Chief Wawatam Engine To Be Returned to St. Ignace
By Karen Gould
      Two city preservation projects have received the support of the St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Last week, the DDA welcomed an offer for one of the engines from the Chief Wawatam railroad ferry and agreed to pay fuel costs to bring it here.
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56 Animals Seized From Farm; Neglect Charged
By Ryan Schlehuber
      Fifty-six animals were seized from a Rexton farm by the Mackinac County Animal Control Thursday, January 10, owing to neglect. The charge will be made in the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace. A preliminary hearing date has yet to be set.
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Hessel Lot Rezoning Is Suggested
Move May Open Door to Shore Strip Development
By Amy Polk
      Clark Township Planning Commission opened the first door to allowing commercial development on the east side of Mertaugh Boatworks in Hessel, where owners were denied permission to build a 6,000-square-foot boathouse on Lot 55 in October 2007.
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Ice Use by Non-hockey Events Questioned
By Ryan Schlehuber
      Questions were raised at a St. Ignace Recreation Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, January 9, over booking non-rental events at Little Bear East Ice Arena during open weekends. Scott Winkelman, president of the St.
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Outhouse Race To Highlight Mackinaw City Winterfest
Activities Planned for This Weekend
By Paul Gingras
      The 15th annual Mackinaw City Winterfest will celebrate northern Michigan winter Thursday, January 17, through Saturday, January 19, in any weather. The third annual outhouse race, a colorful event that has become one of Winterfest's main attractions, is expected to proceed at 2 p.m. Saturday at S...
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January Thaw: It Didn't Last Long
     Fog, rain, and warm temperatures took their toll on Mackinac Island's snow Tuesday, January 8. As snow disappeared, bikes were uncovered and snowmobiles were temporarily tucked under the sidewalk canopy of the Chippewa Hotel on Main Street as these workers took to foot and bicycle on their way to th...
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Two K-8 Teachers To Receive Special Training; Math Classes May be Added
By Paul Gingras
      Two St. Ignace teachers will go on paid leave next winter semester to receive special training in mathematics and science, to assist the district in meeting the state's curricula mandates in the elementary and middle schools.
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Dance Game Is Popular at School
     Thursday, January 3, students at St. Ignace Area Schools entertain themselves with a popular video dance game at the end of the school day. Pictured are (front, from left) Joseph Kelly, Ellis Graham; (middle) Sierra Metz; (back) Richard Bentley.
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Planners Debate Artificial Siding for Buildings on Island
By Karen Gould
      A hole found in Mackinac Island's historic district ordinance sparked debate during the January 8 Planning Commission meeting and had members agreeing to tap into state resources for advice on the use of artificial siding on Island buildings. Commissioners questioned whether the use of fiber cemen...
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This Year's Snowsfest To Have Carribbean Theme in Hessel
      The Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce will host the 2008 Snowsfest in Hessel Friday, February 15, through Sunday, February 17. This year's event will have a Caribbean theme.
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