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Mackinac Island Story Will Be Shown Through Artists’ Eyes in New Museum

Work Underway at Old Indian Dormitory

Oil on canvas, glass plate negatives, and birch bark boxes decorated with porcupine quills will tell the story of the beauty of Mackinac Island as captured by artists for more than 200 years. More...

For the Record

In a December 31 article titled, "Good Service Brings Them Back, Promoters Say" about tourism promotion efforts at Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the article says nearly 40,000 people visit Gatlinburg throughout the year. That figure is incorrect. More...

American Legion Mid-winter Conference Begins Jan. 22

The American Legion Mid-winter Conference will take place Friday, January 22, through Sunday, January 24, at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris. American Legion Post 116 of Hannahville will be the host. More...

City Recycling Dates Remain the Same for 2010

Curbside recycling pick-up in St. Ignace will continue Tuesdays, primarily during the second and fourth full week of each month, despite recent communication sent to residents reporting otherwise. More...

United States Coast Guard To Train for Ice Rescues

Drill Is January 16 at St. Ignace Marina

The U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Ignace will host an ice rescue training day for station members, local fire departments, and deputies from the Mackinac County Sheriff office at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at the St. Ignace public marina. More...

Young Mackinac Island Students Enjoy Learning Dance Techniques

Six young Mackinac Island students rush to keep up, giggling all the while, as dance teacher Jo Cooley instructs them "step-clap, step-clap." The class, comprised of kindergarten and first grade students, is practicing a program to perform during ha More...

Youth Snowmobile Crash Reported in Mackinaw City

John Mullen, 14, of Cheboygan, lost control of his snowmobile and collided with a pickup truck driven by Kenneth Bartley, 69, Tuesday, December 29, around 4:30 p.m. in Mackinaw City. More...

Biscayne Bay Crew Prepares Ship for Winter

Scrubbing down the interior of the ship, shattering ice on the deck, and performing delicate maintenance to operating systems are among tasks the crew of the Biscayne Bay is working at as ice begins to form on the lakes. More...

Unemployment Benefits Deadline Is Extended to February 28

The 470,000 jobless workers in Michigan who are receiving unemployment benefits will be able to collect benefits for an extra two months, owing to a decision by the U.S. More...

Websters Seek Supreme Court Consideration on Island Home Foundation

Mackinac Island property owners Len and Sue Webster are asking the Michigan Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court decision that orders them to restore their Hubbard's Annex lot to its natural state by removing a house foundation they construct More...

Guillard, Garries Are LaSalle Students of Month

Kevin Guillard and Katie Garries were named Students of the Month for December at LaSalle High School in St. Ignace. Kevin Guillard More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace December 30, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Fishing Contest Will Benefit March of Dimes

Anglers can enter a fishing contest to benefit the Marches of Dimes by registering with Bob Holmes at Farmers Insurance in St. Ignace. The contest began January 1 and continues through November 1. More...

4-H Program Plans to Expand

The Michigan State University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development met with youth and adults November 7 to come up with a fiveyear plan for the program. A group of 16 teens and adults attended the meeting at the St. More...

Equipment on Bridge, Lighthouses Offers Straits Weather Warnings

A network of wind speed and direction data collection equipment on the Mackinac Bridge and two nearby lighthouses helps predict high winds and protect motorists and workers on the suspension bridge from the sometimes harsh weather high above the Str More...

St. Ignace Grocery Store Project Moves Forward

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Family Fun Night Will Be January 14

Family Fun Night will be Thursday, January 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sault Tribe Head Start classroom at the Lambert Center in St. Ignace. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Women’s Club To Host Chicken Dinner

The Trout Lake Women’s Club will host a chicken dinner Saturday, January 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Trout Lake Township Hall. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12. More...

H1N1 Vaccines Available at LMAS

Swine flu, also known as H1N1, vaccines are available for those without insurance at local LMAS District Health Department offices. Vaccinations will be available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 643-1100, option 3, in St. More...

Yooper Talent Show Is Set for January 16

Upper Peninsula residents will participate in the third "Yoopers Have Talent" Show scheduled for Saturday, January 16, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Multi-use facility. More...

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