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By Amy Polk Fourteen-year-old Anthony Lee missed skiing the most this winter while he struggled with the lifethreatening disease aplastic anemia. He now sees hope of returning to the slopes and the other activities he participated in before he started his treatments. Doctors say he is responding to medicine an... More ... Village Plan Allows Oversized Sign for Mackinaw City Store By Paul Gingras "We'll go to work on it now," said Mackinaw Crossings owner Jim Wehr, following an April 5 decision by the Mackinaw City Village Council to approve a special sign plan for his pedestrian mall in Mackinaw City. More ...
Leonard "Cookie" Thomas (third from right) is among those celebrating the opening of the new senior citizens housing complex on Lake Street in St. Ignace Thursday, April 12. Mr. Thomas, the first to take up residence at the facility, said his new apartment is "out of this world. More ... Parking Meters Now Installed in St. Ignace Seasonal parking meters were installed near the Arnold dock at the beginning of April to prevent boat patrons from parking their cars on city streets. The rest of the city's meters are expected to be put up soon. A $2 citation is issued to those who are parked at an expired meter. More ... Fire Damages Home April 11 No one was injured in a house fire at 1268 US-2 in Moran Township Wednesday, April 11. The property is owned by Lee Ortman. The St. Ignace Fire Department responded when a passerby reported smoke coming from the home at 9 a.m., and firefighters had the blaze contained within about 10 minutes, said... More ... Public Hearing Set for Road Commission Mackinac County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding possible expansion of the Road Commission Thursday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the third floor court room at the county courthouse. A new state law gives county commissioners the option to increase the three-member road com... More ... Fort Walls, Coyote Issues Among Parks Projects Mackinac Island Park Commission Hears Update By Karen Gould Crews will be sent to the Island this spring to make repairs on the crumbling limestone walls at Fort Mackinac. Flaws in paint and mortar are thought to have contributed to the early deterioration of the walls, which were renovated just six years ago. More ...
Thomas Bartley of Cedarville pauses while watching for signs of smelt running the Carp River Monday afternoon, April 16. Ten smelt fishing camps are set up behind him, with anglers waiting for dusk, when they will net the small fish. More ... Rod Nelson Named Grassroots Champion Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center CEO Rod Nelson will be recognized as a "Grassroots Champion" by state and national health care associations at a meeting in Washington, D.C. May 8 and on Mackinac Island in late June. More ... 92nd District Court The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace April 3 and April 10, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. + Bev Currie, 29, of St. Ignace, must spend 15 days in jail for contempt of court. + James Fairbrother, 46, of Flint, pleaded guilty to u... More ... Police Reports Reports from the St. Ignace Police Department from March 27 to April 13: A 37-year-old St. Ignace woman reported Thursday, March 29, that her driver license was taken by her sister last November and she has been unsuccessful in contacting her to get it back. Police were unsuccessful in locati... More ... Fort Mackinac's First Cannon Boom To Signal Opening May 7 The first rife firing at Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island will be Monday, May 7, at 10 a.m., and the first cannon will be heard by 10:30 a.m. as Mackinac State Historic Parks officially opens for the season. Visitors can tour the fort and see the William Whistler portrait that was acquired last ye... More ... Discovery's 'Dirty Jobs'To Visit Island The Discovery Channel's hit series, "Dirty Jobs," with funnyman and brave host Michael Rowe, may be visiting Mackinac Island and the Mackinac Bridge in May. The show travels the earth seeking and showcasing dirty, smelly, disgusting, and daring jobs, and Mr. Rowe works with on-site experts to give... More ... Parenting Classes Available April 19 Two series of parenting classes will be offered in Sault Ste. Marie for Upper Peninsula families, sponsored by teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan. Topics will include strengthening families, balancing work and parenting, cultural influences, dealing with feelings, and teamwork. More ... Fish Fry To Benefit Memorial Parade A fish fry to benefit the Mackinaw City Memorial Day Parade will be Friday, April 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pancake Chef Restaurant on Central Avenue in Mackinaw City. Whitefish will be served. The all-you-can-eat meal is $8 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. More ... March Bridge Traffic Drops 7.5 Percent Traffic volume on the Mackinac Bridge continues to drop for the first three months of this year. In March, bridge crossings were down 7.5 percent from March 2006 levels, the Mackinac Bridge Authority reported April 12. Compared to March 2006 crossings of 241,322 vehicles, this year 223,317 vehicles... More ... NHS Closes in on Funding for Flagpole Project The image of three illuminated flags representing LaSalle High School, the State of Michigan, and the United States has driven National Honor Society students at LaSalle to raise approximately $3,900 so far this year. The goal is $5,000, which will purchase a replacement for an aging flagpole, two ... More ... CDV Bands To Compete in State Festival April 27 Cedarville High School students Alice Coyne, Emily Pieri, Karissa Schlosser, and Amy Winberg all earned top ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Competition in Escanaba Saturday, March 24. The girls each earned perfect scores in district level competition to qualify them for state finals of the ... More ... Rudyard Lions Club Seeking Nominations for Service Award The Rudyard Lions Club is seeking nominations for its annual Russell Laponsie Community Service Award. The award, made to a high school student who demonstrates a record of consistent volunteer activities during his or her high school career, comes with a $500 educational scholarship. More ... Les Cheneaux School District Learns It Could Save Money by Privatizing Custodial Services By Amy Polk Les Cheneaux Community Schools heard a proposal to turn over its custodial services to an outside company. The district is one of the first in the area to consider privatizing one of its departments, and has joined a growing number of Michigan schools either considering or turning to privatization ... More ... Man Killed in Bois Blanc Accident William Joseph O'Connor, Jr., 23, of Cheboygan died Wednesday, April 11, in an industrial accident on Bois Blanc Island. The Mackinac County Sheriff's office is investigating the work-related death. Preliminary investigation indicates that employees of Northwood Timber Products, Inc. were working ... More ... Bohnak To Speak at Rudyard Library Karl Bohnak, author of "So Cold A Sky - Upper Michigan Weather Stories," will speak, sign books, and hold a question and answer session Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Rudyard School Public Library. For information about the event, call (906) 478-4504. More ... Class Offered on Postal Rate Changes The U.S. Postal Service is offering training to customers concerning the upcoming postal rate changes. The training will be offered at Little Bear East Arena and Community Center on Marquette Street in St. Ignace Wednesday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. More ... Head Start Open House Will Be April 24 AHead Start preschool open house for families with children between three and five years old will be held Tuesday, April 24, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mackinac County Community Action Agency building on Reagon Street in St. Ignace. The open house will provide information on the upcoming school yea... More ... Registrations for Cedarville Head Start Can Be Made April 27 at Autore Center Families can register for the fall for the free preschool program in Cedarville Friday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Autore Head Start Center on Meridian Street in Cedarville. The program is for children ages three and four. Parents should bring proof of income, the child's birth certif... More ...
By Karen Gould Just as balcony restoration at the Windsor Hotel is near completion, removal of the building's chimney is about to begin. Meeting Thursday, April 12, the Mackinac Island Planning Commission approved the chimney demolition to prevent bricks from falling on traffic below. More ...
Grand Hotel is one of 13 hotels in the state receiving AAA Michigan's Four Diamond award. The distinction is given based on more than 1,000 criteria, including decor, ambiance, amenities, cleanliness, and service. More ... 1st Geocaching Spring Fling on Island April 28 By Ryan Schlehuber More than 80 members of the Michigan Geocaching Organization will attend the first Spring Fling geocaching hunt on Mackinac Island Saturday, April 28. The treasure hunting is open to the public and is free of charge. Armed with handheld Global Positioning Systems (GPS), participants will meet in t... More ... Red Hats To Meet The Straits Red Hat Society members will meet Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m. at the Kewadin Shores Casino restaurant in St. Ignace. The women will discuss the upcoming Red Hat convention and the Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraiser. Anyone interested in joining the group can attend. More ...
The Mackinac County Child Protection Roundtable will hold its fifth annual Cut Out Child Abuse fundraiser through Monday, April 30. Cut Out Kids were made by students in the St. More ... Roadside Cleanup To Begin April 21 Orange-vested volunteers will pick up litter from state highway roadsides beginning Saturday, April 21, through Sunday, April 29. It is the first of three pickups this year for the Adopt-AHighway program that began in Michigan in 1990. "The program makes a huge difference in how our highways look,... More ... Home Show Set For April 21-22 Cheboygan will host its 2007 Home Show Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, at the Cheboygan Ice Pavilion. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2, and children younger than eight can attend free of charge. More ...
