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By Amy Polk Ed Rusk was confirmed as president of the Les Cheneaux Islands Association Thursday, August 9, at the association's annual meeting and dinner. More ... Tribal Police Chief Fred Paquin Suspended Fred Paquin, chief of police for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, has been suspended from his job indefinitely, with pay, by Tribal Chairman Aaron Payment, because of allegations that have not been made public. More ...
The 12th annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show in St. Ignace Friday, September 14, through Sunday, September 16, will display custom, working "big rigs" downtown, free of charge, highlighted by the Parade of Lights Saturday at dusk. More ...
Class of 2020 Introduced to School With Bus Ride Aug. 23 By David Latva Fifty-two incoming students at St. Ignace Area Schools and their parents were invited to an orientation day, highlighted by a ride on the school bus, Thursday, August 23. Twenty-six students took part in the day, organized by elementary principal Bonnie Ledy. More ... Sleeper Lakes Fire Containment at 95%; UP Burning Ban Remains Firefighters have made considerable progress in extending containment of the Sleeper Lakes fire near Newberry, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Friday, August 31. The fire is 95% contained and is being monitored closely, as it is still smoldering deep in the peat, with a couple ... More ... Missing Plane Search Suspended The search for an airplane missing in the Straits of Mackinac area was suspended Saturday, September 1, to allow searchers to reassess their progress, said Lieutenant David Hopper of the Michigan State Police post in St. Ignace Monday, September 3. More ... Local Winners Earn Recognition at U.P. State Fair Local residents earning recognition in the U.P. State Fair Tuesday, August 14, through Sunday, August 19, include the following: Tiffany McCord, of Pickford, More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Manatee boats are rare on the Great Lakes, so it was a treat for marina dwellers in St. Ignace to see two of them docked here for a week in early August. Designed for space and economy by naval architect James Krogen, their stout bodies been compared to a life-size bathtub toy. More ...
Cedarville artist Norine Rudd designed the 12 new wooden boat banners that now grace poles in Cedarville and Hessel. The navy blue banners were hung August 2, in time for the annual Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts, which partly inspired the banners. Les Cheneaux Advisory... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber The Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Ignace will be celebrating its 100th year in service at a banquet at Little Bear East Community Center Saturday, September 8. Former pastors who once served at the St. Ignace church and the Reverend Thomas Skrenes, the bishop of the Northern Great Lakes... More ... Mackinac Island Race Set for Saturday The 37th Annual Mackinac Island Eight Mile Road Race is set for Saturday, September 8, at Mission Point Resort. The run begins at 9:30 a.m. and walkers will follow. Late registration will be held at Mission Point Resort Friday, September 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on race day from 7:30 a.m. to ... More ... Twain Play To Be Presented at DeTour "Tales of Twain," a play starring Roger Norton of DeTour, produced and directed by Dave Rhinard of DeTour, will be presented Friday, September 14, Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16, at the old church hall behind the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in DeTour Village. More ... Fellowship Will Host Fundraiser Child Evangelism Fellowship will host the 26th annual Fundraising Banquet at the Sault Area High School cafeteria Monday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. Music, testimonies, and pictures will express the theme of "Good News Across America - Good News Across the EUP." A free will offering will aid the m... More ... Milakokia Boat Launch Repairs Begin The Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground boat launch repairs began Monday, August 27, reported the Department of Natural Resources. The repair project is expected to take three weeks and the boat launch will be closed during the project. More ... St. Ignace School Open House Is Tues. The public is invited to an elementary and middle school open house at St. Ignace Area Schools Tuesday, September 11, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All kindergartenthrough seventh-grade classrooms, the library, and other rooms will be open. More ... Car Crash Claims Life of Curtis Man One man was killed in a traffic crash on South Curtis Road in Portage Township Tuesday, August 28. Jack Wilkinson, 81, of Curtis crossed the center line and ran off the south side of the road, striking a house owned by James Beach, Michigan State Police reported. More ... Uniform SaleWill Benefit Auxiliary A uniform sale will take place Thursday, September 6, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Education Room at Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in St. Ignace. Employees will receive 10% off and the hospital auxiliary will receive 10% of the total sales from this event. There will be payroll dedu... More ... Law-White VFW Auxiliary Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary of the Law-White Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7958 will have its annual inspection Wednesday, September 12, at Les Cheneaux Community Schools Library in Cedarville. All chairmen are asked to bring their notebooks. More ... Benefit Dinner for Raders Sept. 12 A benefit for Mike Rader and family of Pickford will be held Wednesday, September 12, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Main Street Cafe of Pickford. Half of that day's profits at the cafe will be donated to help the family with expenses associated with his open heart surgery. More ... Repairs to Church Changes Services Renovation is ongoing at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in St. Ignace, necessitating a change in church service schedules, said Deacon Tom Mc- Clelland Monday, September 3. Beginning Saturday, September 8, Catholic services will be held at the United Methodist Church until further notice. Ser... More ...
Brett Mitchell, a 1983 graduate of LaSalle High School, was recently promoted to captain by American Eagle Airlines. Mr. Mitchell flies the Embraer Brasilia jet out of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. More ... St. Ignace Mud Run Sept. 8 A Mud Run will take place Saturday, September 8, behind Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace. Participants can bring their four-wheel drive vehicle or all terrain vehicle (ATV) to compete in a pit of mud, trying to get the best time and distance against other racers in various classes. Racers may ... More ... Sportsmen's Club Will Host Annual Picnic Sunday The Straits Area Sportsmen's Club will host its annual picnic Sunday, September 9, at Jack Reddmann's Campground at the end of the Charles Road near Carp River. The picnic starts at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. More ... Fall Fest Sept. 8 The annual Fall Fest sponsored by the Naubinway/Engadine Merchants Association will take place Saturday, September 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Naubinway Pavilion. This event includes games for the children, craft sales, and a garden produce market. The judging and auction of the annual sign p... More ... |
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