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Two Local Residents Recovered From Swine Flu

The two individuals who were determined to have confirmed and probable cases of HINI (swine flu) virus, respectively, in Chippewa County May 4 had fully recovered and returned to normal activities Thursday, May 7, the Chippewa County Health Departm More...

Ladies Auxiliary Raffles Four-wheeler

American Legion Post 393 Ladies Auxiliary in Hulbert is hosting a steak dinner Saturday, May 23, at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Post. The auxiliary is also raffling a Yamaha four-wheeler. Tickets for dinner are $10 and raffle tickets are $5. More...

Families Will Visit Lansing for Star Rally

Early Childhood Services Are Focus

Parents and children from across the Eastern U.P. will lobby state legislators for early childhood education funding at the third annual Star Power rally next week. More...

Brevort Twp. Considers Wireless Access Towers

The Brevort Township board planned to discuss the possibility of erecting towers near Moran for improvements to wireless communications at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. More...

EUP Volunteer Firefighters Put Effort in Extra Training

Twenty-one volunteer firefighters from 10 EUP fire stations completed five months of training Saturday, May 9, at the fire hall in Kinross to earn their state Firefighter I and II classifications. More...

Health Care Help in Place for Struggling Veterans

For veterans struggling financially owing to a job loss or decreased income owing to the recession, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers programs that can relieve the costs of health care or provide care at no cost. More...

Local Police Departments Step Up Seat Belt Enforcement

Police in Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac, Marquette, and Menominee counties will begin a twoweek "Buckle Up or Pay Up, Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign Monday, May 18, through Sunday, May 31. More...

Mackinac County Election Results

May 5, 2009

School Elections All results are unofficial St. Ignace Area Public Schools Rick Litzner Jane Weiss Mackinac Island Public Schools Leanne Brodeur Jason St. More...

Postal Cancellations Offered for McGulpin Relighting

The Mackinaw City Post Office will commemorate the May 30 relighting of McGulpin Point Lighthouse for the first time in more than 100 years by canceling all stamped envelopes with a postmark featuring a likeness of the lighthouse. More...

Brimley Schools Honor Students at Awards Program

The Brimley Middle/High School recognized student achievements at its annual Honors Banquet and Awards Program Wednesday, May 6, at the Cisler Center at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Cook Recognized with Outstanding Contribution to Education Award

Bill Cook of Escanaba was the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Contribution to Forest Industry Education Award, the Northeastern Loggers' Association announced Thursday, May 7. Association Chair Melvin Lewis presented the award to Mr. More...

Fishery Managers Change Pattern of Trout Stocking in Lake Michigan

Federal, state, and tribal governments are stocking lake trout in Lake Michigan at two concentrated areas rather than at multiple areas around the lake to help replenish their low population. More...

Gravel Pits Grandfathered In; Board Mulls Noise Ordinance

Moran Township

Moran Township's board of trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, May 6, to allow gravel pits in the township to be grandfathered in and to sidestep the $150-per-year fee for a special use permit required by the zoning board. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace May 5 and May 6, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Underwater Explorers to Moor in St. Ignace

The crew exploring the lake bottom near Mackinac Island will moor their boat at the St. Ignace public marina. Capt. Luke Clyburn and his research team of U.S. More...

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