November 6, 2008 RSS feed / News

Cut River Bridge Open Again

The US-2 Cut River Bridge work is finished for this construction season, and the bridge is open. The detour for the project, on Cut River Road, was lifted Friday, October 17, after the bridge was prepared and made safe for traffic. More...

Business Sign Limits Proposed in Clark Twp. Master Plan

The number and size of business signs in Clark Township will be limited if the idea meets public, township, and county approval. More...

For the Record

In an obituary published October 30 for Thomas O'Dowd of Rochester Hills, formerly of Cedarville, it should have been noted that Judge O'Dowd is survived by his wife of 18 years, Angeline (nee Spieles) O'Dowd. More...

St. Ignace History Book Spans 100 Years

A pictorial history book of St. Ignace that spans 100 years was introduced at an open house at the St. Ignace Public Library Wednesday, October 29. More...

Mackinaw City Bureau Retires All Debt

The Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau has paid its major financial obligations, a $149,000 line of credit and a six-month note for $50,000. More...

Charities Call for More Non-perishable Food Donations

The giving season is just getting started and area thrift stores and pantries are doing everything they can to keep up with the needs of the community. Connie Litzner, volunteer at the Hope Chest Resale Shop and St. More...

Wood Stoves Rising Again as Popular Home Heating Method

High cost of oil and gas fuels a boom in wood stoves. But what is the cost to climate?

George and Judith Reilly own a big antique house on the main street of Brandon, Vermont, a picturesque town on scenic Route 7. The house's front parlor doubles as a gallery to display the fabric art Judith creates in her upstairs studio. More...

Silent Hearts Assists Families Suffering Loss of Child

Hospice of Chippewa County is offering Silent Hearts, a support group for families who are suffering the loss of an infant or child. More...

The St. Ignace News Welcomes Two New Reporters

The St. Ignace News has welcomed two new writers to its staff, John S. DeMott, originally of Mount Clemens, and Jonathan Eppley, formerly of Port Huron. Mr. More...

Island Fall Ferry Schedule Announced

Daily ferry departures to and from St. Ignace and Mackinac Island have changed for the fall season. Departures to the Island for the fall and winter will be from Arnold Transit Company's St. Ignace dock. More...

Hearing on State Library Aid Changes To Take Place in St. Ignace

The Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries and the Library of Michigan will hold two public hearings in St. Ignace and Lansing in November on pending rule changes on how public libraries apply for state aid. More...

Hunters Asked To Save Duck Wings For LSSU Student's Study

A Lake Superior State University student is asking duck hunters to contribute duck wings for study data this fall. More...

Football Game, Nov. 1 Events Behind Trick or Treat Decision

City Reschedules Halloween Activity...

Danger to children from traffic for a football playoff game in St. Ignace on Halloween Friday, October 31, caused city officials to reschedule trick-or-treat activity to Thursday. The change was announced by the city Monday, October 27. More...

Costumes on Parade...

The annual parade of costumes at St. Ignace Elementary School is held for students from developmental kindergarten through seventh grade. More...

Newton Twp. Changes Meeting Date

Newton Township board meetings will now be on the second Monday of the month instead of the second Wednesday. The next meeting will be Monday, November 10, at 7 p.m. at the township hall. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace October 27 through October 29, Judge Beth Gibson and Judge Clayton Graham presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Eligible Area Residents Need To Sign Up for Food Assistance Programs

Area residents who may be eligible for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) must sign up for a new program card to receive food for distribution. More...

Arbor Day Mini Grant Applications Are Available

Applications are now available for Michigan's Arbor Day Mini Grant program. The purpose of the Arbor Day Mini Grant program is to highlight Arbor Day and the role that trees and forests play in our everyday lives. More...

County's Taxable Value This Year at More Than $887 Million, Up $3.8 Million From 2007

Mackinac County has a taxable value of $887,734,589 for 2008, according to the apportionment report presented by Equalization Director Jim Fenlon and approved by county commissioners at their Thursday, October 23 meeting. More...

Hearing Is Thurs. for Parks Plan

Mackinaw City

The Mackinaw City Parks, Recreation, and Greenways plan, 18 months in the making, will be before the Village Council Thursday, November 6, at 7 p.m. for a final public hearing, and is expected to be adopted. More...

Donations Sought for Sheriff's Fundraiser

The Mackinac County Sheriff's Office is mailing letters seeking sponsors to donate toward the cost of printed educational materials to be distributed at various community events over the coming year, Sheriff Scott Strait announced Tuesday, October More...

St. Ignace Council Is Paid for October Meetings

In October, payment to members of the St. Ignace City Council for attending meetings and events totaled $1,950. Meeting salaries are set, while no rules constitute what events are eligible for payment. More...

Downtown Trees Get Lights

On State Street, from Goudreau to Spring streets, white lights were strung on downtown St. Ignace trees Wednesday, October 29. More...

Rudyard High Hosts Mock Presidential Debate

One week before the Presidential election, Rudyard High School hosted "Great Debate 2008" in the gymnasium Tuesday afternoon, October 28. More...

Mackinac County Elected Officials Will Get Pay Increase

Salaries will increase 3% next year for all elected county officials, except Prosecuting Attorney Fred Feleppa and Sheriff Scott Strait, who each will receive a 2% pay raise. More...

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