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Click here for digital edition  St. Ignatius Loyola Church has received a variance to install an elevator on the corner of Church and Spring Streets, making the church barrier free. A variance needed to allow the enclosure, which will encroach on a 30-foot setback, was granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at a hearing Monday evening, January 5. More ... Fiber optic cable was stolen from Drummond Island sometime between October 18 and November 15. More than $50,000 worth of cable was reported stolen from a building near the Drummond Island Resort on Maxton Road. More ... In a special meeting Monday, December 29, Mackinac County Commissioners adopted the 2009 budget, reviewed bids for the county's audit, and approved extending employment of the tax clerk. The county's 2009 budget of $5.8 million is about 9%, or $483,198.66, more than last year. More ... The page one article of the December 25 issue "$5.2 Million Road Budget Set; 5-Year Plans Approved," regarding the Mackinac County Road Commission, should have read, "Townships are required to pay 50% of the local share of the work and engineering costs. More ... The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace December 30, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. The court does not distinguish between jail time to be served immediately and jail sentences that are suspended. More ... The January meeting of the Rudyard Historical Society will feature Vern Cornwell, a woodcarver, who will speak Thursday, January 8, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. Mr. Cornwell will discuss and display his woodcarvings. Re - freshments will be provided. The meeting is free and open to the public. More ... State Representative Gary McDowell will have office hours Monday, January 12, in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, and Petoskey. The schedule for the office hours is as follows: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. More ... Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts Troop 5182 of Kincheloe and Rudyard volunteered their time to ring the Salvation Army bell December 20 in front of Glen's Market in Sault Ste. Marie. Troop leaders are Lisa Sigmond and Jennifer King. More ... As many as 80,000 Michigan senior citizens and adults with disabilities could automatically get help with their food budgets next year under a federal pilot project. Under the project, adults who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and who live independently could receive at least $60 each month in extra food assistance. More ... The American Legion Mid-winter Conference will take place Friday, January 23, through Sunday, January 25, at August Mattson American Legion Post 71 in Gladstone. For more information about the conference, call Gladstone Legion Post at 428-1050, Bill Hafeman at 639-2254, or Louis Oberle at 477- 6229. More ... Mackinac State Historic Parks has received the first Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries' Teamwork Award for its revitalization of Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park near Mackinaw City. The award was announced Tuesday, December 23. More ... As part of the "Fund the Future" campaign, a chili dinner will be Friday, January 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Les Cheneaux Community Schools cafeteria. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and younger. Proceeds will go toward the school deficit. For more information or to make a donation, contact Jill McLeod at 484-5525. More ... Traffic crossing the Mackinac Bridge decreased 5.8% for the month of October, and 7.3% for November, compared to October and November 2007, respectively. Traffic statistics are reported by the Mackinac Bridge Authority. This October, 340,071 vehicles crossed the bridge, while 360,835 crossed during October 2007. Fare revenue for October was up 12%. More ... A new meeting time was set and committee appointments and department liaisons assigned during the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners annual organizational meeting Monday, January 5. Commissioners re-elected Dawn Nelson as chair and Larry Levielle vice chair for the next two years. More ... High school seniors and parents interested in learning more about financial aid will get the opportunity this month through Lake Superior State University's financial aid seminars. More ... The St. Ignace Public Library Kids Book Club will meet Thursday, January 8, at 5 p.m., at the library. More ... The Chippewa Theater Guild presents "Nunsense," a musical comedy, Thursday, January 15, through Sunday, January 18, at Lake Superior State University Fine Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. More ... Fourth grade students (from left) Heather McIntire, Evan Rye, and Avry Freel play a video bowling game during a New Year's Eve Overnight Kids Party at the Cedarville school Wednesday, December 31. More ... Mackinac Island Public School's new attorney, George M. Brookover, donated $250 to the school's new girls dance club during a school board meeting Thursday, December 18. The senior partner at Brookover, Carr, & Schaberg (BC&S) of East Lansing was introduced by School Superintendent Roger Schrock. He replaces long-time legal counsel, Thrun Law of East Lansing. More ... Employees of Tri County Building Centers donated $828 to the EUP Food Bank at their annual Christmas party Thursday, December 18. The EUP Food Bank covers Chippewa, Mackinac, and Luce counties. More ... Northern International Crime Stoppers is offering double rewards for any tip that is received during January that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers accepts tips on any crime, not only serious or violent crimes. Anyone with information may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 465- 7867. Callers may remain anonymous and tips leading to an arrest could earn a $1,000 reward. More ... American Red Cross blood drives will be held at the following locations in January: Cedarville: Tuesday, January 27, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Les Cheneaux Community Center. Sault Ste. Marie: Wednesday, January 21, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. More ... When verbal requests are ignored and defiance is apparent, police must turn to physical means to arrest a suspect. The tactics they use are taught annually to Mackinac County sheriff deputies by Ed Tremble, who has served 11 years as a corrections deputy. More ... Mackinac County commissioners will contribute $10,000 to the 2009 remonumentation program. The funding will pay for the survey work of eight survey corner posts, which includes administration costs and materials. Jeffrey Davis, Mackinac County surveyor, made the funding request Thursday, December 11. More ... Many folks are happy to see 2008 fade into the distance. Between the rollercoaster stock market, tightening credit availability, and falling home values, most of us have taken a financial beating. More ... The Chippewa County Historical Society will meet Thursday, January 15, at 7 p.m., at Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie. Richard Hill will speak about his new book, "Lake Effect." Refreshments will be provided. The public is welcome. More ... Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will host a snowshoe and ski hike Saturday, January 10, at 10 a.m. on M-28 at Soldier Lake to celebrate National Winter Trails Day. The trek will end at the campground pavilion, where a free hotdog roast will be provided. More ... |
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