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Students Take in Court Proceedings at LaSalle

A serious atmosphere pervaded the LaSalle High School gymnasium Wednesday, April 25, when high school students heard the proceedings of the 92nd District Court. More...

Delinquent Taxes Delay Island Business Licenses

A slight decrease in both on- Island and off-Island businesses applying for a license to operate on Mackinac Island became evident during the Island's annual licensing meeting Monday, April 16, as did the increase in the number of businesses with de More...

Circuit Court

The following dispositions are from 11th Circuit Court in St. Ignace April 20, Judge Charles Stark presiding. + Tony Massey, 49, of Cheboygan, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct (fourth degree). More...

For the Record...

In a photograph of LaSalle High School National Honor Society members published April 26, Audrey Wyers was incorrectly identified as Ashley Wyers. More...

'Girls of the Garden' Play To Be May 5, 6 in Cedarville

"The Girls of the Garden Club" by John Patrick will be presented Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. at the Old Gymnasium in Cedarville. More...

Cheboygan Library To Host Seminars

Two business seminars are planned in May at the Cheboygan Public Library, hosted jointly by the Cheboygan and Indian River Chambers of Commerce. "Guide to Starting a Small Business" will be offered Monday, May 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. More...

Mackinac Island City Workers To Get 3.23 Percent Raise

A 3.23 percent raise for Mackinac Island city workers went into effect April 1. The salary changes were adopted by the city council at its Wednesday, April 11 meeting. More...

Rudyard Historical Group Will Meet

Alice Spring and Jim Royer, the featured speakers at a Rudyard Historical Society meeting Thursday, May 10, will discuss the history of their Larson family ancestors. The two speakers will also entertain with country music. More...

Burns Planned at Seney Refuge

Seney National Wildlife Refuge will conduct a series of prescribed burns this spring to enhance habitat for wildlife including marshland song birds, black bears, and sharptail grouse. More...

St. Ignace Girl Scouts Enjoy Trip to Naval Museum

The reality of submarine life during World War II was as close as the empty shell of a torpedo, which was near enough to touch for the Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters Troop 104. More...

MCSORVA To Meet

Mackinac County Sportsmen's Off Road Vehicle Association will meet Thursday, May 3, and the first Thursday of every month, at the St. Ignace Public Library at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. More...

Construction Begins on I-75 Near St. Ignace

Road construction on I-75 and St. Ignace business loop commenced Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1. More...

Auxiliary Offers Geranium Sale

Mackinac Straits Hospital Auxiliary will offer its annual geranium sale Friday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Greenhouse on Bertrand Street. More...

Wed. Is Reservation Deadline for Tea

"Memories from the Attic" is the theme of a mother and daughter tea to be hosted by the Rexton and Naubinway Mennonite Churches Wednesday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Hiawatha Sportsmen's Club activities building on Lake Boulevard in Engadine. More...

DeTour Students Will Present 'Dear Edwina' on Stage

DeTour students will present a pint-sized version of the musical "Dear Edwina" Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12, and a dinner theater presentation Sunday, May 13. Dinner theater tickets must be reserved by Friday, May 4. More...

Gamblers Anonymous Group To Meet

Gamblers Anonymous will meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Father Goudreau Room at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in St. Ignace. More...

Man Arrested for Vehicle Break-ins, Police Seek Victims

Following the arrest of a person who was in possession of stolen property, Michigan State Police are looking for anyone who was a victim of a vehicle break-in. More...

LC Schools Grapple With Budget Deficit

Thirty-five students will be graduated this May from Cedarville High School, but only 19 students will enter kindergarten this fall, a 16-student decline in enrollment. More...

Construction of Clark Township's Recreation Pavilion Begins

Todd Reid (on tractor) and Ken Bailey begin work on the new Clark Township Recreation Park pavilion in Cedarville Monday, April 30. They raised the frame for the 30-foot by 40-foot, open-sided building behind Clark Township Hall, to the west. More...

Clean Sweep Nets Ton of Drug Waste

To protect the region's water supply from toxic waste, residents across the Upper Peninsula turned in more than one ton of unwanted pharmaceuticals and personal care products Saturday, April 21, during the annual Clean Sweep campaign. More...

Senior Lunches Returned to Main Room; Road Contracts Signed by Clark Twp. Board

A rare night meeting Friday, April 13, of the Clark Township Board of Trustees drew an audience of 40 to recognize the Cedarville High School basketball team for winning the state title. More...

Families Enjoy Movie Night at the Old Gymnasium

Nearly 40 children enjoyed time with their friends and families during a family movie night in Cedarville Friday night, April 20, at the Old Gymnasium at Les Cheneaux Community Schools. More...

Zoo-De-Mackinac Set for May 19

Saturday, May 19, has been announced as the date for the 18th annual Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Bash. More...

