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Click here for digital edition  The scenic harbor view from the St. Ignace waterfront is a most cherished part of the community, the St. Ignace Planning Commission was told by at least 30 people attending a public hearing Wednesday, January 24. They were there to oppose a condominium project proposed for the waterfront next to American Legion Park. More ... Kindergarten students at St. Ignace learned about the winter forest Wednesday, January 24, from two educators with the Little Traverse Conservancy. Melissa Hansen and Alison Berry took three groups on guided tours through the snow-covered woods behind St. More ... Six-year-old Alicia Garen can tell you about courage, pain, patience, and love. She can also tell you about white and red blood cells, platelets, and what it takes to overcome a life-threatening bone marrow disease called myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS. More ... Mackinac Island's 31st annual Winter Festival will begin with a medley of outdoor events at Great Turtle Park Saturday, February 3, at noon. Events will also be held the following day at Mackinac Island Public School. More ... The United States Fish and Wildlife Service removed federal protection from gray wolves in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and in portions of six other states Monday, January 29. State wildlife managers and American Indian tribes are now responsible for determining how to classify and manage the animal. More ... Clark Township residents will see higher sewer bills in March, when quarterly rates are increased from $40 to $46. The increase was adopted, 3-2, at a special board meeting in December, and trustees decided January 18 to notify customers via letter. More ... Community Action Agency is holding its annual Mackinac County Walk for Warmth in St. Ignace Saturday, February 3. The goal is to raise money to benefit people in need of home heating assistance, as well as to promote awareness regarding the needs of the less fortunate in the community, said Don Wright, outreach worker for Community Action Agency. More ... An experimental snowmobile speed limit of 25 miles per hour has been established for designated state roads on Mackinac Island. While speed limit signs will not be posted, required permits to operate snowmobiles on park roads will contain the stipulation that riders are not to exceed the 25 mile per hour limit. More ... Mackinac County commissioners have put the brakes on any decisions regarding the county animal shelter until they can meet with their auditor, who believes contracts with volunteers there need to address issues of liability and animal adoption fees. More ... Mackinac County's Master Plan moved one step closer to formal adoption, with commissioners agreeing, January 25, to ask the public to review it beginning in February. Dean Reid of the county planning commission asked commissioners to take the step so the document can be formally adopted this year. State law gives local governments 65 days to review a draft plan. More ... Sponsor: Community Action Name of Program: "Walk for Warmth" Mackinac County Ceiling: $400 maximum per household, higher in special circumstances. When offered: February 5 Details: This funding is available for paying heating bills. Funds are only available for residents of Mackinac County. More ... |
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