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Arts Council and Artisan Co-op Both Promote Arts in Les Cheneaux Area

By Jonathan Eppley
People living in small towns use arts and humanities as a way to preserve their cultural heritage and to promote their community, often through music, craft, and art festivals. More...

Art Show Planned at Mackinaw City

More than 75 vendors are expected to display their works when the annual arts and crafts show in the Village of Mackinaw City takes place Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28. The show is at Conkling Heritage Park on South Huron Avenue. More...

Commission Turns to Public for EDC Advice

By Jonathan Eppley

The Mackinac County Planning Commission is taking its first steps in a project to newly research developing a county-wide economic development corporation (EDC) at the request of the county board of commissioners. More...

For the Record

In a story entitled "Area Seeks Cohesive Effort To Attract Film Companies" in the June 11 issue of The St. Ignace News, it was reported that a film about ice fishing, "Frozen Stupid," was filmed partially in the Les Cheneaux area. More...

Dog Park Project Proposed for St. Ignace

By Mark Tower

Dogs and people may soon have a new community and dog park in St. Ignace to play in, if an idea being suggested by JoAnn Ford from the Mackinac County Animal Aid Association is wellreceived by the city and community. Mrs. More...

New Bike Trail Committee Suggested at Mackinaw City

By Jonathan Eppley

The Mackinaw City Village Planning Commission is recommending the Village Council form a bicycle trail committee to help guide federally funded improvements to the village trailhead and trails. More...

After 32 Years of Teaching, Tom Hamel of St. Ignace Finds Clear Sailing Ahead

By Michael Ayala

After 32 years teaching English, social studies, and history at LaSalle High School, Tom Hamel of St. Ignace has traded in his books and lesson plans for a boat and clear waters. Mr. More...

Deadline Is June 30 for Anderson Memorial Dance Scholarship

The family of Whitney-Jo Anderson has established a dance scholarship in memory of Miss Anderson at the Chippewa County Community Foundation. More...

LSSU Scientists Give Blastomycosis Presentation

By Jonathan Eppley

The fungus that causes the disease blastomycosis in humans and dogs will be the focus of a program next week in Cedarville. More...

Giant Ground Map of Great Lakes Lets Children Step Back in Time at Colonial Michilimackinac

By Karen Gould

Children will be able to step onto a 36-foot diameter in-ground map of the Great Lakes and trace the long-ago route of the region's fur traders at a new $42,000 outdoor addition designed to entice families to Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw Ci More...

128-Year-old Flag on Display at Les Cheneaux Historical Museum

By Jonathan Eppley

An American flag with 38 stars is on display indefinitely at the Les Cheneaux Historical Museum in Cedarville. More...

Two Sites Lost in County as MDOT Cuts 137 Road and Bridge Projects

One road and one bridge project will be lost in Mackinac County as the Michigan Department of Transportation has removed 137 road and bridge projects from its five-year statewide plan. More...

Economy Impacting Shelter Tenants

By Michael Ayala

Residents of the Diane Peppler Center shelters in the Eastern Upper Peninsula are being impacted by the state of the economy, sometimes resulting in longer stays, said executive director of the center Doreen Howson. More...

City's Youth Soccer Program Expanded

Pool Open, Ball Programs Underway
By Mark Tower

Youth ages 15 and 16 will now be able to take part in the St. Ignace Recreation Department's summer soccer leagues, owing to a new age division added this year. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace June 2, June 9, and June 10, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Judge Clayton Graham presided June 9 and 10. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Les Cheneaux Community Schools Farms Out Special Education Bussing, Custodial Services

By Jonathan Eppley

Les Cheneaux Community Schools is transferring its special education bussing program to the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (ISD) as a way to save money. More...

Sanborn Retires From LaSalle High School

By Michael Ayala

Karen Sanborn, who taught business, accounting, and computer application classes at LaSalle High School, retired Monday, June 1. Mrs. Sanborn worked at LaSalle for 13 years. She said it is time for younger teachers to take her place. More...

No Local GM Dealerships To Close

Of the 12 General Motors dealerships within 100 miles of St. Ignace, Fox Motor Group in Charlevoix is the only one expected to be shut down by October 31, 2010. More...

Secretary of State Offices To Be Closed for Furlough Days

All Secretary of State branch offices will be closed Friday, June 19, and SUPER!Centers will close Saturday, June 20, for a mandatory state employee furlough day, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced June 9. More...

LCCS Budget Hearing Is June 22

Les Cheneaux community residents will have a chance to study and voice opinions on the proposed Les Cheneaux Community Schools 2009/10 school budget at a budget hearing Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m. in the school commons in Cedarville. More...

Summer Plans Announced at Mackinaw City Historical Village

A display of a saw donated by the Soo Locks, reprinting of a historical book, and a garden are projects planned by the Mackinaw Area Historical Society for its Historic Village this summer. More...

Hawkins, Close Share Musical Talents in Brass Band

By Ryan Schlehuber

Musical talent and enthusiasm for the rich sound of a brass band have brought together Eric Klose of Levering and Carl Hawkins of Petoskey as volunteers with a musical group called the Northern Michigan Brass Band. Mr. More...

Law Enforcement Agencies Offer Free Car Seats

Area residents can receive information and free child safety seats from law enforcement agencies, say representatives from the Mackinac County Sheriff's office and the St. Ignace City Police. Officer Allen Mitchell in St. More...

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