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Events Planners Making Back-up Plans; Wildlife Enjoying Respite From Cold By Ryan Schlehuber Jim Keysor knows this winter is a little unusual. The sight of green grass everywhere is an indicator, but seeing people barbecuing exemplifies just how unusual this winter is to him. Meteorologists like Mr. Keysor, who works at the National Weather Service in Gaylord, are getting the same questio... More ...
Animal Control Officer: 'These Are All Nice Dogs' The county's animal control officer is putting out a call for help for about 15 dogs in need of immediate adoption at the county Animal Shelter, and seeking donations with veterinarian Mary Alban for medical care of a stray, injured beagle found January 2. More ...
By Karen Gould Sally Willis of Cedarville will step into the role of Mackinac County Emergency Services coordinator. Her first day on the job will be January 15, although she plans to stop into the courthouse a few days early to meet people and tour the county facilities. More ... Mackinac Island, Edison Sault Settle Case By Karen Gould Edison Sault Electric Company customers could receive as much as $347,000 in lower electric bills following a verbal settlement reached last week with the City of Mackinac Island. More ...
Prosecuting Attorney Becomes Probate Judge The Circuit Court room on the third floor of the county building in St. Ignace offered standing room only during the formal swearing in ceremony of Clayton Graham to his new elected role as probate judge Friday, January 5. He was formerly the Mackinac County Prosecuting Attorney. More ... Brevort Twp. Fire Dept. Anticipates Having Enough Funds To Build New Hall By Paul Gingras The Brevort Township Fire Department should have enough money in its operation and maintenance fund to build a new fire hall, reported Chief Mark Peterson at the township's regular meeting Tuesday, January 2. One concern for the project is the potential cost of site preparation, because the ground... More ...
By Amy Polk Social history and the events that shaped American society were brought to life by students at Les Cheneaux Community Schools participating in local and regional social studies fairs. From a life sized tee-pee to a miniature gallows for hanging witches to a costumed reenactment, students depicted s... More ... Mackinaw City OK's Land Sale for New Housing Project By Paul Gingras To set the stage for an affordable housing complex in Mackinaw City, the village council voted unanimously to authorize the development of a private land sale ordinance to sell a piece of villageowned property at its regular meeting Thursday, January 4. More ... Abitrators Back St. Ignace School System in Teacher Lay-off Case By Paul Gingras Former St. Ignace language arts and social studies teacher Jennifer Powell lost her latest legal challenge to the school board Tuesday, December 12. The American Arbitration Association ruled that the school board was able to lay her off at the end of the 2003/2004 school year. More ... Law Allows Road Board Expansion By Karen Gould A new law may allow Mackinac County to expand its road commission from three to as many as five members, and county commissioners say they will consider the issue in an upcoming meeting, possibly as early as Thursday, January 11. Mackinac County Road Commission Manager Craig Kelso said he welcomes... More ... |
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