Walk Draws 50,000 to Straits
Enthusiasm High for Opportunity To Stroll Across Mackinac Bridge
By Mark Tower
      The crowd roared the loudest around 6 a.m. Monday, September 7, when emcee Gary Engle asked which walkers waiting to cross the Mackinac Bridge for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk were firsttimers. Those first-time experiences were mixed Monday with something that has grown out of many others' first-time experiences walking the bridge, a tradition.
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Shaky Funding Limits Options
Preschool Programs Cut
By Michael Ayala
      With politicians in Lansing proposing cuts in preschool education, many schools in the Mackinac County area have eliminated their preschool programs. Even if state funding comes through for preschool this fall, it will be too late to put the local programs into place, some school administrators say.
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Stalwart Fair This Weekend
Celebrating EUP Farming Heritage
By Jonathan Eppley
      Farmers, animal owners, and tractor enthusiasts from all over northern Michigan will descend upon Stalwart this weekend for the "Biggest Little Fair" in the state -- the 104th annual Chippewa County Stalwart Agricultural Fair.
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Ten Run for Seats in Mackinaw City Government
Election Is Tuesday, September 15
By Michael Ayala
      With the Mackinaw City Village Council elections set for Tuesday, September 15, 10 candidates will run for the three trustee seats, and clerk, treasurer, and president positions available. Incumbent president Ronald Wallin will face trustee Jeff Hingston for the position of village president.
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Clare Man Named 150 Millionth Motorist To Cross Mackinac Bridge
     A group of bridge officials pose for a picture with the 150 millionth motorist Sunday, September 6, near the toll plaza in St. Ignace.
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Moran Twp. Questions $51,000 Fire Service Bill
Whole Formula To Be Reviewed by City and Townships, Dodson Says
By Michael Ayala
      The Moran Township board will protest an $8,000 increase in the yearly fire protection bill received from the City of St. Ignace until an explanation is received. The decision was made during the Wednesday, September 2 meeting.
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Brevort Commissioner Reports Lumber Truck Concerns
Irwin: Residents Say Trucks Are Damaging Residential Roads, Blocking Driveway Access
By Michael Ayala
      Lumber trucks entering the Moran lumber yard near the Brevort Township Community Center are damaging residential roads, Brevort Township Planning Commission member Rosemary Irwin said. Frequent activity is also causing traffic congestion that blocks access to some homes, she added during the Tuesday, September 1, Brevort Township meeting.
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