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Snowmobile Accident Claims Life of Mackinac Island Man

A snowmobile accident claimed the life of Clyde Ogle, 32, of Mackinac Island early Saturday morning, April 4. Police continue to investigate the accident, which took place on the corner of Cadotte Avenue and Annex Road. Mr. More...

Allen Plans Mackinaw City Office Hours

State Senator Jason Allen has scheduled office hours in Mackinaw City Thursday, April 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Village Hall. The office hours are open to residents needing assistance or wishing to express their opinions. More...

St. Ignace Council March Pay Reported

In March, payment to members of the St. Ignace City Council for attending meetings and events totaled $1,200. Meeting salaries are set, while no rules constitute what events are eligible for payment. More...

Education Trends From Other Nations Now Serving as Lessons for American Schools

Political Leaders Work To Bring U.S. Schools in Line With Global Economy

After each 45-minute class, students at the Vaajakumpu Primary School in Jyväskylä, Finland, suit up in their snow gear, and for 15 minutes, they frolic on ice skates, sleds, and skis. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace April 1, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Police Investigate Property Destruction on Radar Road

Police are investigating a malicious destruction of property incident at apartments Friday, February 20, on the Radar Base on Radar Road near Sault Ste. Marie. More...

McMillan Man Charged in Rollover Accident

A roll-over accident injured two people near Curtis Sunday, March 29, and is being investigated by the Mackinac County Sheriff. Preliminary results of the investigation have been turned over to the Mackinac County prosecutor. More...

Prescribed Burn Near Raco Creates Wildlife Habitat

A prescribed burn is planned on National Forest Lands about six miles west of Raco and one mile south of M-28 in the coming weeks when weather conditions are deemed appropriate, said Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor Tom Schmidt April 1. More...

St. Ignace Public Library Offers Digital Audiobook Collection

The St. Ignace Public Library has expanded its services with the addition of digital audiobooks. Library card holders can check out and download digital titles anytime, anywhere, by visiting the St. More...

2009 Sault Summer Arts Festival Applications Available

Applications for the August 4 Sault Summer Arts Festival are now available online at www.sault arts.org, by e-mailing: saac@sault arts.org, or by calling Jean Jones at (906) 437- 5463. More...

Michigan's Older Workers To Benefit From Federal Stimulus Funds

Experience Works Program Designed for Ages 55+

Job seekers who are 55 and older may benefit from a nonprofit program called Experience Works, which has recently been expanded through federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More...

DNR Invites Public Comment on Forest Management Plan

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house to provide information and receive public comment on proposed Management Areas for a Regional State Forest Management Plan for the Eastern Upper Peninsula Ecoregion. More...

Spring Lake Woman Hurt in Accident on Mackinac Island

A 37-year-old Spring Lake woman suffered head injuries during a one-person snowmobile accident on the corner of Cupid's Pathway and Sixth Street on Mackinac Island at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, April 3. More...

Monday Office Hours Set for McDowell

State Representative Gary McDowell will have office hours Monday, April 13, 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...

Chamber of Commerce Office Moves

Mackinaw City

The Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce office has moved to the Mackinaw Crossings Mall from its former location in the Central Avenue Arnold Line building, it reported Tuesday, March 31. More...

Round-up: Other Countries' Efforts To Develop Teachers

A recent study of the professional development of teachers identified four key areas in which nations with high student achievement tend to have an advantage over the United States: Support for new teachers •Many countries mandate mentorin More...

For the Record

For clarification of the article, "Airport Will Get Two New Fuel Tanks," published April 2, it should be noted that the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is able to fuel at the Cheboygan County Airport as well as the Pellston Airport. More...

Sound Judgment, Professionalism Earn Tony Hakola, Mark Fenlon 'Officers of Year' Status

Anthony Hakola of Cedarville has been named Officer of the Year for Hiawatha Correctional Facility and Mark Fenlon of Sault Ste. Marie has been named Officer of the Year for Kinross Correctional Facility. More...

Kinross Woman Charged in Daughter's Death

Kelly Ann Jones, 28, of Kinross, has been charged with one count of open murder in the death of her daughter, Ava AnnMarie Jones, 2, who died as a result of acute morphine toxicity December 8, 2008, while in the care of her mother, according to th More...

American Cancer Society To Host Relay For Life Open House

The American Cancer Society will host a Relay For Life Open House Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mackinac County Airport in St. Ignace. More...

Michigan Traffic Deaths Drop 10%

With Fewer Motorists on Road, Deaths at Lowest Level Since 1925

Traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries all fell in Michigan in 2008, fueled in part by decreases in miles driven during summer months when fatal crashes tend to be highest. More...

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