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November 19, 2009 / Front Page

‘Thank You, Veterans’

Luna Stamy, a first grade student at Mackinac Island Public School, reaches up to shake the hand of military veteran Doug Horn. More...

Hit/Run Case Goes to Court

Judge Finds Probable Cause for 16 Charges

By Mark Tower

Alleged hit and run driver Dustan Bowen, 28, of Sanford, was bound over to 11th Circuit Court in Mackinac County Friday, November 13, where Judge William Carmody will take up the 16-count felony case at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 19. More...

Hopes High for Industrial Park

Interest Is There, DeTour Village Developers Say, but Money Still Needed for Hook-up

By Jonathan Eppley

In today's tough economic turmoil, few new businesses are opening their doors and many areas around Michigan are not seeing much in the way of new development. More...

Schools Need To Help Solve Their Own Budget Problems, Consultants Say

School Employees May Need To Contribute to Cost Burden

By Michael Ayala

With state funding for Michigan schools unlikely to meet their needs, the time has come for schools to be creative in finding solutions to their budget problems themselves. More...

Island Developer Receives Relocation/Demolition Permit

By Karen Gould

A permit has been issued to relocate or demolish McNally Cottage on Mackinac Island. Notification was presented to the Mackinac Island City Council during its Wednesday, November 4, meeting. Council reviewed the document without comment. Onge More...

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Veterans Honored at Les Cheneaux

Members of the Law-White VFW Post 7958 and Ladies Auxiliary in Hessel honor American veterans during a Veterans Day celebration at Les Cheneaux Community Schools in Cedarville Wednesday, November 11. More...

Two Christmas Toy Drives Underway

Casino Chips in With New Campaign as Toy Drive Begins in County

Knowing there is a heavy need for Christmas donations this year, the Mackinac County Children’s Toy Drive has already begun fundraisers and is now accepting donated gifts. A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be Sunday, December 6, from 9 a.m. More...

Proposed Store Endorsed by St. Ignace City Council

Questions Arise About Jobs

By Mark Tower

A proposed new grocery store in St. Ignace received the endorsement of the St. More...

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Obituaries

Robert Cameron

Aerial photographer Robert Cameron died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at his home in Pacific Heights, California, at the age of 98. The father of Mackinac Island West Bluff cottager Jane Manoogian, Mr. More...

John Spence

John E. Spence, 88, of Newberry, was a World War II veteran, a longtime businessman, and a gentleman farmer. Mr. Spence died at D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette Tuesday, November 10, 2009. More...

Eva Grondin

Eva M. Grondin, 86, of St. Ignace, died early Monday, November 16, 2009, at Mackinac Straits Hospital Long Term Care after a two-year illness. She was born in L’Anse December 21, 1922, to Frank and Rose (nee Cloutier) Macabee. More...

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Columns

Michigan Politics

Sobering Report Ranks MI Low

By George Weeks

Who is up to the daunting task of being the next governor to run and fix a state that is among those in greatest fiscal peril – one where both parties are addicted to stop-gap cures and have long dithered on economic reform? More...

Rudyard

By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com

Mike Mannisto is the new minister at St. James Lutheran Church. He was graduated from the Lutheran ministries in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this past spring, and joined our community Friday, October 23. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

A few homes have Christmas lights to brighten up their evenings. Riding through town after dinner you will see the lampposts glowing with color. More...

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Citizens Say: Raise Local School Taxes

By Mark Tower

St. Ignace Area Schools should pursue a property tax to fund its technology, busing, and energy needs in the wake of state funding cuts, a citizens advisory committee decided at a meeting at the St. More...

Remains Found at Island Dig Site

By Karen Gould

Human skeletal remains were uncovered just west of the Indian Dormitory on Mackinac Island Wednesday, November 4, during trenching work to add a new water line to the building. More...

Flu Vaccine Trickling into EUP

High Risk Groups Still Top Priority

By Michael Ayala

With both seasonal and swine flu vaccine supplies lower than the Centers for Disease Control anticipated, hospitals and health departments across the EUP are scheduling flu clinics for high risk groups only, as soon as new shipments arrive. More...

November 19, 2009 / Front Page

‘Thank You, Veterans’

Hit/Run Case Goes to Court

Hopes High for Industrial Park

Schools Need To Help Solve Their Own Budget Problems, Consultants Say

Island Developer Receives Relocation/Demolition Permit

News

Veterans Honored at Les Cheneaux

Two Christmas Toy Drives Underway

Proposed Store Endorsed by St. Ignace City Council

Obituaries

Robert Cameron

John Spence

Eva Grondin

Columns

Michigan Politics

Rudyard

St. Ignace

Citizens Say: Raise Local School Taxes

Remains Found at Island Dig Site

Flu Vaccine Trickling into EUP

First Deer Crosses Bridge

‘Nightmare High’ To Amuse Les Cheneaux Audience

Sports

St. Ignace, Engadine, Brimley Defeated in Volleyball State Regionals

EUPC, All-Area, SAC Volleyball Teams

St. Ignace Bowling League Results

Opinion

Bulldozers Doing More Forest Damage Than Off-road Vehicles