By Karen Gould
St. Ignace planning commissioners reviewed the new hospital site plan on 16.2 acres near the Mackinac County Airport during their Wednesday, March 27 meeting.
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Liz Merchberger from the Pickford offices of dentists Richard Morrison and Denise Toner shows some of the tools she uses to teach dental health at Les Cheneaux Community Schools. More...
People can get help with filling out tax forms to receive an economic stimulus check by calling the Michigan State University Extension office in St. Ignace at 643- 7307. There is no charge for appointments. More...
The state has extended snowmobile grooming contracts to Upper Peninsula snowmobile clubs through Sunday, April 6, enabling clubs to keep trails in riding condition one week longer than usual. The season normally ends March 31. More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace March 25 and 26, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
A bipartisan plan is proposed to create jobs and boost Michigan's economy by attracting the film industry to the state with a competitive film incentive package. More...
A new Michigan law will require automobile booster seats for children ages four to eight who are smaller than four feet, nine inches tall. The law is effective July 1 and carries a $65 fine for those who don't comply. More...
A 12-week program to educate children in Mackinac County about healthy lifestyles and weight control will soon be offered at Mackinac Straits Hospital. More...
By Amy Polk
Mackinac Straits Hospital Authority adopted its 2008-2009 budget, showing $19,528,000 in planned spending and $21,575,000 in projected revenues. The budget went into effect Tuesday, April 1. More...
Brother Jim Boynton SJ, formerly of St. Ignace, represented North America during the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus in Rome in January. He participated in the election of the new Superior General Adolfo Nicolás, SJ. More...
The Chippewa County Democratic Party will host its annual spaghetti dinner and auction Saturday, April 5, at the Christopher Columbus Hall in Sault Ste. Marie. The event will start with a social hour at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. More...
Local students named to the academic honors list at Ferris State University for the semester ending in December 2007 are Kristina Lecount, Stefanie Paquin, and Nathan Everson, all of St. More...
At the March 11 Clark Township Planning Commission meeting, commissioners approved the request of Dennis Fox to convert the Lindberg Cottages property in Hessel to a resort condominium use. More...
Home Show 2008 will take place at the Ice Pavilion in Cheboygan Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. Show hours are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. More...
The Chippewa County Health Department has issued a warning regarding recalled cantaloupe that may be associated with a salmonella Litchfield outbreak. More...
One of the notable historic cases attributed to fortifying the freedom of the press in America was the John Peter Zenger trial and judgment of the 1700s. More...
Five senior engineering students at Lake Superior State University, including Calvin Mattson of St. Ignace, are working with Delphi Corporation to develop a new device to aid in quality testing of automotive steering columns. More...
St. Ignace Girl Scouts participated in a "Spread the Bread" event by bringing homebaked breads, muffins, and cookies to be decoratively wrapped with ribbon, tagged, and given away within the community Wednesday, March 12. More...
By Amy Polk
Les Cheneaux Community Schools Board of Education ranked Superintendent Rod Goehmann slightly higher than last year on his annual evaluation, awarding him an average score of 7.14 out of a possible 9. Last year he earned an average score of 7. More...
Two tire-slashing incidents occurred Saturday, March 1, on South Fair Road north of M-80 in Kinross Township. Both rear tires were slashed on a black Saturn four door, and one tire on a pickup parked at a nearby residence. More...
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