January 21, 2010 RSS feed / News

Boat Line Parking Mulled in Mackinaw City

The Mackinaw City Planning Commission discussed requiring grandfathered, non-conforming items such as dumpsters, signs, and lighting to be brought up to code at the commission's meeting Thursday, January 14. More...

Workshop Will Explore Youth Bullying Behavior

A workshop in Sault Ste. Marie will examine the dynamics of bullying behavior among youth Tuesday, March 2. More...

Commercial Wind Turbines Are Banned on Island

People will not see any wind turbines on Mackinac Island, say Ordinance Committee members, who plan to draft a regulation that would ban commercial wind turbines and temporarily prohibit residential wind power generators. More...

Christmas Proceeds From Local Business Benefit Charities

At right: Tom Della-Moretta (from left) presents a check for $1,277.35 to hospital board member Walter North and foundation president Ron Mitchell, representing the Mackinac Straits Health System Foun More...

Coast Guard Recovers Body of Gaylord Woman

The death of a 55-year-old woman, Patricia Elder, from Gaylord was confirmed by the Michigan State Police after the U.S. Coast Guard recovered her body in the icy Straits of Mackinac Saturday morning, January 16. More...

Public Hearings Planned for Projects

Mackinaw City

The Mackinaw City Planning Commission will hold two public hearings Thursday, January 28, at 7 p.m. More...

Davis Opens Epoufette Snowmobile Business

Growing up with snowmobiles, Wayne Davis of Epoufette now has opened Davis Motorsports Parts and Accessories, a store serving owners of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), and other vehicles. More...

Copper Stolen From Kinross Yard

Large amounts of processed metal were stolen from Reid Metals in Kinross between noon Saturday, December 19, and 7 a.m. Monday, December 21. More...

Outhouse Race, Chili Contest Draw Crowds to Winterfest in Mackinaw City

Teresa Ditta of Mackinaw City quickly scooped a helping of chili and passed it to an eager tastetester. More...

St. Ignace School Moves Ahead on Bond Request, Gets Budget Update, Hears Parent Appeal

The St. More...

Sault Casino Donates to Area Hope

Twenty queen bed sets, 15 armoires, mirrors, tables, and two industrial laundry baskets were donated by Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie to St. Ignace Area Hope Wednesday, January 6. More...

Art Grants Available in EUP

Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties has grants available for art and cultural projects that will start between April 1 and September 30. More...

Tour Planned at Hessel’s Birge Preserve

Little Traverse Conservancy will offer a guided tour of the Birge Preserve near Hessel Friday, February 12, at 2 p.m. Participants may bring skis or snowshoes. More...

Riders Form ‘Concerned Citizens’ Group To Oppose Forest Trail Closures

An advocacy group, Concerned Citizens for the Forest, is being formed to fight the closure of roads to off-road vehicles (ORVs), the outcome of two meetings held Monday, January 11, and again Thursday, January 14, to discuss the recent closings of t More...

County Commissioners and Attorney To Take Another Look at Road Match Program

Board Approves LMAS Building Lease

The county road match program is legal, a township supervisor asserted Thursday, January 14, and county commissioners, who have questioned its legality and cut it from the county's 2010 budget, told him they'll discuss the road improvement program a More...

City Questions Dog Park Liability, Maintenance

Liability and maintenance responsibility need to be resolved before the St. More...

Mackinac Island Officials Considers New Street Globes

Replacing the yellowed and damaged globes on Mackinac Island street lamps would enhance city streets, city officials believe, and at its meeting Wednesday, January 13, the city council asked its finance committee to review the cost for such a projec More...

Tax Preparation Volunteers Are Needed in Mackinac County

Local volunteers are needed to help low to moderate income families file 2009 taxes and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. More...

Local Agencies Taking Part in Volunteer Offer

Local volunteers this year will have the opportunity to trade a day of community service for one-day admission to a theme park at Disneyland Resort in California or Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. More...

Mackinaw City Youth Carve Snow Sculptures

Whitney Taylor (from left), Selena Bibb, and Elizabeth Justice put the finishing touches on their football snow sculpture Wednesday, January 13. More...

St. Ignace Grocery Store Applies for Grant

Downtown Project Moving Forward

After asking for public comment, the St. More...

Northland Players Set Performances

The Northland Players will present a dinner theater Friday, February 5, and Saturday, February 6, at 8 p.m. at Audie’s Restaurant in Mackinaw City. More...

Student Council Hosts Blood Drive

Cedarville High School Student Council will sponsor a blood drive Tuesday, January 26, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Community Center in Cedarville. To make an appointment, call 484-2256, extension 225. More...

U.P. Club Planning Florida Picnic

The Michigan Upper Peninsula Club of Florida will have its annual picnic Sunday, March 7, starting at noon at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass and drinks for their party. Cost is $4 per person. More...

EAB Research Program To Continue at St. Ignace

Injecting ash trees with insecticide is an effective way to control the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Brenda Owen, site coordinator of the EAB Slowing Ash Mortality project, told The St. Ignace News Friday, January 15. More...

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