By Karen Gould
For nearly a month, somehow 380 students at St. Ignace Elementary and Middle School kept a huge secret. Along with teachers and staff, the students planned a surprise retirement celebration for their principal, Bonnie Ledy.
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The DeTour "X" Atlantic Salmon Derby will return to DeTour Village Saturday, June 7. A shotgun start will launch the event at 6 a.m., and it will continue through 4 p.m. Fish in coolers or fishboxes must be dropped off between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace May 27 and May 28, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
On page seven of the May 29 issue of The St. More...
Five American white pelicans were spotted along the shoreline of Lake Michigan off US-2 in Mackinac County last week and reports of the birds have been recorded around the state, including in Holland, Bay City, and the Whitefish Point Bird Observat More...
The Mackinac County Great Start Parent Coalition is hosting a steering committee meeting Friday, June 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McDonald's Restaurant on US-2 in St. Ignace. More...
The Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race across the Mackinac Bridge drew 613 runners from throughout Michigan Saturday, May 24. Organizers described it as flawless race on a perfect, albeit cool, morning. More...
The following academic awards were awarded to LaSalle High School students in May: St. More...
Some carbon monoxide alarms and combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are being recalled. The products include FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms. More...
Neil Sauter of Blissfied, who is walking 830 miles across the state on stilts to raise money and awareness for cerebral palsy, will walk on Grand Hotel's porch Saturday, June 7, at 12:30 p.m. Mr. More...
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd resumed services for the summer beginning Sunday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. Services will continue at that time until October, at the church on Prospect Street in St. Ignace. More...
Fireplace gas valves sold in 2006 and 2007 are being recalled. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. More...
May was a cold month, reports Jim Keysor, a warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gaylord. There was even snow across parts of northern Michigan May 18, 20, and 21. More...
A new parent group, Providing a Second Hand, will meet Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Big Boy restaurant. This group will advocate for families experiencing medical hardships. More...
The public is invited to have antiques appraised, free of charge, at the outdoor stage at Mackinaw Crossings Mall in Mackinaw City Saturday, June 7. Appraisals are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...
By Karen Gould
From the rewards of watching students learn and become successful, to dealing with heartbreaking behavioral problems of other students, Bonnie Ledy's career has always focused on the welfare of children, encouraging them to do their best, and provi More...
Sparrow Project Family Night will be Thursday, June 12, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Memorial Baptist Church in St. Ignace. The evening will consist of games, crafts, and snacks for children with special needs and their families. More...
Islands Wildlife Fishing Contest
Islands Wildlife members were pleased with strong participation of young people in its first pike and musky fishing contest in the Les Cheneaux Islands May 26 through May 31. More...
