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Pilot Program Will Train Students for Ambulance Service By Ryan Schlehuber Apilot emergency medical training program at Engadine Consolidated Schools is designed to train students for ambulance service, with the goal to retain young people in the community, provide career opportunities, and, ultimately, save lives. More ...
CEDARVILLE- At right: Three Daisy Girl Scouts, (from left) Hope Hester, Sienna Reichlin, and Lily Freel, joined the rest of the Les Cheneaux Girl Scouts in singing Christmas carols at the 18th Annual Community Christmas Party in Cedarville Sunday, December 2. More ... City Marina To Cut 1 Job The St. Ignace Public Marina will need to eliminate a $22,771 deficit in 2008, reported Eugene Elmer at a meeting of the Harbor Authority Wednesday, November 28. Mr. More ...
Opportunities Abound for Holiday Giving The following local programs are in need of donations for the holiday season: • St. Ignace Toy Drive: Several St. Ignace businesses serve as locations where people can donate to the local Toys for Tots Christmas charity. The deadline to donate cash or new, unwrapped toys is Friday, Decembe... More ... Audit Positive; Sewer Growth To Be Studied Clark Township By Amy Polk Clark Township is financially healthy and has its biggest fund balance in four years, reported its auditor, Ken Talsma of Anderson, Tackman and Company of Kinross. Better yet, the township spent $40,000 less than planned and collected nearly $19,000 more revenue than expected, he added. More ... Community Foundation Donates $10,784 St. Ignace Area Schools Receive Large Portion of Grants By Paul Gingras The St. Ignace Community Foundation will boost community projects by $10,784, it announced at its awards ceremony at St. Ignace Public Library Wednesday, November 28. The foundation will provide money for school projects, charities, the ambulance service, the library, the chamber of commerce, and ... More ...
By Amy Polk The Cedarville High School Quiz Bowl team kept its composure despite a fire that destroyed the school van en route to Marquette Tuesday, November 27. Team members went on to win their first match of the season against Big Bay de Noc, 210-110. More ... Gros Cap Approves Budget, Awaits Hits From Energy, Business Tax Costs By Paul Gingras The Moran Township School Board of Education adopted its 2007/2008 budget Monday, November 19, a financial plan based on $1,072,905 in projected revenues and $1,044,560 in expenditures for school operations. If no changes are made during the year, the school will add $28,345 to its savings, brin... More ...
Carol Miller's second grade class from St. Ignace Elementary School pose in cold weather on State Street in St. Ignace, after decorating an evergreen tree Thursday, November 29. Pictured (not in order) are Samantha Bigelow, Kiara Bishop, Molly Borboa, Nathaniel Causley, Madison Coleman, Caitlynn Dea... More ... School's Per Pupil Allowance To Increase Les Cheneaux Community Schools By Amy Polk Les Cheneaux Community Schools will receive $87 more per pupil this school year with an increase in the district's foundation allowance from $7,525 for the 2006-2007 school year to $7,612 for 2007-2008. More ... Resources Available To Help With Energy Costs The following resources are available to local residents who need energy assistance: Sponsor: Community Action Name of Program: "Walk for Warmth" Mackinac County Ceiling: $400 per household, higher in special circumstances. More ... Council Reiterates Opposition To Bridge Toll Rate Increase City of St. Ignace By Ryan Schlehuber St. Ignace City Council reiterated that it opposes a proposed Mackinac Bridge toll increase during a face-to-face meeting with Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Executive Bob Sweeney at a regular council meeting Monday, December 3. More ... |
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