By Amy Polk
When Eric Kozma received his returned entry from the Michigan State Fair two weeks ago, he was surprised to find a ribbon with his award-winning picture. The Hessel resident won second place in the 2007 state fair's art show.
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Local Treatment Services Are Offered
Dependence on alcohol and drugs is the most serious public health problem in the nation, reported Luce Mackinac Alger Schoolcraft (LMAS) Health Department September 10, and it is prevalent among rich and poor, in all regions of the country, and all More...
For the third consecutive year, Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in St. Ignace received the Governor's Award of Excellence from Governor Jennifer Granholm. More...
In the article about the city manager evaluation comments, published on page nine in The St. Ignace News September 20, comments attributed to Councilman Paul Fullerton were Councilman Tom Della-Moretta's comments. Mr. More...
Michael Lowes, 19, of Sault Ste. Marie, who had pleaded guilty to armed robbery, was sentenced to 108 to 240 months in prison Friday, September 21, by Judge Charles Stark in 11th Circuit Court in St. Ignace. He will be eligible for parole in 2016. More...
Michigan's annual fall color show is beginning to shine across the far western and northern Upper Peninsula, reported AAA Michigan Wednesday, September 19, with the peak expected in late September. More...
Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City will host a Halloween event Friday, October 5, and Saturday, October 6. More...
Christopher Bloswick of St. Ignace and Angela Fischer of Naubinway were named to Lake Superior State University's summer 2007 dean's list. Students on the list have achieved a 3.5 grade point average or higher. More...
"No work. Just fun," said Al Colegrove, a member of the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club, describing the group's annual picnic Sunday, September 9. More...
The Lucas Izzard Foundation for Teens (LIFT) will meet Wednesday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at the Mackinac County Airport in St. Ignace. The public is welcome to attend. Board members are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. More...
The 2007 Stalwart Fair livestock show attracted approximately 40 youth entries in its second year, and organizers were pleased with the participation and audiences at each show Friday, September 7, and Saturday, September 8. More...
The first Hiawatha Paddling Festival Friday, September 14, through Sunday, September 16, brought approximately 25 participants to the Cedarville area. More...
Run Spanned 750 Miles, Crossed Mackinac Bridge
By Paul Gingras
Raising money for Special Olympics Michigan, members of several Michigan police agencies, a Special Olympics athlete, and the chairman of the Sault Ste. More...
U.S. Senator and Republican presidential hopeful John McCain learns about making fudge Saturday, September 22, on Mackinac Island. Mr. More...
Les Cheneaux Community Library will offer beginning computer classes Wednesday, October 3. Les Cheneaux Library Branch Manager Ronda McGreevy will teach the classes, which will be offered over four consecutive weeks. More...
Mackinac Straits Hospital Long Term Care residents took advantage of the warm weather Thursday, September 13, and headed out to Castle Rock Ponds for an afternoon of fishing. More...
A Forest Clean-up Day is planned in the Hiawatha National Forest Saturday, October 13, at 9 a.m. at Castle Rock parking lot in St. Ignace. Volunteers are needed for this event. More...
A Home Buyer Pre-purchase Workshop will be offered Thursday, September 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. More...
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