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By Amy Polk A future "place of hope and healing" was celebrated Wednesday, May 28, as more than 100 people participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Mackinac Straits Health Systems hospital on North State Street, across from Lake Huron. More ...
Projects, Scholarships Funded at St. Ignace By Karen Gould More than $212,000 has been given to students and groups since the St. Ignace Area Community Foundation was founded in 1995. That amount includes the $22,991 that was awarded Tuesday, May 28, at the St. Ignace Public Library to 10 students, who received scholarships, and 12 groups for local projec... More ... City Charter Goes Under Council's Microscope Conflicts Between Operations, Document Prompt Review By Karen Gould Holding their first work session to examine the city charter Monday June 2, St. Ignace city council members say they don't want to spend the money to amend the 38- year old document, especially because the city already is in debt. More ...
By Karen Gould More than a century ago on Mackinac Island, a summer shop girl named Effie wrote a letter when her employer at Fenton's Bazaar stepped out of the store. The letter was never sent. It remained hidden for 107 years in the secret slit of a long wood merchandise table before it was discovered April 28... More ... CAA Bus Gets $10,000 From County Bus services began Monday, June 2, for Take 5 program clients and other residents who participate in the St. Ignace Community Action Agency's meal program. Mackinac County commissioners approved adding $10,000 to the agency's budget to pay for the services of a bus driver. More ... Kids Fishing Day Is June 7 Youth will be able to fish for 12-inch to 16-inch rainbow trout during the 12th Annual Kids Fishing Day Saturday, June 7. No fishing license is required for the event, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Castle Rock Ponds in the Hiawatha National Forest near St. Ignace. More ... Mackinaw City Planners Delay Waterfront Rezoning Decision By Paul Gingras The planning commission voted 5-2 to delay rezoning an area of Mackinaw City's waterfront, which includes Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry property, the village marina, and the village-owned dock property. The decision was made at a special meeting Thursday, May 22, and was preceded by a public hea... More ...
The St. Ignace Saints girls track team won the Division II state finals in Kingsford Saturday, May 31. Team members include (front, from left) Kayla Gustin, Kali Jo Marshall, Samantha Radecki, Nicole Elmblad; (middle) Mikaela Kelly, Heather Beaudoin, Chelsea Swope, Grace Wheeler, Caysey Brown, Head ... More ...
By Paul Gingras After several unsuccessful searches, Mackinac County Animal Control Officer Wendy Frosland finally coaxed a hungry female rottweiler from hiding near I-75 Sunday, May 26. It was pouring rain when the abandoned dog finally accepted food and allowed Mrs. Frosland to take her. More ... Coronation of Lilac Queen To Begin Annual Festival 59TH MACKINAC ISLAND LILAC FESTIVAL By Caitlyn Kienitz Mackinac Island Town Crier From the coronation of a new Lilac Queen to the annual Grand Parade, the 10 days of Mackinac Island's 59th Annual Lilac Festival will be filled with activities celebrating the Island and its bountiful lilacs. More ... Greektown Casino Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Greektown Casino in Detroit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, May 29. The Sault Ste. More ... |
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