September 11, 2008 RSS feed / Social

Law Enforcement Torch Run Hits Straits Area Wednesday

As part of a 750-mile endurance run to benefit Special Olympics, members of area police forces and Special Olympics competitor Todd Williams of Petoskey will run across the Mackinac Bridge Wednesday, September 10. More...

O'Brien Completes Air Force Training

Air Force Airman Antonio O'Brien was graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Sparrow Project Meets September 11

The Sparrow Project will meet Thursday, September 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Glen Memorial Baptist Church in St. Ignace. A presentation will be given about wills, trusts, and guardianship. Child care will be provided. More...

Margaret LaPonsie To Speak in Rudyard

Margaret LaPonsie will speak at the Rudyard Historical Society meeting Thursday, September 11, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. Mrs. LaPonsie will talk about and display her art. More...

Surprise Party Marks Bessie's Pasties 50th Anniversary

A surprise party was planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bessie's Original Homemade Pasties in St. Ignace Saturday, August 2. More...

Sherlund Receives Manufacturing Technology Certificate

Brad Sherlund of Hessel was among those receiving a manufacturing technology certificate from the Sault Area Career Center, after completing 140 hours of training, and registrations are being taken now for future training sessions in anticipation o More...

Zion Lutheran Youth To Sell Doughnuts

The Zion Lutheran Church Senior High Youth in St. Ignace will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts Friday, September 12, at 3 p.m. at Glen's Market. Doughnuts may be preordered by calling 643-7870. More...

Wedding

Oven, Weaver

Jill Oven and Gary Weaver, both of Hale, were united in marriage Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Naubinway Marina with magistrate Linda Livermore officiating. The groom was given in marriage by his daughters, Courtney and Lindsey Weaver. More...

Booth Space Still Available for Happy Apple Day in DeTour

DeTour's Happy Apple Day Antique, Collectibles, Arts, and Craft Fairs planned for Saturday, September 20, still have space available for vendors, reported organizer Judy Jones. More...

Forestry Field Day Takes Place September 13 in Cedarville

Forestry Field Day, sponsored by the Chippewa East Mackinac Conservation District and the Michigan Tree Farm Association, will take place Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cedarville. The cost to participate is $10. More...

Albany Trail Ride To Be Saturday

The second annual Albany Trail Ride will take place Saturday, September 13, at The Albany Bar on M-134 in DeTour. Registered riders must sign in by 9 a.m. Participants will ride horseback over 20 miles of trail between Cedarville and DeTour. More...

St. Ignace Library Hosts Movie Night

The movie "Camp Rock" (rated G) will be shown Thursday, September 18, at 6:15 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. All movies are free and open to the public. More...

Oja Completes Navy Basic Training

Navy Seaman Christopher Oja, son of Georgia Talsma of Rudyard and Greg Oja of Sault Ste. Marie, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. More...

Wright Receives Webster Scholarship

Caitlin Wright has been recognized for superior academic achievement with an Albion College Webster Scholarship worth $12,500 and a Verle Klungness scholarship worth $2,000. More...

Girl Scouts Will Host Local Registration Events

Girls Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes will host a series of registration events for all girls in several locations as follows: DeTour: Monday, September 15, 5:30 p.m., at the DeTour Elementary School. More...

Pancake Chef To Treat Rescue Crews

Pancake Chef of Mackinaw City will treat police, firefighters, and emergency medical technician (EMT) personnel to a complimentary meal all day Thursday, September 11, as a token of appreciation. All first responders are invited. More...

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