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No One Injured in High Winds Mishap

Dion and Deb Balliet and their grandchildren, Eric and Angelie, of Kalkaska, received a surprise Sunday, August 9, at 6:40 a.m., as one of the tents on the St. More...

First Bayside Music Festival Will Feature Four Bands This Saturday

Fireworks Show Will Close Out St. Ignace Event By Mark Tower

Live music will fill State Street in St. Ignace from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, August 15, for the first downtown music festival. More...

Icebreaker and Railroad Dock Receive Historical Marker

Mackinaw City
By Michael Ayala

A marker commemorating the icebreaker Mackinaw WAGB-83 and Mackinaw City Railroad Dock was dedicated by the Michigan Historical Commission Saturday, August 8. More...

Pete Everson of ISD Fills in as Interim Superintendent at DeTour School District

By Jonathan Eppley

Pete Everson was unanimously appointed interim superintendent at DeTour Area Schools by the DeTour school board Monday, August 10, until a permanent replacement is found. Mr. More...

Construction Slated for 2010 on East Central Ave.

By Michael Ayala

Construction work on East Central Avenue in Mackinaw City is slated for 2010, City Manager Jeff Lawson told the Mackinaw City Village Council Thursday, August 6. The project will encompass East Central Avenue, from the 100 to 300 blocks. More...

St. Ignace Lower Grades Score 'A' - LaSalle Gets 'C'

Michael Ayala

The Michigan "Education Yes!" report card for the St. Ignace Area Schools assigned the elementary and middle schools an "A" while the high school received a "C" for the 2008 to 2009 school year, mirroring the previous school year's results. More...

Advisory Issued at St. Marys River

People are advised to avoid contact with surface waters of the St. More...

Eurasian Milfoil Down in Les Cheneaux Bays

By Jonathan Eppley

The aquatic weed Eurasian milfoil invading the Les Cheneaux waterways has declined since last year, reports the Les Cheneaux Watershed Council. More...

EUP Ethanol Plant Moving Forward as 'Heavy Industrial' Zoning Meets No Opposition

Public Hearing Draws Only One Comment
By Mark Tower

The cellulosic ethanol plant being proposed for Kinross Charter Township received the approval of the township's planning commission Monday night, August 10, and the project will now go before the township board Monday, August 17. More...

Hearing Rescheduled for Bowen

A preliminary examination for Dustan Bowen, who was arraigned in 92nd District Court on a multiple count warrant, including three counts of homicide, in connection with a hit and run accident in Gould City, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Septemb More...

Aug. 22 Meeting To Update Public on East Lake Project

By Michael Ayala

An informational meeting detailing the potential costs of the proposed East Lake dam in Brevort Township will be held at the Mackinac County Courthouse Saturday, August 22, at 1 p.m. The estimated cost of the dam is between $297,000 and $350,000. More...

Study Planned To Salvage Parts of Carp River Bridge

By Michael Ayala

The Mackinac County Road Commission will determine what parts of the old Carp River bridge can be salvaged to save costs during its upcoming planned replacement, after costs for the project came in higher than available funding. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace August 4 and August 5, Judge Clayton Graham and Judge Beth Gibson presiding, respectively. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

History Weekend Brings Genealogists, Authors Before Public in St. Ignace

By Mark Tower

Two groups gathered in St. Ignace over the weekend of Saturday, August 1, with diverse interests but a common goal of documenting and celebrating the history of the area, both through genealogy and through writing. More...

EUP Motorcyle Pursuit Ends With Two Arrests Thursday

Two motorcycle riders were arrested Thursday afternoon, August 6, following a chase through Luce, Chippewa, and Mackinac counties. Both men are from Gaylord and await court appearances this week. More...

School To Give Away Desks

St. Ignace District

The St. Ignace Middle School is giving away free elementary computer desks and metal computer desks with wheels. For more information or to see them, stop in the Middle School office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. More...

Leader Dogs for the Blind Will Visit Mackinaw City August 22

Volunteers from Leader Dogs for the Blind, a program that raises puppies to be seeing-eye dogs, will visit Paws Fur Fun Saturday, August 22, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Mackinaw Crossings mall in Mackinaw City. More...

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