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Relay for Life Raises $41,000 at St. Ignace

More than $41,000 was raised during the Mackinac County Relay for Life, surpassing the goal of $37,500 set for the county and setting a new donation record during the event's 13th year. The old record, set in 2006, was $37,000. More...

Biscayne Bay Heading to Coast Guard Festival

The Coast Guard's ice-breaking tug Biscayne Bay left St. Ignace Sunday, July 27, for Grand Haven and the 84th Annual Coast Guard Festival, which is being held from Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, August 3. More...

St. Ignace Offers Kindergarten Camp to Incoming Students

The St. Ignace Elementary School is offering a summer camp, Kindergarten Camp, Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekday at the school. This camp is for all children beginning kindergarten in the fall. More...

Work by Local Artist Is Featured at Hospice Fundraiser

St. Ignace artist Yvonne Hughey Della-Moretta's original oil, "Mackinac Bridge Kaleidoscope," will be featured at Metamorphosis, a hospice fundraiser to be held at the Ice Rink Pavilion in Cheboygan from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 7. More...

United Way Hosts Open House

The United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula is holding an open house Thursday, July 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. The public is invited to attend and learn more about United Way agencies that serve Mackinac County. More...

Christmas in July, Tropics Featured in Les Cheneaux Annual Boat Parade

A Christmas tree glowing on the back of a boat, hula dancers and plastic palm trees on another boat, giant stuffed animals, and hundreds of lights made this year's boat parade through the Les Cheneaux Islands a night to remember Saturday, July 5. More...

Gilges Signs Book Tuesday in Cedarville

Former Cedarville resident Kent Gilges will visit the Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville to sign copies of his book, "A Grace Given," Tuesday, August 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Through the inspiring story of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Great Lakes Boat Building School Donates Row Boat

Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville recently donated a 16-foot rowing boat to Camp Quality, a Michigan program for children with cancer. More...

Hospice Volunteer Training Is Offered, Services Expanded

Three area training sessions are set for those interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. Training will be offered in St. Ignace Tuesday, August 5, in Cedarville Tuesday, August 19, and in Engadine Thursday, August 21. More...

Engadine School Plans Athlete Meeting Tuesday

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...

Les Cheneaux Slammin' Salmon Derby Will Be Held August 16

The seventh annual Slammin' Salmon Derby will be Saturday, August 16, at Hessel Marina. The derby offers $3,200 in cash prizes. This year, Islands Wildlife Association is teaming up with the Islander Bar to host this event. More...

434 Boats Compete in 100th Race to Mackinac

Light winds and sporadic downpours last weekend on Lake Michigan foretold that the only record to be set in the 100th running of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac would be the number of entries, which was 434. More...

Liquor Commission Public Hearing Will Be Held on Mackinac Island

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, July 30, at noon at Mackinac Island Community Hall. More...

Evangelist Will Visit Hessel Church

Evangelist Charles Kempf will visit Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hessel Sunday, August 3, through Friday, August 8. Services will be at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. each weekday. More...

Rental Rehab Proposed at St. Ignace

Meeting Is Wednesday for Interested Property Owners

A Rental Rehab Program designed to help improve and make available more rental housing in St. More...

Lenore V Symbolizes Les Cheneaux Memories for McMillan Family

To Be Featured at Hessel Boat Show

"From the time I was able to breathe, basically, I was in a boat," said Andy McMillan, 39, a fifthgeneration Marquette Island cottager. Throughout his youth in the Les Cheneaux Islands, Mr. More...

Upgrades to Courthouse Estimated at $500,000

Repairs and enhancements to the alarm system and elevator at the Mackinac County Courthouse could top $500,000, say county commissioners, who held a joint meeting July 2 with the Mackinac County Planning Commission to formulate a plan before making More...

Concerts Offered at St. Ignace Marina

Next Week: Michele Chenard, Boogie 2 Shooz

Michele Chenard will be featured in a Locals on the Bay concert Wednesday, August 6, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Marina. Ms. Chenard features alternative folk and rock music. Also at the marina, Boogie 2 Shooz will perform for Bayside Live! More...

Sault Summer Arts Festival Will Take Place August 5

The Sault Summer Arts Festival will take place Tuesday, August 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Federal Building on East Portage Street in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Red Cross Plans Blood Drives

American Red Cross blood drives will be held at the following locations in July and August: St. Ignace: Tuesday, August 26, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at United Methodist Church. Mackinac Island: Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. More...

Jim Bohn Bike and Hike Raises $6,400 for Cancer Prevention, Treatment Research

The second annual Jim Bohn Bike and Hike in Hessel Sunday, July 6, drew 125 participants and raised approximately $6,400 for cancer prevention and treatment research. More...

DeTour Salmonfest Begins August 9

DeTour Area Chamber of Commerce's 22nd annual Salmonfest fishing derby will take place Saturday, August 9, through Saturday, August 16, at DeTour Village. The derby concludes at 3 p.m. August 16. More...

St. Ignace Featured in August Great Lakes Boating Magazine

St. Ignace is featured in the August issue of Lakeland Boating as "The Secret of the Mackinac Straits: St. Ignace, Michigan." The six-page spread highlights the area's history, the St. More...

Les Cheneaux Community Garage Sale To Be August 16

Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Community Garage Sale Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Cedarville and Hessel areas. More...

Hiawatha Sportsman's Club Art, Craft Show Begins Saturday

The Hiawatha Sportsman's Club's 58th annual Art, Craft, and Hobby Show will take place Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, at the HSC Activities Building in Engadine from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free. More...

AA Sets Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous will now meet at noon Mondays at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Ignace, in addition to meeting there Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The newly offered daytime meeting is designed to accommodate those who work during the evenings. More...

Great Start Hosts Elected Officials and Candidates 'Meet and Greet'

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Great Start Collaborative will host a reception for the public to meet and greet elected officials and candidates Wednesday, July 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. More...

Maritime Concert Will Be Saturday

A Great Lakes and Maritime Music event will be Saturday, August 2, at Lake Superior State University (LSSU) with Lee Murdock performing at 8 p.m. at the Arts Center auditorium. A bus leaves the Les Cheneaux Schools parking lot at 5:30 p.m. More...

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