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Nature Preserve Hike Tour Aug. 4

A field trip to Carl Gerstacker Nature Preserve east of Cedarville, will be led by Nadine Cain Saturday, August 4. The hike is on easy terrain and will take participants over the rocky shore and gently rolling hills of the preserve. More...

Home Invasion at Bay Mills Pt. Road

A home invasion on North Avenue near Bay Mills Point Road in Bay Mills Township has prompted Michigan State Police to seek information through the Crime Stoppers program. More...

Asbestos Will Be Removed at Gros Cap School

Halonen Is Named Employee of the Year

Plans for Gros Cap School's building and site fund were made by the school board at its Monday, May 21 meeting, at which time members declared Jonas Halonen the district's employee of the year and approved the hiring of an aide next year. More...

Young Volunteers Work To Improve Legacy House

Youth and adult volunteers worked at refurbishing Legacy House in St. Ignace Saturday, May 19, in celebration of a national day of service called "Join Hands Day. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace, May 29 and May 30, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Students Aid Fulgenzi Family

A fundraiser for the Fulgenzi family, who lost their home and belongings to fire May 18, was completed by students at St. Ignace Area Schools Friday, June 1. More...

Gros Cap School Spring Honor Roll Announced

Second Semester 3rd Grade: Ben Doran*, Tayla Lounsberry*, Angela Nowack*, Tristan Calcaterra, Tyler Duffiney, Elani Engle, James Pollard. More...

Benefit Planned for Nicole Fritz Family

A benefit picnic will take place Friday, June 15, at 4 p.m. at American Legion Park across from the Post Office in St. Ignace for the family of Nicole Fritz. Food and drinks will be provided, and there will be children's games. More...

Volunteers Clean Up Hiawatha National Forest

11th Annual Effort

Community volunteers helped Forest Service workers clean up the St. Ignace Ranger District of the Hiawatha National Forest Saturday, May 12. More...

1947 Program Shows Club's Charter Members

Charter members of the Les Cheneaux Lions Club, according to the club's May 19, 1947, Charter Night Banquet Program: Ero Alenius, C. Beers, Charles Burch, Otis Carr, F. More...

Community Garage Sale Will Be Sat.

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community garage sale Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown St. Ignace. The event will be held rain for shine. More...

Portage Twp. To Offer Dust Control

Portage Township residents wanting private parking lots or driveways treated for dust control can contact the township office at (906) 586- 9522. The township will provide dust control on county roads June 12 through June 15. More...

Rep. McDowell Office Hours Are Mon.

State Representative Gary McDowell will hold June office hours Monday, June 11, at St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, and Petoskey. The schedule will be as follows: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Chippewa County Courthouse Annex Meeting Room in Sault Ste. More...

State Free Fishing Weekend Starts Sat.

Michigan's Free Fishing Weekend will be Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10. For these two days, people can fish without purchasing a license, although all other fishing regulations still apply. License fees are waived for residents and visitors. More...

Federal Funding Secured for Forests

The federal government will appropriate $850,000 to the Hiawatha, Ottawa, and Huron/Manistee national forests to help process timber sales, according to Congressman Bart Stupak. More...

Youth Firearms Training June 9

Chippewa County Shooting Association will host a Youth Day and firearms training Saturday, June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the organization's trap range on Ridge Road near Sault Ste. Marie. Registration will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. More...

Les Cheneaux Students Release Salmon at Carp River

Fifth grade students in Les Cheneaux Community Schools raised salmon and released them Thursday, May 24, at the Carp River, under the direction of teacher Kathy Tassier. More...

Art Exhibit Planned at Alberta House

An art exhibition by Karla Sunn, of Rapid River, and Anne Murphy Schaaf, of Escanaba, will continue through June 30 at both Alberta House galleries in Sault Ste. Marie. Landscapes, abstracts, and jewelry will be displayed. More...

School Athletic Field Improved

Equipment operators fill and level dirt at the south end of the Les Cheneaux Community Schools athletic field in Cedarville Thursday morning, May 10. More...

Buckholz Honored as 30-Year School Volunteer

was recognized for 30 years of volunteering at Engadine Consolidated Schools by school board president Lester Livermore Monday, May 14. Mr. More...

Comedian To Perform at Opera House

The comedian Gallagher will perform at the Opera House in Cheboygan Friday, June 29. Tickets are available at the Opera House box office. More...

New Resale Shop Opens on US-2

To Beverly McKenzie's delight, cleaning out her house has been rewarding, because she is consigning her unwanted belongings to Seasonal Sales, a new resale shop Linda and Lee Ortman own on West US-2 in St. Ignace. More...

Lions Club Members From Les Cheneaux, Pickford Gather To Mark Milestone

A 1947 photograph of more than 60 people crowded into a banquet room at the former Northland Manor of Cedarville marks the birth of the Les Cheneaux Lions Club. More...

