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Click here for digital edition  Fire damage has been repaired at some stores in Mackinaw City following a June 23 fire at the former Stimpson House hotel, but at least one shop will remain closed for some time. "My store is basically totaled for the season," said Rob Bynoe of Mackinac Island, owner of Oak Tree Gifts. More ... A new flagpole, delivered to St. Ignace City Hall on State Street, is lifted from the truck bed by members of the Department of Public Works, working with Maverick Construction and using a 60-foot crane. The 50-foot pole was set in place Tuesday morning, June 24. The pole was anchored in a base near the city's old pole, which was bent and is visible in the photograph just left of City Hall. A flag already was flying on the new pole by afternoon. The pole, which came from the former North Bay Inn property, was donated to the city by First National Bank. More ... Clark Township Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved four variances Tuesday night, June 24, one for a porch extension and three for oversized storage structures. Kara and Greg Guertin, Marquette residents who recently bought a home on Hodeck Street in Cedarville, will build an 8-foot by 24-foot covered porch on the front of the house. More ... Michigan's minimum wage increased by 25¢ Tuesday, July 1, when it climbed to $7.40 an hour for most workers. The increase is the last of three increases approved in 2006 by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Jennifer Granholm. The minimum wage increased to $6.95 October 1, 2006, from $5.15, and then to $7.15 July 1, 2007. More ... Auditors say Mackinac County is in good financial shape and ended 2007 in the black, however, they caution commissioners that tougher days may be ahead as limitations on revenue growth are likely, owing to a number of factors. The county ended 2007 with a general fund balance of $3,305,740, up $918,191 over the 2006 general fund ending balance of $2,387,549. More ... The third annual Venetian-style Lighted Boat Parade and Costume Party will be Saturday, July 5, at 9 p.m. Parade participants will start at the Hessel Marina and travel to Cedarville Bay. Everyone is welcome, and lighted boats and costumes are not necessary to participate. More ... MJ Bishop MJ Bishop will be featured in a Locals on the Bay concert Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Marina. Ms. Bishop was born and grew up in St. Ignace, and has been writing and performing around her home in Seattle, Washington, for years. Ms. Bishop performs her own style of folk, country, and blues music. More ... The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace June 20 and June 24, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. The court does not distinguish between jail time to be served immediately and jail sentences that are suspended. More ... The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway has drawn the attention of Michigan Travel Ideas magazine's list of 10 great museums in Michigan. More ... The Summer Fun Series for Children will be offered at the Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville through July. Four sessions will teach art, craft, and game skills to children ages seven through 10. Classes will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More ... Boating safety classes for all ages will be offered in Cedarville Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11. People who plan to take the class must register early, because space is limited. Classes will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clark Township Fire and Ambulance Hall on Meridian Street in Cedarville. More ... Bethel Lutheran Church of Cedarville will host its annual strawberry social Tuesday, July 8, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Desserts will be served in the fellowship hall or by take-out order. Call (906) 484- 2730 to place take-out orders. More ... The second annual Jim Bohn Bike and Hike will be Sunday, July 6, in Hessel, starting at 11 a.m. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Islander Bar in Hessel, at 134 Pickford Avenue. The event was named in memory of Cedarville resident Jim Bohn, father of the bar's owner, Greg Bohn. Last year it raised $5,850 for the Cancer Research Foundation. More ... Volunteers and staff of the Les Cheneaux Historical Association spent the winter refreshing the interior of the museum in Cedarville, and displays have been changed and updated with artifacts that were previously in storage or are recent acquisitions. More ... Stilt-walker Neil Sauter raised more than $16,000 for United Cerebral Palsy during his walk across Michigan in June. At the Wisconsin border in Ironwood Friday, June 27, Mr. Sauter, who has mild cerebral palsy, completed his 830-mile journey spanning the upper and lower peninsulas. While passing through the Straits area, Mr. More ... Information for safely handling birds suspected of dying from Type E botulism have been announced by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Community Health and the Michigan Sea Grant Extension. More ... A measure to extend unemployment benefits in states with high unemployment has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and awaits action by the Senate. The U.S. More ... Dressed in an authentic Texaco gas station uniform, Chris Case drew the attention he desired at the St. Ignace Car Show Saturday, June 28. Not only did he restore a 1946 Chevrolet pickup to gleaming perfection, earning him a Nostalgia Productions top 40 award, he also restored an antique gas pump and "lubester," an oil-dispensing device, creating a gas station display. More ... A summer reading program called "Catch the Reading Bug" will begin Wednesday, July 