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Foresters Now Testing Trees To Determine Scope of Problem By Paul Gingras A second emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation in the Upper Peninsula has been discovered near Moran, in a tree near the intersection of Martin and Dukes roads. The site lies in Mackinac County, about 15 miles northwest of the Mackinac Bridge. More ...
By Amy Polk "Friends," Linda Sherlund said simply, are the greatest rewards she has reaped in her many years of volunteer service. "You meet so many friends through volunteering," she added. "You get back what you give." Mrs. More ...
The pumpkin roll on Goudreau Hill near St. Ignace's City Hall is always the most popular feature of the annual Bayside Fall Fest, formerly called Autumn Apple Days. The day-long event Saturday, October 6, included several new features this year. More ...
Six Race for Three Seats in St. Ignace By Ryan Schlehuber St. Ignace voters will choose from among six candidates to fill three vacant seats on the City Council in a city election Tuesday, November 6. Mayor Paul Grondin is also running unopposed for a second two-year term. More ... Summer Events Boost Area Tourism Businesses Report Slight Upturn in Sales By Paul Gingras Reflecting on the 2007 tourism season, business owners throughout the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Mackinaw City reported slightly stronger sales than in summer 2006, which many cited as an exceptionally bad year. Others enjoyed much higher sales, while some mentioned a downturn, and several saw er... More ... Island Park Commission Mulls Presence in St. Ignace "The event the Bridge Authority put on, bringing the two communities together, plus Mackinac Island, it was a remarkable achievement for our area. I'm interested in seeing that continue." - Commissioner Jim Williams By Karen Gould Upon learning that the area-wide promotion of the Mackinac Bridge anniversary this summer was successful in tourism throughout the season, Mackinac Island State Park commissioners are mulling whether they can become involved in strengthening future promotions by establishing a presence in St. Ign... More ... New 6% Service Tax To Be Introduced in Michigan Local Residents Can Expect To Pay Tax on List of Items By Amy Polk Michigan legislators agreed early October 1 to raise the state income tax rate and charge service tax in exchange for a 30-day extension on the current budget. A new budget with an estimated $440 million in cuts will be adopted at the end of October. More ...
No injuries resulted from roof fires at Griffin Beverage Company on Lemotte Street in St. Ignace Wednesday, October 3, and Thursday, October 4. A contractor working on the roof Wednesday peeled back a piece of metal fascia, which was caught by wind and blown against the building's primary power l... More ...
Anglers fish for Chinook salmon on Bush Creek east of Cedarville Sunday, September 30. The creek intersects M-134, and salmon have been heading upstream from Lake Huron to spawn there. More ... Power Outages Concern Mackinaw City Residents By Paul Gingras The Mackinaw City Village Council addressed special event sign requests, a liquor license transfer, cast its ballot for the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau Board of Directors election, and fielded questions from the public regarding power outages that have plagued the village throughout the summer a... More ...
Public Is Invited to Picnic Saturday By Amy Polk Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend at its annual picnic Saturday, October 13. The event will be at the Snowmobile Clubhouse on Blind Line Road in Cedarville at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and participate in games and activities. More ... |
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