August 6, 2009 RSS feed / Social

Veterans To Join Freedom Ride

Local members of the Forgotten Eagles veterans group will participate when the Forgotten Eagles hold their annual motorcycle freedom ride to support Michigan veterans Wednesday, August 5, through Saturday, August 8. Riders will begin in Sault Ste. More...

Salo Named to Calvin Dean's List

Trent Salo of Rudyard was named to the dean's list for the 2009 spring semester at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. He is the son of Wendy Peterson. More...

Soo Theatre Group's Performance To Entertain Boat Show Crowds

A taste of Broadway is coming to the Les Cheneaux Islands this weekend. Thespians from the Soo Opera Theatre in Sault Ste. More...

Survey Underway on St. Marys River

A fish community survey of the entire St. Marys River will be conducted during August by member agencies of the St. Marys River Fisheries Task Group. More...

Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter To Hike North Country Trail August 8

The Hiawatha Shore-to-Shore Chapter of the North Country Trail will meet for its monthly hike Saturday, August 8, at 10 a.m. at the East Lake Road North Country Trail Crossing. Participants should bring water, a snack, and insect repellent. More...

Construction Equipment Rides and Rodeo To Benefit 'Building a Dream'

A construction rodeo will benefit benefit Hospice of Chippewa County's Building a Dream campaign for a new hospice house during Sault Ste. Marie Sidewalk Sales this weekend. More...

Bayliss Library Events Announced

Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie will host a presentation by James Walker Thursday, August 13, at 7 p.m. Dr. More...

Fisher Hosts Reception for Candidate

R.J. Fisher (left), owner of Mackinaw City's Pancake Chef restaurant, hosted a meet-and-greet reception for Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R-Holland) Sunday, August 2. Congressman Hoekstra is a 2010 candidate for governor of Michigan. More...

Resident's 100th Birthday Celebration Proves To Be a Delight

Delight Craig of Cedarville reached a milestone Saturday, August 1, that most never live to see: her 100th birthday. Mrs. More...

Wedding

Zareba, Scherer

Dr. Karolina Maria Zareba and Dr. John Ross Scherer were united in marriage October 18, 2008, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, with Father Dan Mayoll officiating. More...

Colt Fettig

Gregg and Lani (nee Johnson) Fettig of Moran announce the birth of their son, Colt Dennis Fettig, born July 29, 2009, at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital in Cheboygan. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and measured 20 inches in length. More...

Thomas Couchene

Jayme and Karen (nee Boyne) Couchene announce the birth of their son, Thomas Joseph Couchene, born June 2, 2009, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. He weighed 6 pounds, 14.8 ounces at birth and measured 19.5 inches in length. More...

DeTour Salmonfest Begins This Saturday

The top prize will be $1,200 in DeTour Village's Salmonfest fishing competition, to begin this weekend. The 23rd annual Salmonfest begins Saturday, August 8, and ends Saturday, August 15, at 3 p.m. More...

Divers Will Search for Treasure in Annual Hunt at Moran Bay

Scuba divers will splash into the waters of Moran Bay Sunday, August 9, for the Jim Montcalm Memorial Underwater Treasure Hunt. The event, put on by the Straits of Mackinac Underwater Preserve and the St. More...

Students Named to MSU Dean's List

Local students named to the dean's list for the 2009 spring semester at Michigan State University are Marielle Calcaterra and Aaron Tarnutzer, both of St. Ignace, Kyle Sweet of Mackinac Island, and Kelley Tomlinson of Goetzville. More...

Lions Club To Serve Breakfast Before Show

An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, August 8, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee will be served by members of the Les Cheneaux Lions Club. More...

Community Yard Sale Set at Clark Twp.

The Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce is organizing a 10-mile community-wide garage sale for Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The chamber is accepting applications for people in the Les Cheneaux area who want their site added to the sale. More...

Music in Mackinaw Features Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies

Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies will perform for the "Music in Mackinaw" concert series Saturday, August 8, at 8 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. More...

Secretary of State Offices Close for Furlough Day August 7 and 8

All Secretary of State branch offices will be closed Friday, August 7, and Super!Centers will close Saturday, August 8, for a mandatory state employee furlough day. More...

'Pirates' Invade Les Cheneaux

A band of pirates dropped anchor and invaded the shores of Cedarville Saturday afternoon, July 25, in search of buried treasure and fun. More...

Residents Given Access to Law Library

The public will have access to a new collection of legal information at St. Ignace Public Library. More...

School Donates Handmade Boat to Les Cheneaux Lions Club

The Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville donated an 11- foot nina-style sailboat to the Les Cheneaux Lions Club Thursday, July 23, at the boat school on Meridian Street. More...

Rudyard Summerfest 2009 Contest Results Announced

The following is a list of winners for each of the contests held during Rudyard Summerfest Friday, July 24, to Sunday, July 26: BMX Results: Medals were given to the top three positions Girls Age 7: More...

Lia Soeltner

Mark and Katie (nee Clos) Soeltner of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Lia Anne Soeltner, born June 26, 2009, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She weighed 6 pounds, and 6 ounces at birth and measured 19.25 inches in length. More...

Sydney Kanitz

Brent and Christie (nee Sorenson) Kanitz of Midland announce the birth of their daughter, Sydney Elizabeth Kanitz, born June 24, 2009, at Mid Michigan Hospital in Midland. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and measured 19.5 inches in length. More...

Business Seminars Are Offered at Michigan Works!

Three business seminars will be offered at Michigan Works! offices throughout the Upper Peninsula in August and September. The first seminar, Buy Michigan First, is Wednesday, August 26, at the Michigan Works! Service Center in Marquette. More...

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