To the Editor: I was happy and sad to read the article "Chief Tim Matelski Sees Many Changes in 32 Years on City Police Force" in the December 17 issue of The St. Ignace News. More...
By Karen Gould
Increased regulation of the three boat lines serving Mackinac Island likely will begin as early as March or at least within a year, say Mackinac Island city officials, who are weighing the options they will exercise in the new ferry franchise agreem More...
By Michael Ayala
Befriending a police officer at his parents' gift store and soda fountain in Mackinaw City had a great impact on Robert Desy's career choice later in his life. As the officer dropped in every few days for coffee, Mr. More...
Audie’s Scholarship Ball Committee will present a fundraiser called “Polar Nights” Saturday, January 16, at 8 p.m. in the banquet room at Audie’s Restaurant in Mackinaw City. More...
Wireless Tower Is Ready; Firehall Nearly Finished
By Michael Ayala
Updates on the status of the new township firehall and wireless tower, along with a $5,000 grant from the Sault Ste. More...
By Karen Gould
By all standards, the financial picture at Mackinac Island Public School is excellent, say auditors, who reported a general fund balance of $1,064,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. More...
Kerry Sheber of St. Ignace (second from right) was surprised to learn she had won the Season of Giving $500 downtown shopping spree Tuesday, December 15. More...
Mackinac Straits Hospital is offering an H1N1 (swine flu) vaccination clinic Monday, December 28, and Tuesday, December 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. More...
The Wawatam Area Senior Center in Mackinaw City prepares a meal for senior citizens five days a week, along with an annual Christmas party. More...
Music in the Center featuring Ann and Will Rowland will be Saturday, January 9, at 7 p.m. at the Erickson Center in Curtis. Tickets will be available at the door for a $5 donation. More...
People may participate in an Upper Peninsula-wide fitness challenge by joining a program that begins January 3, offered by the Wellness Council of the Upper Peninsula. More...