By Karen Gould
Three days before Christmas, St. Ignace Kiwanis Club representatives presented gifts to residents at Long Term Care, $500 to the St.
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Billie Clark of Moran reports that $9,000 of the necessary $15,000 has been raised to buy a new van to transport veterans to and from the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Iron Mountain. More...
Workers at Mackinac County Community Action Agency in St. Ignace hosted 92 people for the annual Christmas luncheon Monday, December 22, serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and several side dishes, with cheesecake for dessert. More...
83 New State Police Recruits Join Force
Eighty three new Michigan State Police troopers began their new jobs across the state Monday, December 22, all graduates of the first group of recruits to join the force since 2004. Two Mackinaw City men were among the group. More...
The Les Cheneaux Elementary fourth grade class sings a traditional Canadian Christmas carol during the district's Winter Music Program Wednesday, December 17. Elementary music teacher Betty Struble (seated at right) conducts the students. More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace December 23, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
Richard Mislan was recently awarded the 2008 Purdue University College of Technology Outstanding Faculty in Engagement Award. Mr. More...
About 85 current and alumni Cedarville band students will participate in a 12-hour overnight Band-A-Thon, which starts at 7 p.m. Friday, January 2, and ends the following morning. More...
A groomed cross country ski trail system is maintained by the Rudyard Lions Club on Rudyard Area Schools property. The Rudyard School Farm Trail Network consists of six loops ranging from one-half mile to 4.5 miles in length. More...
Kylie Belleville, 12, of Rudyard, bagged her first buck while hunting near her home with her father Sunday, December 7, during the muzzleloading hunting season. The buck has a seven-point rack and was the only one taken in the family. More...
Deadline Is January 5 To Sign Up for Class
A two-day construction safety course will be offered Wednesday, January 14, and Thursday, January 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kinross Township Hall in Kinross. More...
Students of the month for November at Turner-Howson Elementary School in Rudyard are (back row, from left): Isaiah May, Diana Leask, Nicholas D'Autremont, Shane Coffey, Sydnie Zeeryp, Nathaniel Snowberger, Emilee Curtis, with Principal Bill Goe More...
The Clark Township Planning Commission is returning to its regular, once monthly meeting schedule now that the township master plan and zoning ordinance update project is complete. More...
"Whispers of the North" will present "The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute" Saturday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. at The Opera House in Cheboygan. The performance is part of the Benefit Concert Series. Tickets cost $8. More...
In less than two months, the government-mandated DTV Transition will require millions of Americans to take action to maintain access to free, over-the-air television. More...
Agree Program Must Be Modified To Keep Pace With Rising Costs
By Karen Gould
The three-way county match program that supports road projects in the townships received a $130,000 commitment from the Mackinac County board of commissioners Monday, 29, during a special meeting to iron out a misunderstanding with the road commiss More...
AARP Driver Safety Program for senior citizens will be Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie. More...
In recognition of New Year's resolutions to quit smoking and using tobacco, health officials are encouraging people to take steps to make their resolution successful, including contacting the Michigan Tobacco Quitline at (800) 784- 8669. More...
Lisa Wheeler of St. Ignace has been awarded a $600 scholarship to be used toward books and tuition at University of Michigan School of Information. More...
Bluewater League Mackinaw Trolley 73, U.P. State Credit Union 72, Gateway Lanes 67, News Crew 58, Gerry's Beauty Shop 48, Northern Bells 48, Quality Inn 44, Apollo Home Mortgage 38. HTG/s: U.P. More...
Audie's Scholarship Ball Committee will present a fundraiser called "Polar Nights" Saturday, January 17, from 8 p.m. to midnight in the banquet room at Audie's Restaurant in Mackinaw City. More...