Clear, Deep Water Aids Bridge Inspection, Divers Say
By Karen Gould
      Engineers who inspected the Mackinac Bridge below the water's surface this summer say the structure is in such good shape that future inspections can be scheduled every seven years, instead of every five years as previously recommended. The final report is expected before the end of the year.
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County Braces for 12% Health Insurance Hike
By Karen Gould
      With 2008 budget planning underway, county commissioners say they are bracing for a projected 12% increase in health insurance costs, which would add more than $42,500 to the county's expenses.
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Vacant Building To Be Rented at Cedarville
Special Land Use OK for Old Hardware Store
By Amy Polk
      Rick Reichlin will operate his existing house painting and refinishing business, Reichlin Painting, in the old Hudson Hardware building in Cedarville, following approval granted Tuesday, September 11, by the Clark Township Planning Commission of Mr. Reichlin's special land use request to rent part of the Hudson Hardware building next to the home he bought this summer.
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Master Plan Hoped To Aid Use of Millecoquins Lake
Boosting Fishery, Controlling Weed Growth Are Goals
By Paul Gingras
      To encourage use of Lake Millecoquins near Naubinway by both sportsmen and recreational boaters, a master plan for the lake is being drafted that will strive to maintain the fish habitat and curb massive aquatic plant growth. The Lake Millecoquins Improvement Committee of Garfield Township anticipates receiving a completed master plan for the lake in early October.
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St. Ignace
Fall Festival Is Expanded This Year
      St. Ignace's Autumn Apple Day, to be held Saturday, October 6, has been renamed to St. Ignace Bayside Fall Fest and will feature more activities for the entire family this year, including apple bingo, a walking tour and scavenger hunt, and live music at the St. Ignace Public Marina.
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Rate Increases Announced for Little Bear East Arena
By Ryan Schlehuber
      Rates for the fitness center and conference room at Little Bear East Arena and Community Center were increased by the St. Ignace Recreation Advisory Committee at its meeting Wednesday, September 12, to cover increasing utilities costs.
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Craig Skutt Honored for Heroism
      Craig Skutt (center) of St. Ignace was honored by the City of Mackinac Island for his heroism in saving a man from drowning near the Island in August.
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This Week
      Silver Creek Bridge Hike Saturday at North Country Trail crossing on Worth Road. Paul Bunyan Breakfast and Hike Saturday at Sand Dune Trails of the Hiawatha National Forest. Proceeds benefit trail maintenance.
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