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St. Ignace, Pickford Honor Roll St. Ignace Third Quarter 8th Grade: Cierra Barker*, Heather Beaudoin*, Martina Beaudoin, Abigail Chambers, Devin Chargo, Cole Christiansen*, Tyler Coveyou, Carissa Cowell, Immanuel Davis, Nicole Elmblad*, Angela Fischer, Curtis Gustin, Raleigh Harrington*, Rebecca Idalsk... More ...
Toddlers Register for Kindergarten for Annual Round-up Day Sasha Ledy (left) plays with her children, Angus Blackwood, 4, and Hossack Sweeney, 2, in the kindergarten room at Les Cheneaux Elementary School in Cedarville Thursday, April 19. More ... Prisoner Walks Off, Still Missing A prisoner who walked away from a work detail Thursday, May 10, in the area of the Kincheloe Golf Course is still missing, police said Monday, May 14. More ... County Commission Gives $10,000 to Clark Township Park Development By Karen Gould Clark Township Recreation Park has received $10,000 from the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners, who continue to dole out funds for economic development projects. The commission grant meets an anonymous donor's pledge to match up to $10,000 for the township project. More ... St. Ignace Library Raises $8,000 Toward $10,000 Goal The St. Ignace Public Library has raised $8,000 toward its goal of $10,000 to activate a new library endowment fund. The St. Ignace Public Library, Friends of the Library, and the St. More ...
Spring really is with us. Walking in the woods yesterday, I saw that the hepatica (liverleaf or May flower, as they're sometimes called around here) are blooming, and the trillium are up, although not blooming. Many migrating birds have begun to show up, either to visit or ju... More ... Clark Planners OK Cell Phone Tower Project By Amy Polk Clark Township will have better wireless telephone reception and may soon have high speed Internet service with the installation of a new tower between State Avenue and M-134 in Cedarville. More ... Old Cisterns Found Beneath Unused Moran Building Sites By Paul Gingras Dangerous, obsolete cisterns continue to be found beneath Moran on M-123, remnants of an earlier era. It was a common practice by business owners years ago to build cisterns to collect water for emergencies or even for normal use, if they could not tap into groundwater, said ... More ...
Volunteers of all ages gathered Saturday, May 5, to spruce up the grounds around First Union Church of Cedarville on Hodeck Street. More ... Court Reports The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace April 27 and May 8, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses: + Elaine Chojnacki, 27, of St. Ignace, pleaded guilty to a county parental responsibility ordinance violation and wil... More ...
Tai chi classes will be offered this summer at Les Cheneaux Community Schools in Cedarville. Classes will begin Monday, June 4, and will continue for 10 weeks thereafter, meeting Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participants must register as soon as possible, no later tha... More ... Sault Fire Hospitalizes 3 Women Three women suffered from smoke inhalation and one of them was hospitalized when a fire damaged downtown buildings on Ashmun Street in Sault Ste. Marie Tuesday afternoon, May 8. The fire has been ruled accidental, the city fire department reported Monday, May 14. More ... DeTour Banquet May 18 in Church The annual Birthday Banquet at the DeTour Union Presbyterian Church will be Friday, May 18, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for a roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, salads, rolls, beverages, and birthday cake. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for... More ... Author Featured Guest at Library Michigan author Julie Royce will be at the Mackinaw Area Public Library Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. to talk about her new book, "Traveling Michigan's Sunset Coast." A book signing and time to meet the author will follow the presentation. For further information, call the lib... More ... Summer CCSS Classes Offered; Deadline Is May 18 Consolidated Community Schools Services offers a full schedule of athletic activities for young people this summer, including baseball, softball, T-ball, and swimming. Youth soccer may not be offered this summer unless someone volunteers to coach the sport. More ... Master Plan for County Adopted Mackinac County commissioners adopted a resolution supporting the county's master plan during their meeting Thursday, May 10. The county's Planning Commission had approved the plan following a public hearing April 25. The plan will guide future development. It presents the c... More ... Hendricks Twp. Clean-up May 26 Hendricks Township will host a volunteer clean-up day and picnic Saturday, May 26, at noon at the Hendricks Township Park on Epoufette Bay Road. Participants are asked to bring their own gardening tools and beverages. For more information, call Russ Nelson at (906) 595-7336. More ...