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Engadine Library. The reading program will meet every Wednesday through August 13. The program is open to children age 3 through those entering eighth grade. More ... The Pickford Area Historical Museum will host a hamburger bash Saturday, July 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pickford Town Hall. Proceeds will benefit the museum. More ... Nominations are now being accepted for the Business of the Year award at Rudyard. To nominate a business, contact Stephen Davis, 11298 West Welch Road, Rudyard, Michigan 49780; telephone (906) 478-7879 Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, July 16. More ... A wind energy workshop will be offered in St. Ignace, Tuesday, August 19, at Little Bear East Arena and Conference Center. The Wind Energy Siting and Policy Issues workshop will be offered by Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) as part of its Citizen Planner series. More ... Rudyard Public Library will host a children's summer-time story hour on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. More ... The following entries won awards at the 2008 St. Ignace Car Show. Best of Show Modified, Seabrook Award: 1939 Ford Convertible, Dale Surber of Marion, Ohio Best of Show Original, Winkelman Award: 1940 Pontiac, More ... Local businesses will be tested this month to see whether they are checking identification, as required, when teens attempt to buy tobacco products. More ... Anna Krause (left), 16, with Teddy, and Arielle Kammers, 16, with Max, enjoy a summer afternoon walk Monday, June 30. The two St. Ignace girls are among several volunteers at the Mackinac County Animal Shelter, allowing the dogs to exercise and spend some time away from their pens. The shelter currently has 12 dogs and 12 cats. Those who would like to volunteer can stop by the shelter on Cheeseman Road between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday. To walk dogs, volunteers must show up no later than noon. At least one adult should accompany younger volunteers. More ... The eight-person Mackinaw City Planning Commission will ask the village president and council to fill an empty seat on their board, after a tie vote at their June 12 meeting stalled a recommendation on four unzoned waterfront parcels in the village. At their Thursday, June 26, meeting, they said they would like the seat filled before the issue comes to a vote again. More ... Clark Township Neighborhood Watch members swapped stories at their June 10 meeting about recent car thefts and petty crime, and their continued efforts to stop criminal activity. They talked about the importance of curbing crime in a community that is dependent on tourism, and explained their concerns that crime might drive tourists and families away. More ... A car hit the north side of Rosemary's Hair Gallery on North State Street in St. Ignace early Tuesday, June 24. No one was hurt when Lois Lenaghan of Jackson drove her 2007 minivan into the side of the building. She was not sure, reported Police Chief Tim Matelski, how the accident happened or if she had put her foot on the gas pedal, rather than the brake. The building sustained "relatively major damage," he said, while the vehicle was able to be driven away, although it had front-end damage, including two broken headlights. More ... Readers of Midwest Gaming and Travel magazine recently gave Kewadin Casinos five awards for the Dream Catchers Restaurant, Players Club, and Entertainment Department. The results of the annual Readers Choice Awards Survey of Native American Casinos will be published in the magazine's July issue. More ... Nineteen St. Ignace residents, including 13 teenagers and six adults, traveled to Alaska June 2 to volunteer through Youth Encounter, and returned June 13. The group slept on floors as guests whenever possible, to try to keep expenses to a minimum, reported Pastor Tari Stage- Harvey. More ... The placement of American flags and city banners along State Street is drawing questions from residents, said Deb Evashevski, director of the St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority. On the west side of the street, they face inward toward buildings. On the east side, the flags and banners face the road. They are attached to city light poles and the location of the light poles has affected their placement. Poles on the west side of the street are placed near the curb, she said, making it necessary for the banners and flags to hang inward to avoid potential damage from tall vehicles like motor homes and trucks. Poles on the east side of the street stand away from the curb, allowing the banners and flags to hang over the sidewalk instead of near the street. More ... The sports channel, ESPN Classic, is producing a documentary on the 100th sailing of the Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. More than 4,500 sailors aboard 460 sailboats will participate in the world's longest annual freshwater sailing race. The 333-nautical-mile event begins Saturday, July 19, off Chicago's lakefront near Navy Pier. More ... Upper Peninsula Chapter 16 of the State Employee Retirees Association will host its spring luncheon Monday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room at the State Office Building in Escanaba. More ... Engadine Schools remains basically closed to the public during the summer renovation process. Demolition is complete in the high school and the same process will soon begin in the elementary. Ceilings in the first, sixth, and preschool classrooms will be removed. All asbestos abatement is complete. More ... The Cedarville High School cheerleaders' car wash has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 5, at Central Savings Bank in Cedarville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A can