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Click here for digital edition  Fifty-two layoff notices were issued Wednesday, July 22, to employees at the five-prison complex in Kincheloe. Most of the layoffs, 48, are corrections officers and the remaining four are support staff. More ... Windquest, followed by Earth Voyager, were the first two boats to cross the finish line at Mackinac Island in the 85th running of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island yacht race. Named the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac race, it began Saturday, July 25, in Port Huron with 209 boats. More ... The Pickford community is looking to the future as it celebrates its "Hay Days." The theme of this year's Pickford Hay Days festival Wednesday, July 29, through Sunday, August 2, is "Pickforward Picture Future Pickford." Organizers are using this platform to create discussion and interest in how to develop the community over the next several decades. More ... Visitors and residents in St. Ignace will have the opportunity to explore the history of the Straits area Saturday, August 1, during History on the Bay, which will include an author open house, walking tours, and a presentation from Captain Luke Clyburn of the Noble Odyssey Foundation (NOF). More ... Alora (from left), Alaina, and Will Blackburn from Arcanum, Ohio, climb on the wooden rudder post during a tour of the armed sloop Welcome in the St. Ignace city marina Saturday, July 25. See related story, page 28. More ... Concerns about noise at two Moran Township businesses are not enough to warrant the adoption of a noise ordinance for the whole township, the board decided after residents and business owners voiced their opinions on the issue last week. More ... Two women were killed when they and eight other family members and friends were struck by a vehicle as they walked along South Gould City Road at 10:06 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Dead are Julie Marie Hatch, 31, of Durham, North Carolina, and Sara Dobbrastine, 24, of Kent City, who died from injuries sustained in the collision. More ... Amy Scott was appointed superintendent of schools at Les Cheneaux Community Schools during a special board of education meeting Monday, July 27. Mrs. Scott will step in Tuesday, September 1, taking over from Rod Goehmann, who has held the post since 2001. Mr. More ... Rendezvous in Mackinaw, an 18th and 19th century and reenactment and market fair sponsored by the Fort Michilimackinac Pageant, will take place in Mackinaw City Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2. More ... The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is reviewing its options regarding the Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, which may include losing its majority stake in the bankrupt casino and hotel complex. Tribal officials say if it loses the casino, services to tribal members may be impacted, but the operation of its northern Michigan casino chain will not be. More ... In a tribute to explorers, early habitants, preservationists, and the spirit of those who have visited historic Michilimackinac State Park over the last 100 years, a new historical marker was dedicated Thursday, July 23. More ... The Mackinac County Road Commission will turn over part of the dust control work schedule to townships to streamline the process, it decided Tuesday, July 21. More ... Organizers of the Get to Know Les Cheneaux community open house said it was a huge success. They estimate more than 400 people attended the event Thursday, July 23, at the Clark Township Community Center in Cedarville. More ... |
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