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Work Begins for Santa’s Elves in Cedarville; Tree Moving to Store

The Santa’s Elves Program in Cedarville is accepting Christmas toys and gifts for needy families now. New, wrapped toys are being accepted through Thursday, December 10, at Cedarville Foods. More...

Perlick Replaces Alford on Mackinaw City Council

Mackinaw City Village Council trustees appointed Richard Perlick to fill the late James Alford's seat Thursday, November 5. More...

HOME Auction Is Friday

A Mackinac Bridge tower tour, hotel and Mackinac Island packages, wreaths, and gift baskets from businesses will be among items up for bid when HOME of Mackinac County hosts its annual holiday auction Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace November 3 and November 10, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Cell Phones Being Collected in Pickford

Pickford Community Wellspring is collecting used cellular phones to earn money for projects throughout Pickford. The collection of cell phones has helped provide operational funds for the Pickford Community Wellspring. More...

Garlock, Aho, Carrick Earn Degrees

Justin Garlock of St. Ignace, Jenna Aho of Rudyard, and Craig Carrick of Brimley have earned degrees from Central Michigan University and were graduated during the summer semester. More...

Two Kinross Camps Robbed

Two camps were burglarized south of 12 Mile Road and west of Forrest Road in Kinross Township during October. More...

Hanson To Visit Engadine, Discuss China Mission Work

Jeanette Hanson, a mission worker in China, will visit Wildwood Mennonite Church on Sandtown Road in Engadine Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22. More...

Appointments Made on City Committees

Mayoral appointments to two city committees were approved by the city council at its meeting Monday, November 16. More...

Addresses Sought for Soldiers

The American Red Cross is compiling a list of all EUP military people stationed in the country and abroad, and will be making it available to local organizations, schools, churches, and individuals for holiday giving, announced Linda Beaumont of the More...

Library Movie Night Is Thursday

“Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure” (rated G) will be featured at movie night at the St. Ignace Public Library Thursday, November 19, at 6:15 p.m. The movie and popcorn are free of charge. More...

Island Veterans Day Service Emphasizes Flag

Commemorating the World War I armistice 91 years ago, the Mackinac Island American Legion post honored veterans in a ceremony that addressed the flag, its history, and its significance to American veterans. More...

Grand Marais Women’s Club Hosts Christmas Bazaar November 21

The Grand Marais Women’s Club is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grand Marais Community Center. Along with more than 18 craft booths, a lunch and bake sale will take place. More...

Free Community Meal Is Set For November 24 in Engadine

The Engadine United Methodist Church is hosting a free family community meal Tuesday, November 24, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the church. The meal is open to the public. The movie, “The Christmas Blessing,” will be shown at 5 p.m. 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

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

11 Properties May Go From Residential to Commercial Zoning

Clark Township Planning Commission Plans Hearing

The Clark Township Planning Commission wants to rezone 11 properties west of downtown Cedarville from residential to commercial. More...

St. Ignace Schools Revise Budget To Show $212K Deficit

The St. Ignace Board of Education approved a revised budget with a $212,923 deficit for the 2009-2010 school year at its Monday, November 9, meeting. More...

City Says Plenty of Room for Dog Park on Parcel

Still Could Expand Recreation Land, Too, Committee Says

St. Ignace City Council voted in support of the construction of a dog park on three acres of land bordering Cheeseman Road and the snowmobile trail at its Monday, November 16, meeting. More...

United Way Holiday Basket Workshop Is Saturday

Donna Pope Named ‘Volunteer of the Month’

Volunteers will gather at the St. Ignace Public Library this weekend to help stuff holiday baskets with food, gift cards, and vouchers for turkeys for needy families as part of United Way's new Family Volunteer Day program. More...

Classes Offered in St. Ignace

The Great Waters Center for Lifelong Learning in St. Ignace is hosting three "make and take" craft classes in a Christmas series continuing through Monday, December 7. More...

First Free Skate Is Fri., Nov 20

The first free Family Fab Friday skating will be Friday, November 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace. More...

New Federal Unemployment Extension Letters Mailed

Unemployed Michigan workers who have exhausted all of their unemployment benefits this year should watch their mailboxes this week, as workers will start receiving instructions during the week of November 16 for claiming the new federal jobless bene More...

Friends Gather as Mackinaw City American Legion Hosts Veterans Day Potluck

Veterans, American Legion members, and residents of Mackinaw City ate and danced during the American Legion potluck at Mackinaw City Wednesday, November 11. More...

Businesses To Host Food Drive

The St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce is offering a “Season of Giving” $500 St. Ignace Shopping Spree. Customers can bring in a non-perishable food item to a participating St. More...

EUP Electric Co-op Members Vote To Buy Edison Sault Power Company

Residents in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties will soon all have the same electric utility provider. More...

Children Say ‘Thank You’ to Veterans

It was a poignant moment as the youth of St. Ignace passed through aisles of seated veterans, shaking their hands and thanking them for their military service, following the Veterans Day assembly at the school Wednesday, November 11. More...

Engadine Students of the Week

David Paquin, Brooke Livermore, and Eric Richards were named Students of the Week for the week of November 9 at Engadine Consolidated Schools. More...

Music in the Center Features Michael Lee

Music in the Center will feature Michael Lee Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m. at the Erickson Center in Curtis. Cost is a $5 donation. More...

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