October 1, 2009 RSS feed / News

Former Mackinaw City Superintendent Offered Island School Post

Concerns Raised About Island School Board Meetings

Michael Bootz of Mackinaw City will be offered the interim superintendent position at Mackinac Island Public School through January 1, if agreement can be reached on a salary. More...

Rash of Cat Disappearances Reported

Investigation Underway in Mackinaw City

More than 20 cats have been reported missing on the west side of Mackinaw City over the past three months, said Mary Talaske, executive director of Cheboygan County Humane Society. More...

Island Offered Trade for Condo

The City of Mackinac Island has received an offer to swap its Rowe Condominium unit for a home in Harrisonville, said Mayor Margaret Doud during a Finance Committee meeting Wednesday, September 23. More...

New WIC Food Program Encourages Breast-feeding as Healthiest Option for Infants

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) recently announced a change in food package programs for lowincome mothers and children that will particularly reward mothers who choose to breast-feed their babies. More...

Photos, Stained Glass, and Peanut Butter Mark Naubinway Fall Fest

Jan Barrett of McMillan struggled to keep up with the visitors to her booth at the Naubinway Fall Fest Saturday, September 12. More...

Clark Township To Conduct Sewer System Study; Seeks New Assessor

Clark Township is hiring engineering consultant C2AE to conduct a $35,500 study of the township's wastewater treatment and propose long-term fixes to the problematic system, particularly to failing sewer grinder pumps, and will seek a new assessor, More...

Engadine School Goes Into Lockdown

Students at Engadine Consolidated Schools were kept in their classrooms with doors and windows locked and lights off at noon Thursday, September 24, owing to a lockdown initiated by the school after violent threats were made against an Engadine resi More...

Blood Drives Are Offered in October

American Red Cross blood drives will be held at the following locations in October: St. Ignace: Tuesday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at LaSalle High School. Cedarville: Tuesday, October 13, from noon to 5:45 p.m. More...

Historic District Ordinance To Come Before Island Council

Establishing an Historic District Commission on Mackinac Island, an ongoing study for a historic district at Hubbard's Annex, new benches made for the city, and a report on museum revenue were issues to come before the Mackinac Island City Council W More...

Walk-in Hours Are Reduced at Mackinac Straits Hospital

Walk-in clinic hours at Mackinac Straits Hospital have been reduced, and the service will now be offered from noon to 8 p.m. seven days a week, the St. Ignace hospital announced Tuesday, September 8. Previous hours were from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...

U.P. State Retirees Will Meet Oct. 5

Upper Peninsula Chapter 16 of the State Employee Retirees Association will meet Monday, October 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room of the State Office Building in Escanaba. All members and their guests may attend. More...

St. Ignace Library Hosts Story Time

The St. Ignace Public Library will host Story Time every Thursday, beginning October 8, at 3:30 p.m. Students will listen to stories, make crafts, and sing songs. It is free of charge. More...

Mackinaw City Planners Approve Hotel Room Expansion, Deny Smith Land Request

The Mackinaw City Village Planning Commission approved a site plan and special use permit to Joseph Lieghio to create eight additional hotel rooms at the Hamilton Inn Select on South Huron Avenue at its Thursday, September 24, meeting. More...

2009 Richard Crane Memorial Big Rig Truck Show Winners

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Brown Family Sells Local Gas Stations

McGregor Oil Company in St. Ignace has sold two gas stations, the downtown Shell station in St. Ignace and the Shell station on 3 Mile Road in Sault Ste. Marie, to Blarney Castle Oil from Bear Lake. More...

Cemetery Fund Created at Les Cheneaux

Mike Miller wants to make sure cemeteries in Clark Township look good. He knows that it can be an emotional experience visiting a lost loved one and wants to make that journey as pleasant as possible by having well kept cemeteries. More...

Camaraderie With a Cause: Mackinaw City Lions Provide Services to Disadvantaged

The Mackinaw City Lions Club, established in 1947, provided many benefits to George Stemkoski when he joined in 1957, and companionship and camaraderie were chief among them. The work that the club does for the community was also a major draw. More...

For the Record...

In the article "Hingston Takes President's Seat" in the September 24 issue of The St. Ignace News, the statement of Lana Jaggi's plans to transition into the clerk's office is incorrectly attributed to Ms. Jaggi. More...

Huff, Belonga, Mueller Are Recognized for Service, Leadership

U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Brian Huff and St. Ignace Coast Guard Auxiliary members Robert Belonga and Bill Mueller, all of St. Ignace, were honored for their dedicated service and leadership Wednesday, September 23, at the St. More...

Chippewa County Fair Results for 2009 Are Announced

Judging results have been announced for the 2009 Chippewa County Fair in Kinross, which took place August 31 through September 7. Results are listed here: Pocket Pets Grand Champion - Molly Anderson, Sault Ste. Marie. More...

‘Biggest Losers’ Join Fall Colors Bridge Race

Race Begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, October 10

Helen Phillips, the winner of "The Biggest Loser 7" television show, her daughter, Shannon, and show finalists Ron and Mike Morelli will race across the Mackinac Bridge with other registrants during the first Mackinaw City Fall Colors Bridge Race Sa More...

Landmark Status Does Not Save Structures, Experts Say

Mackinac Island is now facing the loss of its third historic structure since 2006, and city leaders are troubled over the latest move to demolish a 119 year old house and the potential impact it could have on the Island's National Historic Landmark More...

Les Cheneaux Youth Learn Hunters Safety This Wednesday

Sixth grade students in Les Cheneaux will get a lesson in hunter's safety Wednesday, September 30, at the Les Cheneaux Sportsman's Club. More...

St. Ignace Hospital To Offer Flu Shots

Mackinac Straits Health System will offer flu shot clinics Tuesday, October 6, Wednesday, October 7, and Wednesday, October 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Primary Care office. The immunizations are $25 for adults ages 18 and older. More...

Senior Lunch Changes Its Schedule

The Wawatam Area Senior Citizens in Mackinaw City will begin serving dinners Thursdays in place of Saturdays, effective Thursday, October 1. The time has also changed, with dinners at 5 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. More...

Lighthouse Caretaker Mary Ann Moore Receives National Teaching Award

A teacher for 35 years, Mary Ann Moore has dedicated most of her life to the education of others, and her skills as a teaching volunteer at a Lake Michigan lighthouse have now earned her national recognition. More...

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