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July 9, 2009 / News

St. Ignace Child Receives Flat Stanley From Gov. Palin

By Michael Ayala

Connor Fitzgerald, while attending third grade at St. Ignace Elementary School, made a paper doll called "Flat Stanley" and recently received a surprise after he mailed his Flat Stanley project to a family friend in Alaska. More...

St. Ignace Site Is Purchased for Habitat House; Volunteers Sought

Progress on the Habitat for Humanity house to be built this summer in St. Ignace has moved forward with the purchase of a building site at 261 Keightley Street, Barbara Searight of the agency reported Friday, July 3. More...

MBA Public Hearing for Commuter Plan Is Thursday

A public hearing is planned Thursday, July 9, at 11:45 a.m. at Little Bear East Conference Center in St. Ignace for two proposals regarding the commuter fare program at the Mackinac Bridge. More...

This Year's Car Show Drew Strong Crowds, Businesses and Organizers Say

Reavie Notes 2009 Show Strengths

By Mark Tower

In 1976, the first year of the now 34-year-old St. Ignace Auto Show, Ed Reavie of Nostalgia Productions had to pay each of the 134 car owners to bring their classic autos to the event. More...

Families Enjoy Games on Marina Lawn, Concert, Fireworks at Mackinaw City

By Michael Ayala

This story contains a video Mackinaw City was a lively scene during the Fourth of July, with large crowds of people enjoying games offered at the marina during the afternoon Saturday, watching the Straits Area Concert Band in the evening, and finishing up the night with a col More...

Entries Sought for DeTour Reef Light Photo Contest

The DeTour Reef Light Preservation Society is hosting a photography contest and is seeking entries of the DeTour Reef Light in northern Lake Huron. More...

The Pride of Michigan To Arrive at St. Ignace Saturday

Exploration will begin this month of the underwater waterfall off Mackinac Island and nearby cave when the 80-foot training and research vessel The Pride of Michigan arrives in St. Ignace Saturday, July 11. It will be docked at the St. More...

Engadine Library To Host Program

Engadine Library will host a summer reading program beginning Wednesday, July 8, from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. The program will meet every Wednesday through August 12 and is open to preschool children through sixth grade students. More...

Horses and Riders Build Trust at Mackinac Island Mobile Confidence Clinic

By Kerri Jo Molitor Mackinac Island Town Crier

Horses are frightened of two things, says Kim Veenstra, those things that move and those that don't. More...

Raffle To Aid School

The Fund the Future campaign is holding a raffle for a new 2009 V- 8 Dodge Ram truck. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Les Cheneaux Community Schools district. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace July 1 and July 2, Judge Patricia Morse of Gaylord presiding July 1 and Judge Clayton Graham presiding July 2. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Relay for Life Will Begin July 17 in St. Ignace

Volunteers are working to plan this year's Relay for Life, set for Friday, July 17, through Saturday, July 18, at the middle school in St. Ignace, reported organizer Sherrill Soblaskey. The fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society. More...

Children Enjoy St. Ignace Kiwanis Games During Independence Day Celebration

This story contains a video The 55th Annual Fourth of July Kiwanis Club Kids Races were held at the city's Independence celebration Saturday, July 4, at Dock 3 park in St. Ignace. More...

2009 St. Ignace Car Show Award Winners

The following entries won awards at the 2009 St. Ignace Car Show. Best of Show Modified, Seabrook Award: 1954 GMC Pickup, Tom DeMarco of Rochester Hills Best of Show Original, Winkelman Award: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, More...

All-American Celebrations

in Our Communities

MACKINAW CITY: A colorful fireworks display followed children's games and a concert in Conkling Heritage Park Saturday, July 4. More...

New Officers Are Elected at American Legion Meeting

New officers were elected at the 11th District American Legion meeting Saturday, June 13, at the Iron Mountain Legion Post as part of the summer convention. More...

Overnight Parking Subject of Proposed Ordinance

Mackinaw City Committee Discussion

By Michael Ayala

Overnight parking, commercial building appearance, and window displays were discussed by the Mackinaw City Ordinance Committee at a meeting Wednesday, June 24. More...

Davis Joins Hospice of the EUP Board

Barb Davis, vice president of clinical operations at Mackinac Straits Hospital, is the newest board member of Hospice of the EUP, the agency reported June 8. Mrs. More...