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Student Mentors Board the Bus To Make the Ride Home Safer, Smoother for Youngsters

St. Ignace School Wants To Expand Program Next Year

Four St. Ignace students have been riding the school bus as mentors in a trial program that pairs older and younger students on the journey between home and school. More...

St. Ignace, Macknac Island Ferry Service Resumes

Ice in the Straits of Mackinac was thick enough near Mackinac Island to force the Huron to reroute its trip to St. Ignace by traveling near the far side of the Island, lengthening the first ferry trip of the season Friday, April 4. More...

Brevort Twp. Seeks Sewer-problem Solutions, Supports Hospital Board Transfer

High levels of corrosive gas recently discovered in Brevort Township's sewer system will not cause problems overnight, but if left unchecked, sewer gas is likely to seriously damage the township's pump station and affect the system's water-purifyin More...

St. Ignace Motorcycle Show Is Set for Memorial Day Weekend

As many as 200 motorcycle owners are expected to participate in The Yooper Motorcycle Show, a new event scheduled for St. Ignace during Memorial Day weekend. More...

Travel Film 'On the Road to Mandalay' Will Show April 13

"On the Road to Mandalay" will be the next travel adventure film shown at The Opera House in Cheboygan Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for students and are available at the box office by calling (231) 627-5841. More...

Cedarville Quiz Team Heads to Second State Final

Cedarville High School's quiz team had a rough start this year with a van fire that left them stranded in Newberry for several hours, but the experience seemed to make them stronger as they cruised to enough victories to earn a place in the Quiz Bo More...

Les Cheneaux Preschool Registration, Open House Is April 15

Les Cheneaux Preschool Cooperative will host an open house and registration Tuesday, April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the preschool classroom at Les Cheneaux Elementary School in Cedarville. More...

Sixth Annual Home Show Set for April 18, 19 in St. Ignace

The sixth annual Mackinac County Home and Garden Show is set for Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, at Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace. The show is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. More...

DeTour, Drummond Island Hosts Kindergarten Round-ups in April

Drummond Island Kindergarten Round-up will be Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at Drummond Island Elementary School. Kindergarten Round-up in DeTour will be Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. at DeTour Elementary School. More...

Saturday Morning at the Library

St. Ignace Library Announces Events

The St. Ignace Public Library is hosting a silent auction through Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. There will be an open house on that day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. More...

Island City Employees Receive 2.85% Raise; Police Earn 3.5% Increase

A 2.85% raise for Mackinac Island city employees took effect Tuesday, April 1. The salary changes were adopted by the city council Wednesday, March 26. The following is a list of salaries and wages for city employees for the 2008-09 fiscal year. More...

Zoo-de-Mack Bike Bash To Be May 17

The 19th annual Zoo-de- Mackinac Bike Bash will bring 2,400 bicycle riders to the Straits of Mackinac Saturday, May 17, with many ending their ride on Mackinac Island. More...

Registration for Kindergarten To Be Held April 17

St. Ignace Elementary School will host kindergarten orientation and registration Thursday, April 17, from noon to 6:30 p.m. Parents of incoming kindergarten students are asked to call 643-8500 for an appointment. More...

Marina, Boatyard, Boathouse Added to Commercial Use List

Clark Township

During a special meeting Tuesday, March 25, Clark Township Board of Trustees added "marina/ boatyard and boathouse for marina or boatyard use" to its list of special uses in the commercial zone. More...

Bowling Results

Youth League Little Miners 96, Git-R-Done 84.5, Lions 65, Never To Late 61, Super Saints 56.5, The Demons 55, Angels 47, Top Guns 35. More...

After Hearing Presentation, St. Ignace City Council Supports Hospital's May 6 Ballot Proposal

Highlights: No Services Will Be Cut; New Board Will Not Have Designated Seats

With about 200 employees and an annual $8.1 million payroll, the vital importance and impact of Mackinac Straits Hospital to the community is clear, said City Attorney Prentiss "Moie" Brown to about 20 people attending Monday night's St. More...