drive will be held in conjunction with the wash to raise money for the cheerleading program. More ... As a fundraiser, the Cedarville Middle School cheerleaders will host a 4th of July Middle School Dance, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at the Cedarville Community Center. Cost is $3 per student. More ... The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program and its partners are offering free well water testing for nitrates, nitrites, and triazine pesticides. Anyone with a private drinking water well may participate. Pick up bottles and sampling directions at a local Michigan State University (MSU) Extension office. More ... American Red Cross blood drives will take place at the following locations in July: Kincheloe: Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Kinross Complex Training Center. Cedarville: Tuesday, July 15, from noon to 5:45 p.m. More ... The second annual St. Ignace Fish Feast will celebrate the community's fishing heritage and will highlight Mackinac Bridge history. The event, set for Saturday, July 26, comes the day after the Community and St. Ignace Area Schools All Class Reunion, and organizers are hoping the two activities on one weekend will make it convenient for all to attend. More ... Soo Theatre Project will present Rock Starz, a concert featuring four bands, B3NT Rollercoaster, Set to Random, The Darwin Project, and Scofflaw, Friday, July 11, at 5 p.m. at the theater in Sault Ste. Marie. More ... The Chippewa County Historical Society will host historian and author Deidre Stevens at a book signing reception Wednesday, July 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the historical society in Sault Ste. Marie. Her new book on the history of Sault Ste. More ... The Straits Evangelical Free Church will host a Kids Freedom Party Thursday, July 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the church in St. Ignace. Children up to sixth grade will have the opportunity to meet local servicemen, pray for and write to the troops, sing patriotic songs, participate in outdoor games, and eat cake and ice cream. More ... NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, the son of Richard Petty, will be in St. Ignace Sunday, July 13, to sign autographs and pose for pictures with people while raising money for chronically ill children. Mr. Petty will be at the Holiday Station at 10 a.m., along with a group of motorcyclists taking part in the 14th Anniversary Chick-fil- A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. More ... Hatha yoga classes will be offered in Cedarville this summer starting Tuesday, July 22. The classes will meet twice a week at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are being offered through Consolidated Community Schools Services (CCSS). More ... The annual Islands Wildlife banquet, auction, and raffles Saturday, June 14, raised approximately $8,000 for the organization, which awards college scholarships to Clark Township and Pickford students, and financially supports a number of wildlife and environmental activities throughout the Clark Township community. More ... A new marketing campaign will be launched in July by Kewadin Casinos. It will be reflected in gradual changes in advertising, promotional, and office materials, and a new logo design, announced the casino chain's owner, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. More ... Paradise has been named the Wild Blueberry Capital of Michigan. The House of Representatives adopted this resolution proposed by State Representative Gary McDowell, it was announced June 14. At the turn of the 20th century, Paradise was logged for its huge strands of white pine. More ... The State of Michigan has begun offering unemployed workers two new electronic options, debit cards and direct deposit, for receiving their unemployment benefits. The Unemployment Insurance Agency expects most workers will opt to collect their unemployment benefits electronically, although they may still elect to receive payments by mail. More ... Paul Wilson has won his third Gold Award at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum's annual Midwestern Model Ships and Boat Contest for his entry, The Swan, a model of a Mackinaw boat. The Gold Award is the top award in the contest. More ... Parents in Mackinac County now can get assistance with properly installing their child safety seats and by October, seats and booster seats will be available free from the St. Ignace Police Department and the Sheriff's Office. More ... Horton Creek will play for the "Music in Mackinaw" concert series Saturday, July 5, at 8 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. Horton Creek is a bluegrass band from Charlevoix County. The outdoor concerts are free of charge. More ... Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville has been showing children's movies since June 14, and will continue the Saturday movie showings through August 2. The Saturday Kids' Flicks program offers free movies to children of all ages every Saturday at 11 a.m., after the children's story hour and craft. More ... A live, outdoor concert by the band Breathe Owl Breathe will be presented Wednesday, July 2, at the Village Idiom bookstore in Hessel at 7 p.m. The event is a fundraiser, and the cost will be $15 for adults. Children can attend free of charge. Proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the Animals and Les Cheneaux Community Schools music program. More ... The St. Stanislaus Catholic Church picnic will be Saturday, July 5, at Maple Grove on M-48 in Goetzville. Mass will be at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue chicken dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available. Cost is $9 for adults. More ... |
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