June 26, 2008 RSS feed / News

Clark Twp. Officials Salaries, Budget on Agenda for Annual Meeting Sat.

Clark Township salaries, the 2008-2009 budget, and township news and updates are on the agenda for the annual meeting Saturday, June 28. Anyone can attend the meeting, but only people eligible to vote in Clark Township can vote on the salary. More...

Historic Parks Mark 50th Year of Museum Programs

Sunday, June 15, exactly 50 years since the Mackinac Island State Park Commission established its preservation program by opening Fort Mackinac, the agency celebrated its accomplishments at Fort Mackinac with speeches, music, and 50¢ admission More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace June 17 and June 18, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

For the Record

A story published June 5 in The St. Ignace News, "Students Must Pass New State Exam To Earn Diploma," suggested that passing new exit examinations is a graduation requirement imposed by the Michigan Department of Education. More...

Street Rodder Magazine Crew Tours St. Ignace

A marketing campaign linking the St. Ignace Car Show with the Back to the '50s Weekend car show in St. Paul, Minnesota, is in the works for next year, said Ed Reavie of Nostalgia Productions. More...

Les Cheneaux Schools Adopt 2008-2009 Budget

Les Cheneaux Community Schools will have $176,920 less to spend next year, as the district's anticipated revenues dip again with declining enrollment. So next year's budget shows a $66,215 reduction in expenditures. More...

Wine Tasting Begins Tuesday in Downtown St. Ignace

Wines, local music, and hors d'oeuvres from area restaurants will be featured throughout the summer at weekly wine tastings in St. Ignace. More...

Clark Twp. Board Hosts Hazardous Waste Clean-up; Gives Staff Raises

The Les Cheneaux Watershed Project and Clark Township will host another hazardous waste clean-up at the township hall, following board approval of the site June 19. More...

4th of July Parade Set for St. Ignace

The Fourth of July Ruby Goud reau Memorial Parade is set for Friday, July 4, at 1 p.m. in St. Ignace and will begin at the corner of Stockbridge and North State streets. More...

Rudyard Zaragoza Benefit Set Sunday

A picnic benefit for Mariana Zaragoza will be Sunday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. Donations will be accepted at the door. Miss Zaragoza is the granddaughter of Don and Barb Nelson. More...

MJ Bishop To Perform July 3

Acoustic musician MJ Bishop, originally of St. Ignace, will perform Thursday, July 3, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Summer Concerts in the Park in downtown Cheboygan. The concert is free of charge. Ms. Bishop now lives in Seattle, Washington. More...

Three Arrested in Moran for Drug Charges

Three Moran residents, a married couple and their son, were arrested on drug charges Tuesday, June 17. Cathy Campbell, 52, was arrested on one count maintaining a drug house. More...

E.U.P. Great Start Travels to Lansing Star Power Rally

A group of 13 adults and 12 children traveled from the Eastern Upper Peninsula to Lansing May 21 to participate in the Early Childhood Investment Corporation Star Power Rally at the State Capitol. More...

Outdoor Movies Canceled for July 2

Movies Under the Stars, scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, in St. Ignace, has been canceled, said City Manager Eric Dodson, although an August showing remains a possibility. More...

Space Offered at Cedarville Craft Show

Those interested in having a booth at the annual Arts and Crafts Show Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, at the Community Center in Cedarville should call the Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce at (906) 484-3935 to apply. More...

Music in Mackinaw Planned June 28

Music in Mackinaw will feature Neptune Quartet Saturday, June 28, at 8 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. The quartet consists of a cellist, mandolinist, guitarist, and bassist. The outdoor concerts are free of charge. More...

Marina Concerts To Begin July 2

Free weekly outdoor concerts will be offered at the St. Ignace Marina Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning July 2. Locals on the Bay will take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Bayside Live! concerts will be Thursdays at 7 p.m. Fat Katz of St. More...

Families Enjoy 'Summer Bash' at St. Ignace

Arriving in family vans, pushing strollers, and pulling wagons, more than 150 people, including 23 volunteers, enjoyed a day of fun at the Totally Toddlers Summer Bash Saturday, June 21, in St. Ignace. More...

Red Letter Days

Major Community Events in the Coming Year

June 2008 •33rd Annual St. Ignace Car Show, June 26 - 28 July 2008 •Port Huron to Mackinac Yacht Race, July 12 - 13 Mackinac Island •Music and Arts Dockside, July 20, More...

Public Meeting Calendar

Following is a schedule of open public meetings. This listing is for governmental and similar entities. Meetings of social and civic groups that are open to the public are listed in the Community Calendar. More...

Children Enjoy Griffin's Postcards

John Griffin of Cedarville made a historic postcard presentation May 7 to a group of fourth grade students at Les Cheneaux Elementary School. More...

Kinross Vacation Bible School Planned

Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 30, through Thursday, July 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fundamental Baptist Church in Kinross. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can attend the school. More...

Cedarville Cheerleaders Host Car Wash Fundraiser This Saturday

A car wash Saturday, June 28, will raise money for the Cedarville High School cheerleaders. The car wash will be at Central Savings Bank in Cedarville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of any amount will be accepted in exchange for a car wash. More...

Council Meeting Minutes Will Be Printed Sooner To Meet Charter Rules

The City of St. Ignace will now publish the unofficial minutes of City Council meetings, instead of the approved, official minutes, to meet charter guidelines. More...

Tickets Now Available for 'Hello Dolly' in Cedarville

Tickets are now on sale for the Les Cheneaux Education Foundation's summer production of "Hello, Dolly." Tickets can be purchased at Safe Harbor Books in Cedarville and The Village Idiom Used Book Store in Hessel, where patrons will be able to view More...

Registration Now Open for Les Cheneaux July 4th Parade

Advance registration for the annual Les Cheneaux Independence Day Parade to take place in Cedarville Friday, July 4, can be made by calling Penny Clymer at (906) 484-2330. Parade line-up will begin at 10 a.m. along Grove Street. More...

Nominations Sought for Rudyard Citizen

The Rudyard Township Park Board is seeking names of community members who, over the years, have given their time to serve the community and should be nominated for Rudyard Citizen of the Year. More...

St. Ignace Volunteer Firefighters Hone Skills with Training Exercises

St. Ignace firefighters have begun their summer training program and last month they tackled a live fire. More...

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