Airport Tanks Installed
By Mark Tower
      Jet Fuel Is Now Available on Site Pilots fueling their aircraft at Mackinac County Airport will soon be drawing fuel from one of two new tanks now being installed. The airport currently has one 100-octane gasoline tank that is about 20 years old, which is being replaced by a new tank, and an additional tank for jet fuel is being installed.
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Cultures Come Together at Straits This Weekend
Rendezvous at the Straits Powwow
By Mark Tower
      The third annual "Rendezvous at the Straits" traditional powwow will be Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, at the Father Marquette National Memorial in St. Ignace.
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Free Services Offered Monday
Project Connect To Aid Needy Families
By Michael Ayala
      People are in need of health services, supplies, and housing in St. Ignace, says Ronda Schlehuber, Housing First coordinator. Project Connect, a program that aims to help the needy get these services, will take place at the Hope Chest store on Ferry Lane Monday, August 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone may attend and no registration is necessary.
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Use of Road Commission Land Nixed
Legal Advice: Reserve Property for Own Projects
By Michael Ayala
      The Mackinac County Road Commission unanimously decided to restrict the use of its property to road commission projects upon legal advice during its Tuesday, August 18, meeting. The action is a reversal of the commission's decision June 8 to allow the use of the property through specialized contracts.
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100 Vendors Coming to Art Show
Mackinaw City Hosts Weekend Events
By Michael Ayala
      About 100 vendors will display and sell their work at the Fine Arts and Crafts Show in Mackinaw City Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, at Conkling Park. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. A
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Corvettes To Be Highlight Saturday
By Michael Ayala
      The 20th Corvette Crossroads Auto Show will roar into Mackinaw City Saturday, August 29, with registration at 9 a.m. Corvettes will be displayed free of charge at Mackinaw Crossings Mall at 10 p.m.
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Lake Michigan Towns Market Waterfront To Draw Tourists
Regional Trends – Tourism
By Jonathan Eppley
      A story in The St. Ignace News’ ongoing series bringing our readers fresh perspectives on the top issues facing the Straits area and the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
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Curtis Community Enjoys ‘Fish and Visitors’
     Performances for Fish and Visitors were given Sunday, July 30, through Tuesday, August 1, at the Erickson Center in Curtis.
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Les Cheneaux Dredging Gets $500K Boost
      The project to dredge the Les Cheneaux channels received a $500,000 boost Thursday, August 20. The money is being allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More than $5.3 million in funds was allocated through the act for Corps of Engineers projects in Michigan.
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Cuts at Marina Will Help Eliminate Deficit
City Marina Director Gives Report to Council
By Mark Tower
      To eliminate a budget deficit, the St. Ignace city marina has cut its expenses by about $66,000 so far this year, according to a financial report presented to St. Ignace City Council by Marina Director Gene Elmer at its Monday, August 17, meeting. At the request of City Council, Mr. Elmer gives monthly reports on marina finances.
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