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Click here for digital edition  Underwater researchers looking for signs of early civilization at the Straits of Mackinac have found something significant: a submerged limestone cave that they think would have once been a likely gathering spot for people. Just two days before taking the boat out of the St. More ... With temperatures in the mid- 30s on Saturday and Sunday, and more than 100 dogs barking, more than 200 people gathered each day to watch the 20th annual Mackinaw City Mush Sled Dog Race. President of the race organizing committee, Chuck Cullip of St. Ignace said the weather was great for racing on both days. More ... Members of the Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club will be busy Saturday morning, February 14; the club will be hosting two events during the 2009 annual Les Cheneaux Snowsfest. More ... The need to generate new jobs, retain businesses, and create more employment to strengthen the community has spurred renewed interest in economic development by the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners. After listening to residents' suggestions that included creating antique malls in vacant downtown shops, which they say would draw tourists to St. More ... "It's a new experience every day on the ice," said Seaman James Fiaccone on the Coast Guard icebreaking tug Biscayne Bay. "Ice never does the same thing twice when you are going across it, and it definitely depends on the type of ice. More ... Swimming in Brevort Lake is a walleye with a special tag on it, redeemable for a new 2009 Arctic- Cat snowmobile. More ... At least 1,500 people are expected to gather in Curtis for a Winter Carnival on the ice Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "This is the biggest day of the winter for the community," said Pat MacLachlan of the Curtis Chamber of Commerce. More ... Infield ice, right field snow drifts, trying to remain standing while swinging a bat at a brightly colored softball, and a cold slide into home plate are among the challenges players will face at the fourth annual Frozen Yooper Softball Challenge Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, in St. Ignace. More ... Regional Trends - Libraries A story in The St. Ignace News' series bringing our readers fresh perspectives on the top issues facing the Straits area and the Eastern Upper Peninsula. More ... The deficient condition of libraries in many Michigan public schools, particularly the absence of qualified school librarians, concerns the Library of Michigan, prompting its project to document the importance of fully staffed libraries in schools, and its campaign to try to reverse the trend of poorly supported school libraries. More ... Ironworkers from Local 8 and Local 340 are building the structure of the future Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace, and placed the last piece of steel Wednesday, February 4. Pictured are (bottom, from left) Michael Kelly, Steven Kuapp, Conrad Becker III, Donald Tamlyn, Larry Dambrosio, Don Hoffmeyer, John Fogelsonger; (top) Walter Kujawski, and Jeremy Lazemby. Not pictured are Toby Hamilton, Jeremy Ansell, Ryan Swagart, Benjamin Pictila, and Corey TenEyck. (Photograph courtesy of Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center) More ... A centennial celebration is coming up for Michigan's oldest National Forest. The Marquette National Forest, now part of the Hiawatha National Forest's East Unit, was designated by Presidential Proclamation February 10, 1909, by Theodore Roosevelt. More ... An enhanced snowmobile poker run begins Saturday, February 14, sponsored by the Straits Area Snowmobile Club. Trail riders can register from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Driftwood Sports Bar in St. Ignace. Snowmobilers will be challenged to compile the best poker hand and to complete a puzzle. Clues will be given and the answers will lead riders to trail locations. More ... |
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