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Incumbent Gary McDowell Faces Challenger Alex Strobehn for 107th District Seat

Two-term Michigan Representative Gary McDowell, 56, a Democrat from Rudyard, is opposed in his bid for reelection to the 107th District office by Republican Alex Strobehn, 21, of Sault Ste. Marie, a student at Lake Superior State University. More...

School Budget Shortfall Better Than Expected

St. Ignace Board Adjusts Projection, Hears Positive Audit

St. Ignace Area Schools will be operating in the red this year, although not as much as first projected in June. A revised budget adopted by the school board Monday, October 13, projects a $176,000 shortfall. More...

Masonic Lodge Donates $500 to DARE

Skip Jarman, secretary of St. Ignace Masonic Lodge 369, presents a $500 donation to State Police Trooper Fred Strich, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officer, Thursday, October 16. The St. More...

For the Record

In the obituary of Edward McNamara Jr. published in the October 16, 2008, issue of The St. Ignace News, the correct list of pallbearers was not included. Pallbearers for Mr. McNamara were Prentiss M. "Giz" Brown III, Dr. More...

Sault SmartZone Will Promote Business Development

A new state-sponsored technology center at Sault Ste. Marie will promote research and business development of injection-molded plastics, precision machined surgical tools, precision bearings and electronics, and robotics. More...

Maps Available To Show ATV Routes in Forest

A map is available to show which areas of the HIawatha National Forest are open to wheeled motor vehicle use. More...

Great Lakes Research Center Will Be Built at Houghton

Research into pressing concerns in Great Lakes freshwater management, such as the effects of global climate change and the impact of invasive species, will be advanced by building a new $25 million Great Lakes research center, for which Governor Je More...

Professional Foresters Can Offer Advice on Managing Woodland Property

Ever thought about a timber sale on your property and then decided against it? Or, maybe you remain unsure for any number of reasons? More...

Police Seek Help in Identifying Man Found in U.P. 42 Years Ago

A new drawing has been released to help Michigan State Police identify a body found 42 years ago, in November 1966, in woods northwest of Trout Lake in Chippewa County. More...

Red Cross Blood Drive Set at Kinross

An American Red Cross blood drive will take place Friday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Kinross Recreation Center. More...

Two Kincheloe Residents Are Facing Felony Theft Charges

Joshua Allen O'Connor, 21, and Scott James Adams, 22, both of Kincheloe, were arrested Tuesday, October 14, in connection with the September 19 break in of a Kinross business, according to Chippewa County Prosecutor Brian Peppler. More...

Parent Steering Committee Will Meet

The Parent Coalition Steering Committee of the Great Start program for Mackinac County will meet Monday, October 27, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Driftwood Restaurant in St. Ignace. More...

Pregnancy Care Center To Host Auction

The Care Net Pregnancy Center in Sault Ste Marie will host an auction Thursday, November 6, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Sault Area High School cafeteria. Dessert will be served. More...

Gibson, North Race for District Court Bench

Beth Ann Gibson and Thomas B. North seek the post of 92nd District Court judge in the November 4 election. More...

Carmody Runs Unopposed for 11th Circuit Court

Judge William Carmody of Shelter Bay is seeking the bench of 11th Circuit Court in the November 4 election. Unopposed in the race, he will replace retiring Judge Charles Stark. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace October 13 through October 15, Judge Beth Gibson and Judge Clayton Graham presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Eastern U.P. Youth Set Their Own Community Priorities

Students from schools in Luce, Chippewa, and Mackinac counties say they want to help area young people make better decisions and they are looking to adults around them help them understand what life is about and what their place is in the community More...

St. Ignace Visitors Bureau Elects New Board

Jim DeKeyser of St. Ignace Super 8 Motel was elected president of the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau board of directors Tuesday, October 14. More...

High Turnout Expected for Nov. 4 Election

Mackinac County election officials, like those across the state, are anticipating a high voter turnout, noting a high number of absentee ballot voters and several highly contested challenges in the county, as well as the presidential race. More...

LaSalle High School Students Will Hold Food Drive Sunday

LaSalle High School students will trick or treat for food donations in St. Ignace Sunday afternoon, October 26. More...

United Way To Host Open House

United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula will hold a public open house Thursday, November 6, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Cedarville Inn in Cedarville. More...

EUP Great Start Schedules Parent Appreciation Workshop for Nov. 8

The E.U.P. Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition is hosting a parent workshop and appreciation luncheon Saturday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brimley Area Schools. Registration forms are due by Tuesday, November 4. More...

DNR's Research Vessel Chinook Has Been in Service for Sixty Years

She started out as a patrol boat for law enforcement. For a while, she was outfitted for sportfishing. But for the past 35 years, her main duty has been trawling on Lake Huron monitoring fish populations. More...

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