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Click here for digital edition  A story in The St. Ignace News' ongoing series bringing our readers fresh perspectives on the top issues facing the Straits area and the Eastern Upper Peninsula. More ... Standing at the top of the sledding hill at St. Ignace Area Schools, classmates strategized on moves needed to win the downhill distance race with their classroom sleds made of cardboard and duct tape. On the other side of the hill, dubbed "Mt. More ... The proposed reduction in state aid, a new distribution formula, and increased operating costs likely will result in a $150,000 budget deficit at St. Ignace Area Schools for the 2009/2010 school year. Considered a conservatively optimistic forecast, Superintendent Mike Springsteen said the estimated deficit includes possible stimulus money from the federal government. More ... Charles Litzner was named Brevort Township's Citizen of the Year posthumously at a township board meeting Tuesday, March 3, in recognition of his unfailing service to his community, the volunteer fire department, and township government. Mr. Litzner died at the age of 53 December 24, 2008. More ... Wayne Schloop, Chief of Operations for the Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District, told residents and legislators this week that the Corps now views dredging of the Les Cheneaux channels as a priority. "I think you've got to look at where the critical needs are," he said. More ... A review by engineers and the Mackinaw City village attorney of the use of a public alley will delay an official decision by the village council on a hot dog restaurant at the site of the former Total gas station. More ... Television actor John Schneider and automotive television host Ken Gross will headline the St. Ignace Car Show this year. Despite recession estimates that many car shows across the country may see a 20% drop in entrants this year, organizer Ed Reavie is optimistic that early registrations will pick up for the St. More ... The St. Ignace Saints and the Cedarville Trojans both advanced to the regionals in the Michigan High School Athletic Association tournaments with district championship wins Friday, March 6. The Saints defeated the host Manistique Emeralds 68-39 for the Class C crown, and the Trojans downed the Brimley Bays 71-41 for the Class D title at Pickford. More ... Jacob Brey and Adam Laninga, both of Mackinaw City, have recently joined the Michigan State Police and are assigned to the Cadillac and L'anse posts, respectively. Both men were graduated from the 121st Trooper Recruit School at the state police training academy in Lansing December 19, and both began working at their new posts three days later. More ... |
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