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By Ryan Schlehuber A resolution to accept money from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to purchase Fort de Buade Museum was approved unanimously by the St. Ignace City Council after a public hearing Monday evening, May 7. Stipulations were attached to the agreement and several othe... More ... Drag Strip Idea Divides Garfield Twp. By Paul Gingras A proposal to build a drag-racing strip on an 80-acre parcel of agricultural land in Garfield Township produced more than two hours of public debate Thursday, May 3, at a hearing by the township's planning commission. More ... Hospital Sets $3 Million, 3-Year Fundraising Goal County Hears Updated Plans for New Facility By Karen Gould A campaign kick-off to raise $3 million for the new Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace is just weeks away, says Rod Nelson, chief executive officer at the hospital. Building costs and equipment are estimated at $26 million for the 15-bed hospital. More ...
St. Ignace was a stop on the statewide Michigan Road Scholars tour made by 30 University of Michigan faculty members Friday, May 4. More ...
By Karen Gould The State Equalized Value (SEV) of property in Mackinac County, which is one half the market value, increased 7.59% from last year, reaching $1,327,136,916, which is $93,632,925 more than 2006. The total taxable value for property for 2007 is $849,671,765, up 6. More ... Tribe Votes: Board Members Cannot Be Employees, Too Paquin, Chase To Choose Board Seat or Job in Next Tribal Election Cycle By Ellen Paquin For the first time in its history, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have voted to amend their constitution, deeming that a paid employee or contracted employee of the tribe will no longer be able to hold office on the tribal board. More ... |
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