Preservationists Explore Island May 3 to May 6

Experts in the field of historic preservation will explore the national and state historic landmark Mackinac Island while sharing preservation information during their annual conference at Grand Hotel. More...

Carl Faust, 100, of Mackinaw City Recalls Early Years in Area

In 1927, Carl Faust looked out over the churning waters of the Atlantic Ocean. He was 19 years old, a craftsman from Germany on a boat to Canada. More...

Forest Clean-up Is Planned for May 12

Volunteers will gather to clean up the St. Ignace District of the Hiawatha National Forest Saturday, May 12, at 9 a.m. at the parking lot of Castle Rock in St. Ignace. Volunteers will meet rain or shine, and all are welcome to participate. More...

92nd District Court

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace April 25, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. + Eric Wiertalla, 19, of Kincheloe, pleaded guilty to minor in possession (first offense). More...

Library To Host Michigan Notable Author Tour May 15

Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie will host a stop on the Michigan Notable Books author tour at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. More...

Great Lakes Boat Building School To Recruit in Petoskey May 8

The Great Lakes Boat Building School of Cedarville will recruit students at a career night Tuesday, May 8, on the North Central Michigan College campus in Petoskey. More...

Several People Face Charges of Stolen Goods Ring in Kincheloe

Several people in Kincheloe are facing charges related to an alleged stolen goods ring. Christopher Lee Downs, 31, of Kincheloe, was sentenced to 10 years to 30 years in prison Tuesday, April 24, by 50th Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Lambros. Mr. More...

EUP Schools Announce Honor Roll Students

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Children Enjoy Carnival at Pickford

Sarah Landreville of Hessel, 10, had a good time creating a goofy face on a cow balloon at the Spring Carnival hosted by her troop and other Girl Scouts from Pickford and Cedarville Saturday, April 28. More...

Trojans Memorabilia Offered Saturday

The Cedarville Trojan Booster Club will sell clothing, hats, posters, and autographed balls at the Les Cheneaux Community Schools concession stand in Cedarville for one more Saturday, May 5. More...

Park Commission To Meet May 25

Mackinaw City Site for MISPC Gathering

The seven-member Mackinac Island State Park Commission will meet Friday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the banquet room at Audie's Restaurant on Nicolet Street in Mackinaw City. More...

Weatherization Funds Available

Funding is available to increase the energy efficiency of homes through the Community Action Agency. The weatherization program is open to those who meet low income guidelines, particularly the elderly, disabled people, and families with children. More...

Man's Drowning Ruled Accidental

Randel Malaska, 50, of Rudyard, died accidentally, police have ruled, while fishing alone in St. Martin Bay Saturday, April 14. He died from drowning and hypothermia. Mr. Malaska's wife called police after he did not return from fishing that day. More...

Divers To Search Straits This Week

Michigan State Police divers were to attempt to find the body of a 57-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man at the Straits of Mackinac Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2. More...

DeWick Named Presidential Scholar

Caroline DeWick of St. Ignace was among 46 Western Michigan University seniors named a Presidential Scholar, the highest honor presented to undergraduates at the university. She is the daughter of Brian and Elisabeth DeWick. More...

ChristianWorkshops Planned This Week

Two workshops for Christian adults will be offered by Three Lakes Lay Academy at the Headlands Conference Center west of Mackinaw City Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5. More...

Steve and Dionne Mesnard Are New Owners of St. Ignace Restaurant

The St. Ignace Big Boy Restaurant on US-2 is now under the ownership of Steve and Dionne Mesnard of Petoskey, who took over Wednesday, April 25, fulfilling their dream of owning their own restaurant. Mr. Mesnard is originally from Sault Ste. More...

DNR Cautions Campers To Avoid Spreading Invasive Tree Diseases in UP

A ban on transporting any part of the ash tree into the Upper Peninsula remains in effect this year, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is also asking campers not to move American beech logs. More...

NMU Video To Help Abused Women

Professors Seek To Dispel Excuse That Alcohol Is Factor in Domestic Abuse

Alcohol abuse or intoxication should not be accepted as an excuse by women who are abused by men, say two Northern Michigan University (NMU) professors, who are interviewing 40 abused women for an information video to be distributed to all domestic More...

High School Principals Recognize Top Academic Achievers

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Secondary School Principals Association recognized top academic achievers with the 2006-07 Principals Awards April 18, with a reception on the campus of Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

DNR To OfferWomen's Program

Women's outdoor activities and skill workshops will be offered at the 10th annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program set for Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3, in Big Bay. More...

Dangerous Substance Stolen From Chippewa County Animal Shelter

A theft of a dangerous substance at the Chippewa County Animal Control Building has led police to seek information through the Crime Stoppers program. More...

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