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Click here for digital edition  A special team of State Police Hometown Security troopers will hit the roads in the Upper Peninsula in 2010, providing added law enforcement in areas with a limited police presence, during special events, and in high-traffic and high-crime areas of the region. More ... The Mackinac Bridge is the subject of a new $4.90 Priority Mail stamp to be released by the U.S. Post Office alongside several other stamp designs February 3. More ... A directional sign aimed at drawing snowmobilers into downtown St. Ignace to park will be placed near access to the snowmobile trail at Lant and Castle Rock roads, following a decision by the St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to pay up to $200 to purchase the sign. More ... Steven Keel, a worker for Bouma Construction of Grand Rapids, puts finishing touches on drywall near the Tribal Health Center's windowed waiting area on the second floor of the new hospital being buil More ... The state has loosened its control over offshore lighthouses while striking a new agreement with the DeTour Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society, and preservationists are hailing the move as one that could make it easier for other nonprofit groups in the state to take over and maintain lighthouses. More ... Vehicles crossing the Mackinac Bridge will pay increased toll rates starting January 1, 2010, owing to a gradual rate increase adopted by the Mackinac Bridge Authority December 21, 2007. More ... Lake Eries pollution in the 1960s and 1970s killed off its mayflies, insects that spend most of their lives underwater before hatching into huge flying swarms that carpet coastal towns. But the pesky bugs have returned in a big way. More ... Enjoying a senior citizens holiday luncheon at the St. Ignace Community Action Center Wednesday, December 16, are (from left) Drew Foster, Carol Spidell, John Massaway, Jr., and Linda Massaway. More ... Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with nearly 4,000 residents, relies on tourism for its economy, much like communities in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Name recognition, history, customer service, and intensive advertising efforts are critical to the town's survival, said Tourism Manager Walter Yeldell. More ... One more vehicle is heading to Mackinac Island for the winter at the urging of Police Chief Jim Marks, although his request drew opposition from two council members during the Wednesday evening, December 16, city council meeting. C ouncil debated the request at length before voting 4-2 to ship over to the Island its mainland patrol car, which has been parked in St. Ignace. More ... Cedar Post Thrift Shop and Food Pantry in Cedarville received toys, food, and a $500 cash donation from Kewadin Casinos in Hessel Wednesday, December 16. More ... Youthful Trojans Turn Defeat Into Victory Cedarville, with the youngest varsity basketball team in the area, recorded a 54-50 non-conference road win over the Posen Vikings Monday, December 21. More ... |
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