Local Students Earn Honors at SVSU

Katherine Springsteen of Moran was included on the president's list for the 2007 fall semester at Saginaw Valley State University. Students maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale receive this honor. More...

Program Helps Families, Neighbors Settle Disputes

Training Sessions Coming Up for Volunteers

Mary, a single mother to ninemonth old Annie, thought John was using their daughter to try to make her life miserable. More...

Suspects Arrested in Connection With Burglary Ring

Linked to 6 Crimes in Mackinac County

Five suspects in a seven-county burglary and theft operation have been arrested, were arraigned in 91st District Court in Sault Ste. Marie Monday, March 31, and were then lodged in the Chippewa County Jail. More...

2008 Win-Some Women Retreat Taking Place on Mackinac Island

Registration is underway for the 2008 Win-Some Women Spring Retreat at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. There are three sessions available. The first takes place Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14. More...

Les Cheneaux Advisory Committee To Beautify Boat Launch

In addition to a Cedarville boat launch beautification project, the Les Cheneaux Advisory Committee's spring and summer plans include improving the northwest corner of M-134 and M-129 in Cedarville, hanging seasonal banners, and maintaining gardens More...

Thompson Siblings Reunite For a Hawaiian Vacation

The Thompson siblings, originally from Rudyard, enjoyed a reunion in Hawaii March 6 through March 12. Pictured (from left) are Lois Kangas, Ron Thompson, Doris Ellis, Catherine Humphreys, Barbara Deplonty, and Austin Thompson. More...

Local Coaches Catch NCAA Tournament at Ford Field

Garth Law (left) of St. More...

EUP Great Start Sponsors Family Activites for April

The E.U.P. Great Start Collaborative is sponsoring family activities throughout the Eastern Upper Peninsula in April. In St. Ignace, a Mackinac County Parent Coalition meeting will be Monday, April 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. More...

Children's Spring Carnival To Be April 12 in Cedarville

Achildren's spring carnival will be offered Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Les Cheneaux Community Schools in Cedarville. The event will have games, a candy roll, face painting, and a cake walk, among other entertainment. More...

National Forest Service Offers Contracting Workshop April 9

The Hiawatha National Forest is developing four stewardship contracts in 2008 involving timber harvest, log delivery (for fish habitat), site preparation for reforestation and wildlife habitat creation, hazardous fuels treatment, and erosion contro More...

Head Start Open House Is April 15

An open house and registration for the 2008-2009 school year at St. Ignace Head Start and Preschool Center will be Tuesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Contract Renewed, Debated for Island Recreation Director

Annual contracts and ordinances related to the beginning of the City of Mackinac Island's new fiscal year Tuesday, April 1, were approved by City Council at its meeting Wednesday, March 26. More...

St. Ignace Radio Shack Nominated for National Award

Marine Center, a Radio Shack franchise store in St. More...

Successful Tree Planting Requires Technique

Getting trees to grow involves much more than simply sticking them in the ground. Without some thought, site preparation, and follow up treatment, survival rates can be quite disappointing. More...

UP History Nominations Open Until May 1

The Historical Society of Michigan is seeking nominations for two Upper Peninsula history awards, the Charles Follo Award, given annually to an individual or couple, and the Superior Award, established in 2006 to recognize an historical organizatio More...

District Court Dates on Island

Sessions of 92nd District Court will be held at Mackinac Island on the following dates: May 16, May 30, June 6, June 20, July 11 (afternoon only), July 18, August 8 (afternoon only), August 22, September 5, and September 19. More...

Pickford Pajama Party Is April 19

The next Saturday Morning Pajama Party will be Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Pickford Town Hall. Children ages 18 months to five years will be able to participate in an obstacle course, songs, stories, crafts, and a snack. More...

'Snow White' Play Is Final Curtain on Pieri's Les Cheneaux Director Project

Les Cheneaux elementary and middle school students performed in the final play directed by Emily Pieri of Cedarville, staging a children's version of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" March 18, and in several subsequent performances for students a More...

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