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Harter Earns Degree at MTU

Derek Harter of Rudyard received a Bachelor's of Science degree in civil engineering December 13, 2008, at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. More...

Caregiver Support Groups Meets in Mackinac, Chippewa Counties

Two caregiver support groups will meet in February. The Les Cheneaux Caregivers Support Group will meet at the Les Cheneaux Community Library in Cedarville Thursday, February 12, at 4:30 p.m. In Sault Ste. More...

Births

Jordyn Bindschatel Erin Killingbeck and Chris Bindschatel of Hessel are the parents of a baby girl, Jordyn Summer Bindschatel, born December 1, 2008, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

William Case Earns Academic Honors

William Charles Case was named to the dean's list at Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2008 fall semester, a result of earning a B average or higher. Mr. More...

Census Bureau Seeks Workers

Local workers will be needed to help the U.S. Census Bureau gather 2010 census data. Applications are being taken now, and testing of applicants is underway. The bureau offers paid training for the temporary census positions. More...

CHS Students Attend Inauguration

A group of Cedarville High School students stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, January 21. More...

Kids' Rendezvous Playground Coming to Michilimackinac

A Rendezvous Interpretive Playground for children will be added to Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City in early summer. The interpretive playground is a three-phase project. More...

Regional Center Offers Blood Drive

The U.P. Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Health System, will have a blood drive Thursday, February 12, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Church of Christ in Sault Ste. Marie. The Regional Blood Center serves 13 U.P. hospitals. More...

Mardi Link Presents 'When Evil Came to Good Hart' Wednesday

"When Evil came to Good Hart" is the title of the Mackinaw Area Public Library's next winter program Wednesday, February 4, at 7 p.m. at the library in Mackinaw City. More...

Matson Snags 37-inch Pike

Chris Matson of Moran caught a 37-inch pike while fishing on Brevort Lake Friday, January 23. (Matson family photograph) More...

Youth Book Club Meets Feb. 5

A book club for fifth through eighth grade students will meet Thursday, February 5, at 5 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. This month's book is "The Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillo. More...

Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Committee Meeting Is February 9

The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant Committee will have its annual meeting Monday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Pancake Chef Restaurant in Mackinaw City. The committee will have annual elections. More...

No Home Show Planned This Year

The annual spring Home and Garden Show hosted in St. Ignace by Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) of Mackinac County will not be offered this year by the agency, announced organizers Lori Pieri and Michelle Walk Thursday, January 29. More...

Mick Godzick Is Winner of Munuscong Bay Walleye Jamboree

Anglers participating in this year's Walleye Jamboree on Munuscong Bay last weekend totaled 513, the most ever for the weekend event. Mick Godzick of Pellston took the grand prize of $600 with a 9.35-pound walleye he caught Sunday, February 1. More...

Veterans Benefit Program Is February 11

Families of wartime veterans and their spouses are invited to a free Veterans Benefit Seminar Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Cedarbrook Village Senior Living in Mackinaw City. More...

Davis Brothers To Give Talk at Rudyard Historical Society

Brothers Gary and Barry Davis will speak at the Rudyard Historical Society Thursday, February 12, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. The program is free and open to the public. More...

St. Ignace Middle School Spelling Bee Winners

Familiar with the library dictionary, these top spellers at St. Ignace Middle School won class competitions Tuesday, January 27. More...

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