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Supervisor Post Challenged in Clark Township August 5

In Clark Township, the August 5 primary election will determine who could be supervisor, as both incumbent Linda Hudson and challenger Gerald Hill are Republicans. More...

Rudyard Community To Celebrate Summer Fest This Weekend

The annual Rudyard Summer Fest will offer a wide variety of activities to celebrate the season Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25, Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. More...

Bishop, Conga Se Menne To Play Next Week

Locals on the Bay and Bayside Live!

Jim Bishop will be featured in a Locals on the Bay concert Wednesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Marina. Mr. Bishop offers a wide selection of music, including ballads, polkas, pop, western, and contemporary. He lives in St. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace July 11 and July 16, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Marquette Twp. Board Uncontested

Candidates for the Marquette Township board will face no opposition in the August 5 primary election. Approximately 425 registered voters will be able to show support of the incumbent board. More...

Four Candidates Running for Two Seats on Hendricks Twp. Board; Road Millage on Ballot

By Paul Gingras

Four candidates are seeking two open seats on the Hendricks Township Board of Trustees. Three will appear on the Tuesday, August 5, primary ballot, which is a race between Democrats and Republicans. More...

Portage Twp. Ballot Will Include Millage Proposals and Races for Supervisor, Teasurer, Trustees

By Paul Gingras

There are three contested races for four-year seats on the Portage Township Board of Trustees in the Tuesday, August 5, primary. More...

Davis, Hill Race for Surveyor Seat

Incumbent Jeffrey Davis, 32, a Republican, is with Great Lakes Land Surveying in Hessel. More...

West-Mackinac Garden Club Offer Hypertufa Planters Demo

Sharon Spencer and Marcia Waters of the West-Mackinac Garden Club will present a demonstration on hypertufa planter construction Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m., at the home of Marcia Waters in Naubinway. More...

Two Millage Proposals,Candidates on Ballot at Bois Blanc

About 110 registered voters on Bois Blanc Township will head to the polls in the primary election August 5 to consider two proposals and board seats. The township is seeking a renewal to cover costs to operate a transfer station on the island. More...

Friends of the Library Host Used Book Sale in Rudyard

The Friends of the Rudyard Public Library annual used book sale will be offered at the library through Saturday, August 2. Library hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. More...

Stupak Takes Applications for Military Academy Nominations

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Custom-designed Music To Be Featured at Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show

By Karen Gould

Moored among the vintage wooden boats at Hessel this year will be a three-month-old, customdesigned, 34-foot Grand Craft sport cruiser. More...

St. Ignace Tree Committee Eyes Grant Program To Combat EAB

By Karen Gould

Taking action against the aggressive emerald ash borer (EAB), the St. Ignace Tree Committee is expected to recommend participation in a matching grant program totaling $10,000. More...

Clark Twp. Hires Assessor, Turns Down Planning Commission Nomination

By Paul Gingras

Polly Cairns, owner and operator of Watson Assessing Services LLC, will take over as Clark Township assessor Monday, July 28, three days after the current assessor, Sherry Burd, completes her service. Mrs. More...

Volunteers To Paint Storm Drains Sunday

The Straits Area Watershed group hopes to raise awareness of storm drains with an activity Sunday, July 27, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion playground pavilion in St. Ignace. Volunteers will paint the storm drains. More...

For the Record

On page 12 of the July 17 issue of The St. Ignace News, an incorrect caption appears under a picture in the upper right corner. More...

Supervisor and Trustees Face Competition in Brevort Township Election August 5

By Paul Gingras

There are two contested races for seats on the Brevort Township Board of Trustees for the Tuesday, August 5 primary. Incumbent Edward Serwach and Darren Spring will seek the township supervisor position. More...

St. Ignace Twp. Faces No Challengers

Approximately 630 registered voters in St. Ignace Township will head to the polls, facing no ballot propositions and no contests for the township board, as all incumbents remain unchallenged in the August 5 primary. More...

Recreation Millage Renewal on Ballot in Moran Township; Incumbents Run Unopposed for Seats

By Paul Gingras

Moran Township Supervisor Jim Durm, Clerk Kristine Vallier, Treasurer Susan Dionne, and Trustees Lonnie Heuer and Mark Spencer are running unopposed for reelection in Moran Township. Mr. More...

Incumbent Candidates for Garfield Township Board Share Views With Voters

By Paul Gingras

There are no contested races for seats on the Garfield Board of Trustees for the Tuesday, August 5 primary. All township officials are running unopposed for reelection. They include Supervisor Cleo Smith, Clerk Linda Bennett, Treasurer Debra L. More...

Silent Auction Will Be Held by EUP Fine Arts Council

The E.U.P. Fine Arts Council will host a silent auction and dance for the continued restoration of the Cultural Center, formerly the Sacred Heart Hall, in DeTour Village Saturday, July 26, beginning at 7 p.m. More...

Music in Mackinaw Features Dance North! and Genessee Valley Concert Band

Dance North! will perform for the "Music in Mackinaw" concert series Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m., followed by Genessee Valley Concert Band at 9 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. Dance North! More...

Engadine School Plans Athlete Meeting

For athletes in ninth through 12th grade competing in volleyball and football at Engadine High School, there will be a meeting Tuesday, August 5, at 6 p.m., at the high school. More...

New Mackinaw City Postmaster Ariane Waldie Sworn in July 11

The new Mackinaw City Postmaster, Adriane Waldie, took the oath of office Friday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Her daughter, Jenna, held the Bible as family and community members looked on. More...

3 Seek Hudson Twp. Trustee Seat

By Paul Gingras

Three candidates are seeking two open positions on the Hudson Township Board of Trustees. Voters will cast ballots for their preferred candidates at the Tuesday, August 5, primary election. More...

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