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Local Firefighters Report From Sleeper Lakes Blaze

By Paul Gingras

"There was a wall of smoke going right up in the air and over us," said Bryce Tracy, emergency 911 coordinator for Mackinac County, describing the scene on County Road 407, where he and a crew from the St. More...

Yacht Tender Lady A Wins Best of Show

Hessel Event Reports Revenue Up, Attendance Down by 100 This Year

By Amy Polk

A diminutive launch used for shuttling wealthy yacht owners to and from their vessels won the two top awards at the 2007 Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show Saturday, August 11. More...

No Injuries Reported in Monday Truck Fire

Firefighters from the St. Ignace Fire Department respond to a truck fire just off the I-75 ramp carrying westbound traffic into St. Ignace Monday morning, August 13. More...

United Parcel Service's Island Deliveries Still Resemble Those of 100 Years Ago

By Karen Gould

United Parcel Service delivery on Mackinac Island is a reflection of the company's early operations, which began 100 years ago in Seattle, Washington, August 28, 1907. More...

ZBAApproves Variance for 6-ft. High Fence

By Ryan Schlehuber

In a decision weighing aesthetics against the safety of an autistic child, the St. Ignace Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), Monday, August 6, allowed Gia Lopez a variance to build a six-foot-high cedar fence in her front yard. Mrs. More...

Rangers Reopen Marquette Memorial Nature Trail Spur

By Paul Gingras

"It is just a nice place to be," said Tom Hamel, a seasonal ranger at Straits State Park, describing a recently upgraded portion of a half-mile nature and historical trail, which winds through the forest at the Father Marquette National Memorial in More...

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Replica of Mackinac Bridge Is Made From Toothpicks, Craft Sticks

By Paul Gingras

"It took a lot of patience and a lot of glue," said retired ironworker Terry Kuriger of Manistee, describing his wooden toothpick replica of the Mackinac Bridge, which he donated to the Mackinac Bridge Museum and Gift Shop in Mackinaw City Thursday More...

Ironworkers Show Skills

At left: Charlie Shoot (left) of Dayton, Ohio, an ironworker for more than 40 years, tries his hand at the spud throw during the International Ironworker Festival in Mackinaw City. More...

Building Inspector Hiring Put on Hold at Newton Twp.

By Ryan Schlehuber

The building inspector position in Newton Township will not be filled until the township board resolves its issues with the state regarding alleged state code violations by its former building inspector, John "Hughey" McNeil, said Township Supervis More...

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Obituaries

Phyllis 'Peggy' Keller

Phyllis "Peggy" Keller, 78, of Gould City died Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at her home under the care of the LMAS Hospice and the Sault Tribe Elder Care Services. More...

Anna Collins

Anna Elizabeth Collins, 86, of Cedarville, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007, in her home. She was born June 23, 1921, to Vernon and Rose (nee Eckman) Adams in Cynthiana, Kentucky. More...

John Williams

John Albert Willams, 75, of Pickford worked for Michigan Limestone of Cedarville for 41 years. Mr. Williams passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Mackinac Straits Hospital Long Term Care in St. Ignace. More...

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Columns

Michigan Politics

Biggest PAC in State History

By George Weeks

In politics, money talks. For Michigan Democrats of late, there's no voice quite like Stryker-speak. More...

Autos Across Mackinac: Tourism to the Straits Area Continues To Decline

Part 32: 1943

Les Bagley.

As part of the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-3301

It's August, a time when there is an abundance of beauty everywhere. The summer sun and beautiful, moonlit evenings are such a delight for the many folks who come from far and near, just to visit our lovely Island. More...

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Sleeper Lakes Fire 50% Contained

The 18,574-acre Sleeper Lakes Fire 6.5 miles north of Newberry in Lake Superior State Forest continued to burn Tuesday, August 14, but firefighters were holding a perimeter around 50% of the blaze, preventing it from spreading to structures near Ch More...

St. Ignace Eyed for New Museum

By Karen Gould

The St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority is positioning itself to operate a transportation museum in downtown St. Ignace that will house state artifacts, including items from the Mackinac Bridge and the former state car ferries. More...

Water Racers To Compete at St. Ignace

Midwest Watercross Tour Is This Weekend

By Ryan Schlehuber

For the second consecutive summer, St. Ignace will host two rounds of professional watercraft races for the Midwest Watercross Tour during the Straits Area Water Sports Weekend Saturday, August 18, and Sunday, August 19. More...

Residents Ponder Idea of Forming DDA

Cedarville Group Seeks Economic Boost for Downtown Area

By Amy Polk

At least six empty storefronts and "for sale" signs around Cedarville's downtown area create a dismal appearance where there was once a vibrant business district. More...