Students at St. Ignace Middle School learned the proper way to dispose or a damaged or soiled U.S. flag at a service Wednesday, May 9, in front of the school. More ... Mackinac Island Preschool Graduation Will Be May 17; Board Program June 21 A graduation ceremony for Mackinac Island preschoolers will be held in the school library at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, with a school board meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m. The preschool class, taught by Jody Barna, will also recite the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the school bo... More ... Red Hat Society To Meet Saturday The Jewels of the Straits Red Hat Society will meet Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at American Legion Park across from the Post Office in St. Ignace. In case of bad weather, the meeting location will be Rosalie Robinson's house on South State Street. The topic will be finalizing... More ... 1st Step To Offer Counseling May 23 For those starting a new business, buying an existing business, making an existing business better, or thinking about going into business, 1st Step will provide free counseling during office hours at the MSU Extension Office Wednesday, May 23. More ... Ron Calery of CAA Honored for Advocacy Work Ron Calery of the Community Action Agency received the 2007 Terrace R. Durvernay Award at the Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing in Lansing May 1. More ... Veterans May Contribute to Long-Term Health Study A federal effort is underway to track the long-term health effects of military service, and selected veterans will have an opportunity to participate in a health survey for the project. More ... Bar Employee Robbed at Gunpoint in Hessel Tuesday Michigan State Police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Runway Bar in Hessel early Tuesday morning, May 15. Police report that at approximately 2:40 that morning, a lone gunman wearing a stocking mask approached an employee as she was leaving the bar after cl... More ... Author To Speak at DeTour Library DeTour School and Public Library has announced that Steve Lehto, author of "Death's Door: The Truth Behind Michigan's Largest Mass Murder," will visit the library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23. He will provide storytelling, book signing, and question-and-answer time. More ... Clark Twp. Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance Update To Begin May 24 Public Welcome To Participate in Process By Amy Polk Clark Township Planning Commission will launch the updating of its 1994 comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Clark Township Hall. The process, which is expected to take much of the year, is open to the public. More ... Eric Therrian Named to Dean's List Eric Therrian of St. Ignace was named to the dean's list for the winter term at Baker College of Owosso, where he is studying radiography. He is the son of Craig and Jeni Therrian. More ... Edsel Robinson Marks 80th Birthday Edsel Robinson of Trout Lake turned 80 years old May 7. He and his wife, Mary, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 5. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have four children and their families, Karen Robinson of Newberry, Douglas and Candi Robinson of Manistique, Rosa... More ... Meeting To Decide Future of Tourist Association The future of the Les Cheneaux Islands Tourist Association will be discussed at a Wednesday, May 23, meeting at Cedarville Inn at 5:15 p.m. More ... New Trend: Tourists Want To 'Experience the Story' State HAL Director Shares Perspectives at Mackinac Island Preservation Conference By Karen Gould Traditional tourism is changing, and successful attractions that now lure travelers offer more than just looking at artifacts through glass cases. Whether it is called heritage tourism, cultural tourism, or geotourism, visitors want to experience a story, said Dr. More ... Hockey Association Questions City's Plan for Bullying Policy By Ryan Schlehuber A committee to create a bullying policy for city recreation facilities now includes a St. Ignace Hockey Association representative, after concerns surfaced over the hockey association's image at a St. Ignace Recreation Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, May 9. More ...
Volunteers at Mackinac Straits Long Term Care were honored Friday, May 11. The volunteers were presented with a poem, an appreciation certificate, and gifts. More ... List Compiled of St. Ignace City Managers, Mayors, Clerks St. Ignace Mayor Paul Grondin has been researching city archives to compile a list of St. Ignace mayors since the community established itself as a city in 1883. Brooks B. Hazelton was the last to serve as St. More ... Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Improved Over Winter Improvements were made to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City over the winter. Historic walkways were reconstructed, concrete sidewalks poured, and a parking lot was paved. Anew wooden entry sign with a stone base was installed, and Mackinac State Historic Par... More ... Ticks More Prevalent Locally This Spring, Veterinarians Say Local veterinarians are being told by pet owners that ticks are especially prevalent in the area this spring in long grass, scrub, and brush. People working outside, camping, or walking through brushy areas should inspect themselves, children, and pets afterward, advised St... More ... 'Connections' Exhibit Will Remain at Alberta House in Sault Through May "Connections," a multiple media exhibition by Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, artists William Slingsby and Patricia Baker, will be at the Alberta House Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie through the end of May. A Northwood Heritage exhibit of paintings and a quilt by Jeanne Mannesto... More ... Mackinac Straits Hospital Fundraiser Moved to July 1 The Mackinac Straits Hospital reception to raise money for a new hospital in St. Ignace has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. More ... Camping Fees Increased for State Forests The fees for camping at state forest campgrounds increased Monday, May 14, following action taken by Department of Natural Resources Director Rebecca Humphries at Thursday's meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. More ... City Council Paid $1,340 for Meeting Attendance Pay to members of the St. Ignace City Council for attending meetings and events during April amounted to $1,760. Some March payments are also included. Council members are paid $70 for regular meetings and $60 for committee meetings or gathering at which the person is repre... More ... Tanzanian Choir To Perform Sunday A Tanzanian Choir will perform a concert at the Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignace Sunday, May 20, at 7 p.m. A potluck dinner will be open to the community at 5:30 p.m. The 20- member African choir is touring northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. More ... Sportsmen To Meet Straits Area Sportsmen's Club will meet Monday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on North State Street. Participants are asked to use the back entrance. More ... Rep. Selected by St. Ignace School Board for ISD Election Matters regarding the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (ISD) occupied a portion of the St. Ignace school board, meeting Monday, May 14, resulting in a vote to approve the ISD's 2007/2008 budget. The ISD provides services to 13 area school districts, inclu... More ... Mackinaw City Library To Host Sale The Mackinaw Area Public Library will have a book sale Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books will be sold for $1 per bag. The library is at 528 West Central Avenue in Mackinaw City. For further information, call the library at (231) 436-5451. More ...
More ... Bridge Traffic Dips Traffic crossing the Mackinac Bridge in April dipped 8.4% compared to crossings last April, the Mackinac Bridge Authority reported. Last month, 234,249 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge, while 255,784 crossings were made in April 2006. More ... Corn Growers May Apply for Scholarships by June 1 Two college scholarships are available from the Michigan Corn Growers Association, and the application deadline is June 1. Those eligible for the scholarships include students, corn growers, and associates, as well as children of Corn Growers Association members between the... More ... Red Cross Blood Drive on May 16 The Chippewa County American Red Cross Chapter will have a blood drive Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church at 1600 Park Street in Sault Ste. Marie. Call (906) 632-8111 for blood donation appointments; walk-ins are also available. More ... |
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