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November 12, 2009 / Sports

Several Hunters Dinners Offered

The Immaculate Conception Church in Moran is hosting a Hunters Dinner Sunday, November 15, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church. There will be silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. More...

Illegal Gill Net With 1,100 Pounds of Fish Seized at Big Bay de Noc

Three Upper Peninsula men were implicated in an illegal gill netting operation on the waters of Big Bay de Noc in Delta County. More...

President Signs Legislation To Spend $475M Restoring Great Lakes

Projects to control invasive species in the Great Lakes, as well as loss of habitat, pollution, and toxic sediments, will be funded now that President Barack Obama has signed legislation aimed at restoring the lakes Friday, October 30. More...

Chronic Wasting Disease Testing on Hold in EUP

The random checking of deer heads for chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis is being suspended in the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) this year by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), although monitoring will continue in other areas of More...

Conversion Attempts Decide Saints Loss in District Finals

By David Latva

Conversion attempts made the difference in the Division 8 district football finals as St. More...

St. Ignace Bowling League Results

Bluewater League News Crew 41, Gateway Lanes 32, Northern Bells 31, Mackinaw Trolley 30, Gerry’s Beauty Shop 29, Bessie’s Pasties 22, Quality Inn 20- 1/2, Apollo Home Mortgage 18-1/2. More...

Rudyard Defeated by Defending State Champs

Rudyard found out why Traverse City St. Francis (TCSF) is the defending state champion in Division 7 after the Gladiators defeated the Bulldogs 54-8 in the district football championship contest at Thirlby Field in Traverse City Friday, November 6. More...

Straits Sportsmen To Meet in December

The Straits Area Sportsmen’s Club will not meet in November. The next meeting will be Monday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on State Street in St. Ignace. More...

Venison Donations Accepted for Needy

Deer hunters have an opportunity to help the needy by donating venison. The Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger group is accepting donations of venison at select processors throughout Michigan. More...

Fewer Deer Expected in EUP This Season; Harsh Winter Blamed for Drop in Population

Hunters will likely encounter fewer deer in the Eastern Upper Peninsula this year, according to a forecast published by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). More...

Hunting Safety Tips

These safety tips for hunters have been provided by Mackinac County Sheriff Scott Strait: • Carry hunting license and personal identification while hunting. More...

St. Ignace Saints Edge Rudyard Bulldogs for Class C District Crown

By David Latva

St. Ignace and Rudyard had to battle five matches before the host Saints edged the Bulldogs in the deciding game for the Class C district championship Thursday, November 5. More...

Engadine Eagles, Brimley Bays Win Class D District Championships

By David Latva Eagles Capture 6th Straight District Volleyball Crown

The Engadine Eagles captured their sixth consecutive Class D district volleyball championship with a sweep of the Rapid River Rockets at home Saturday, November 7. More...

Booster Club To Sell Trojan Clothing

The Cedarville Trojans Booster Club is taking orders on Trojans clothing with proceeds benefiting the booster club. The items will be on display in the school library. Orders will be taken through Saturday, November 28. More...

Morgan LaVake To Participate in Punt, Pass, and Kick at Ford Field

Morgan LaVake, daughter of Samantha and Darren LaVake and an eighth grade student at the St. Ignace Middle School, has qualified for the 2009 Detroit Lions National Football League Punt-Pass-Kick Competition at Ford Field Sunday, November 22. More...