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Click here for digital edition  A future "place of hope and healing" was celebrated Wednesday, May 28, as more than 100 people participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Mackinac Straits Health Systems hospital on North State Street, across from Lake Huron. More ... More than $212,000 has been given to students and groups since the St. Ignace Area Community Foundation was founded in 1995. That amount includes the $22,991 that was awarded Tuesday, May 28, at the St. Ignace Public Library to 10 students, who received scholarships, and 12 groups for local projects. More ... Holding their first work session to examine the city charter Monday June 2, St. Ignace city council members say they don't want to spend the money to amend the 38- year old document, especially because the city already is in debt. More ... More than a century ago on Mackinac Island, a summer shop girl named Effie wrote a letter when her employer at Fenton's Bazaar stepped out of the store. The letter was never sent. It remained hidden for 107 years in the secret slit of a long wood merchandise table before it was discovered April 28 in St. Ignace. More ... Bus services began Monday, June 2, for Take 5 program clients and other residents who participate in the St. Ignace Community Action Agency's meal program. Mackinac County commissioners approved adding $10,000 to the agency's budget to pay for the services of a bus driver. More ... Youth will be able to fish for 12-inch to 16-inch rainbow trout during the 12th Annual Kids Fishing Day Saturday, June 7. No fishing license is required for the event, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Castle Rock Ponds in the Hiawatha National Forest near St. Ignace. More ... The planning commission voted 5-2 to delay rezoning an area of Mackinaw City's waterfront, which includes Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry property, the village marina, and the village-owned dock property. The decision was made at a special meeting Thursday, May 22, and was preceded by a public hearing. More ... The St. Ignace Saints girls track team won the Division II state finals in Kingsford Saturday, May 31. Team members include (front, from left) Kayla Gustin, Kali Jo Marshall, Samantha Radecki, Nicole Elmblad; (middle) Mikaela Kelly, Heather Beaudoin, Chelsea Swope, Grace Wheeler, Caysey Brown, Head Coach Diane Huskey; (back) Jodie Langstaff, Jaimee Bloxsom, Amanda Coveyou, Kristen Olsen, and assistant coach Emily Fullerton. See story on page 16. More ... After several unsuccessful searches, Mackinac County Animal Control Officer Wendy Frosland finally coaxed a hungry female rottweiler from hiding near I-75 Sunday, May 26. It was pouring rain when the abandoned dog finally accepted food and allowed Mrs. Frosland to take her. More ... From the coronation of a new Lilac Queen to the annual Grand Parade, the 10 days of Mackinac Island's 59th Annual Lilac Festival will be filled with activities celebrating the Island and its bountiful lilacs. More ... Greektown Casino in Detroit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, May 29. The Sault Ste. More ... |
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