By Karen Gould
Mackinac Bridge tolls will increase March 1 from $2.50 to $3 for a passenger car and from $1.50 to $1.60 for commuters under a fare increase adopted by the Mackinac Bridge Authority Friday, December 21, in Detroit.
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A group of children including (back) Kaylee Risher, (front, from left) Ali Eberts, Erin Smith, Alice Coyne, Nathan Smith, and Jennifer Sherlund recreate the story of the birth of Jesus during the Living Nativity in Cedarville Thursday, December 13. More...
Fred Paquin resigned in late November from the Detroit Greektown Casino board of directors, on which he served as chairman, the tribe is now reporting. More...
Les Cheneaux Elementary students learned computer skills, and how the simple act of sending cards can be meaningful to recovering soldiers who receive them. More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace Wednesday, December 19, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
Brother and sister Tyler, 13, and Erin Barthelemy, 17, display a few of the 200 Lights of Love candles strung in the hallways of the Long Term Care facility at Mackinac Straits Hospital. More...
The St. Ignace Saints bested the Ithaca Yellowjackets on the quiz show "Quiz Central" in an episode that aired on public television Wednesday, December 19. More...
Cedarville's Seventh and Eighth Grade Band was among several student groups performing holiday music during the Winter Concert Monday, December 10. More...
Nate Montie, 14, of St. Ignace, shot his first deer, an eight point, on the last day of muzzleloading season in the Carp River area. (Montie family photograph) More...
Facing a sewer system at near capacity, Mackinac Island has further defined its rules for granting new users access to the system. More...
The St. Ignace Public Library will offer a book sale Saturday, January 5, from 10 a.m. to noon. Movie night will feature "Arctic Tale," rated G, Thursday, January 17, at 6:15 p.m. Movies and refreshments are free of charge. More...
An aerial cable ride and a treetop bridge are new interactive features being added to Historic Mill Creek near Mackinaw City, designed to boost attendance at the site. More...
By Amy Polk
When Les Cheneaux elementary school students return from Christmas break, they will see one less familiar face at school. More...
Oliver Named New Building Inspector
By Ryan Schlehuber
Richard Oliver has been hired as the Newton Township building inspector. The Curtis resident, formerly of St. Ignace, is also the assessor for Portage and Newton townships and briefly held Newton's sexton position. More...
Proceeds from the sale of Tshirts commemorating this summer's Sleeper Lakes Fire have been donated to the Eastern Upper Peninsula Food Bank to assist those in need in Luce County. More...
The next Neighborhood Watch meeting for Clark Township residents will be Monday, January 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Clark Township Hall in Cedarville. Everyone is welcome to attend, including new members and volunteers. More...
Air Force Airman First Class Clifford D. Eick has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Daniel Eick of Naubinway. During six weeks of training, Mr. More...
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