Children Deliberate on Three Proposals in Mock Council Session By Paul Gingras St. Ignace third grade students arrived at City Hall Wednesday, April 11, and took their seats in the council chambers. They conducted a city council meeting, deliberated the spending of $100,000, then unanimously voted to build a waterfront park to benefit residents and visitors. Rejected were ide... More ... Public Hearing Planned for Erickson Center at Curtis Park Public Demands Call for McConnell Road Repairs By Paul Gingras The Curtis Community Arts Council will hear public views Thursday, April 26, at a 7 p.m. hearing, regarding the construction of the Erickson Center in Curtis Park. The building design includes meeting rooms, kitchens, a deck large enough for 100 people, and a general space to accommodate large even... More ... St. Ignace Library Receives History Books Twenty-two new Michigan history books have been added to the shelves at St. Ignace Public Library, reported librarian Cindy Patten last week. The books were purchased by the Michilimackinac Historical Society and the St. Ignace Kiwanis Club. The project was begun by Jennifer McGraw of the Historic... More ...
City Attorney Prentiss 'Moie' Brown Recognized for 50 Years of Service By Ryan Schlehuber The St. Ignace City Council is awaiting a May 7 public hearing before deciding on an offer from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to fund the city purchase of the Fort de Buade Museum, however, time is becoming a factor for the Michilimackinac Historical Society, as its lease with the ... More ...
Ready for Summer Biking As the Straits area is hit by another spring snowstorm, preparations for the summer season continue on Mackinac Island. More ... For Health of Horses, Temporary Trailers Restricted to 3,000 Pounds on Mackinac Island By Karen Gould Concerned about the health of horses pulling heavy loads, the Mackinac Island Service Company has restricted temporary trailers to a maximum weight of 3,000 pounds, including the trailer and contents. The company sought and received the city council's support and the restriction was announced Monda... More ... Dinner Will Benefit Ballard Family A benefit spaghetti dinner is planned for Gary Ballard Jr. of Moran Saturday, April 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moose Lodge 999 in St. Ignace. Proceeds will benefit the Ballard family for medical costs incurred when Mr. Ballard was treated for a brain tumor this winter. The family has no medical ... More ... LaSalle High Music Department Announces Upcoming Concerts The LaSalle High School music department has announced two upcoming concerts, featuring the Alma College Percussion Ensemble Friday, April 27, and St. Ignace Area Schools bands Monday, April 30. The Alma College Percussion Ensemble will play April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., introduced by the St.... More ... Rich Reichlin Is April Artist in Residence at LC Library Rick Reichlin of Cedarville is April's Artist in Residence at Les Cheneaux Community Library. His work will be displayed in the Reading Room at the library in Cedarville. He works in a variety of media, including watercolor and oil paints, illustration, and graphic design. More ... St. Ignace Library Auction Is April 19 Silent auction bidding will continue at the St. Ignace Public Library until Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. An open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. will conclude the library's auction fundraiser. Many donated items are up for bid, including toys, artwork, a cattail scene photograph by Dave Kunze, and a d... More ... Builders From Eastern U.P. Form Association, Will Meet April 26 Builders, contractors, and businesses related to the building industry have formed an Eastern U.P. chapter of the Upper Peninsula Builders Association, and will meet Thursday, April 26, at Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. The first formal chapter meeting will begin with appetizers at 6 p.m. and ... More ... Pickford Banquet To Honor High School Class of 1957 on May 19 Pickford High School's Class of 1957 and Class of 2007 will be the featured classes at this year's Pickford Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 19. The banquet will start at 7 p.m. at the Pickford Public Schools' multiple purpose room. More ...
To rid the Les Cheneaux Islands area of hazardous waste, the Les Cheneaux Watershed Council and Chippewa East Mackinac Conservation District will host two hazardous waste collections this year, starting with its participation in the April 21 Earth Keepers Clean Sweep pharmaceutical waste collection... More ... |
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