last-minute shoppers can take advantage of later shopping hours at five Cedarville and Hessel stores that will stay open from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, and Saturday, December 23. Some locations will offer personalized shopping service, free snacks, and gift wrapping. More ... The Alternative Community Education School in Cedarville will host a holiday open house Wednesday evening, December 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Students will decorate the school with homemade ornaments, share their reports about Christmas celebrations in other countries, and prepare refreshments for the event. More ... Northern Michigan residents can share their opinions about a proposed increase in hunting and fishing license fees at a meeting with state lawmakers in Gaylord Wednesday, December 20. The meeting will take place at the University Center at 80 Livingston Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. More ... About 44 adults and school children from Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, and Cheboygan will go to Honduras at the end of March to assist five communities with medical and shelter needs. Mackinac Island is raising funds through a raffle for a painting of Arch Rock to offset traveling costs for the students. More ... |
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