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.
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By Karen Gould
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. 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 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. More...
Michigan Approved for Federal Pilot Program Through USDA
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. 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...
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. More...
By Karen Gould
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. 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. More...
By Ryan Schlehuber
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. 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. 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. 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. 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...
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