St. Ignace Area Community Foundation Gives $21,118 in Scholarships, Grants

A total of $21,118.28 was awarded for scholarships and grants to 11 local groups and 19 LaSalle High School students by the St. Ignace Area Community Foundation at the St. Ignace Public Library Wednesday, May 23. More...

Movies 'Under the Stars' To Be Shown at St. Ignace

There is nothing like going to the movies, under the stars. That is what St. Ignace City Manager Eric Dodson wants in St. Ignace, and he is proposing an outdoor movie theater at Little Bear East Community Center and Arena July 2 and 3. More...

$1.4 Million Improvement Projects Now Underway at Mackinaw City

"It's a busy year," said Mackinaw City Village Manager Jeff Lawson, regarding $1.4 million in infrastructure projects taking place in the village, several of which are complete or in progress, with others to be completed before the snow flies. More...

Historical Log Books Donated for Iroquois Point Lighthouse

Historical log books relating information about the 1870 Iroquois Point Lighthouse were given to the Bay Mills/Brimley Historical Research Society in fall 2006. Suspecting the books had significant historical value, Frank Atkinson of Sault Ste. More...

Gregg Fettig, Employee of the Year, Focuses on Communication Skills in Classroom

"To me, school is more than just social studies," it is a place for students to think critically, learn responsibility, and to be imbued with the motivation to achieve in life, said technology director and social studies teacher Gregg Fettig, who h More...

Academic Achievements Recognized for LaSalle High School Students

LaSalle High School's outstanding academic achievers where recognized Wednesday, May 9. Students were presented with the following awards and scholarships: + St. More...

Red Hatters Enjoy St. Ignace Convention

Red and purple were colors seen throughout St. Ignace's downtown area Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, as 150 members of the Red Hat Society from across the Midwest enjoyed the third annual St. Ignace Red Hat Society Convention. More...

Caregivers Meeting Will Be June 7

Les Cheneaux Caregivers Support Group will meet Thursday, June 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. More...

Fishing Tackle Swap To Be June 10

A Fishing Tackle Swap Meet will take place Sunday, June 10, at the Wolfe Bay Boat Access Site on the northwest side of South Manistique Lake near Curtis. The swap meet hours will be 10 a.m. More...

Family Gathers for Baker Ceremony

At St. Michael's Catholic Church in Roscommon, Brittany Rose Baker received her First Holy Communion and Confirmation Sacraments April 14, with Bishop Patrick Cooney and Father Anthony Citro presiding. More...

Art Camps Offered at Sault Ste. Marie

The Soo Theatre Arts Resource Studios in Sault Ste. Marie will offer youth art camps this summer Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

County Democrats Elect New Officers

JoAnn Ford of Moran Township was elected chairperson, replacing Joe Durm of St. Ignace, and Don Howe of St. Ignace was elected co-chairperson, when the Mackinac County Democratic Party elected new officers Thursday, May 24. Alice Howe of St. More...

Senator Allen To Hold Office Hours

Senator Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in St. Ignace Friday, June 8, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at Mackinac County Courthouse Annex. The office hours are open to all residents to seek assistance or express opinions. More...

Deadline Is July 1 for Art Grants

The deadline to apply for funding through Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties is July 1. More...

DNR Reminds Outdoor Enthusiasts To Resist Handling Wild Animals

The Department of Natural Resources reminds outdoor enthusiasts to resist handling or adopting orphaned baby animals. More...

Pottery Class Begins June 6

The Arts Council of Les Cheneaux will offer summer classes starting Wednesday, June 6, with a pottery class. The class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

DeTour Area

We welcome the month of June, for it means the beginning of summer. It is time to enjoy the beaches and the good old summertime. It is a fun time for young people to ride bikes around the Village, so please slow down when driving through town. More...

Les Cheneaux Students Earn Academic Scholarships

During Cedarville High School commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 27, Principal Randy Schaedig announced scholarship recipients and explained the new Michigan Promise Grant, a $4,000 scholarship for postsecondary education. More...

Duncan Is Employee of Year at Les Cheneaux Schools

David Duncan, a 17-year veteran teacher and coach, was presented the Employee of the Year award for Les Cheneaux Community Schools during the district's athletic awards banquet Wednesday, May 23. More...

Gyotaku Craft To Be Offered at St. Ignace Fish Feast

Children will have an opportunity to play with their food during the new St. Ignace Fish Feast at the marina July 28. Lora Brown of St. Ignace is coordinating a project to make impressions of real fish on T-shirts with ink or paint. More...

Book Sale To Benefit Hospital Auxiliary

Mackinac Straits Hospital Auxiliary will host a book fair Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15, at Mackinac Straits Hospital Long Term Care. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 in the education room. More...

Cedarville Bike-a-thon Raises $313 for St. Jude's

Eight children who participated in a Sunday, May 20, bike-a-thon in Cedarville raised $313.50 for St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital. More...

First Step Appointments Available

First Step will provide free business counseling Wednesday, June 20, at the MSU Extension Office in St. Ignace for those starting a business, buying an existing business, making an existing business better, or thinking about going into business. More...

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