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Peltier: May 4 Vote Will Be Crucial for Gros Cap

A large part of teaching is finding a way to break things down so they are easily understood. More...

Move Will Keep Nurses and Doctors on the Job at Tribal Health Centers

After a recent study showed that salaries for doctors and other health practitioners at local tribal clinics were not competitive, the Sault Ste. More...

Parent Coalition Will Collect Diapers for Foster Children

The Mackinac County Parent Coalition will collect diapers to help foster children in the county. Every Monday in March, beginning March 1, drop boxes will be available at St. More...

For the Record

A photograph published in the February 11, 2010, issue of The St. Ignace News was labeled as the Vacationland ferry in error. The photograph is actually of the City of Petoskey. More...

Snow Softball Is This Weekend

Frozen Yooper Challenge at St. Ignace

The annual Frozen Yooper Softball Challenge will be played in the snow-covered parking lot of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry in St. Ignace Saturday, February 27, and Sunday, February 28. More...

Paquin Family Helps With Special Olympics

Vi and Bernard Paquin of St. Ignace have been involved with Special Olympics since their daughter, Christina, began participating 29 years ago. They have encouraged their children and grandchildren to volunteer with the EUP Special Olympics. More...

Soo-Florida Picnic Will Be March 8

The annual Soo-Florida Picnic will be Monday, March 8, from 11 m. to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Zephyrhills, Florida. Everyone is asked to bring one or two dishes to pass and their own table service. More...

County Seeks Permits for East Lake Dam Project

Putting a halt to the decreasing water level on East Lake is the goal of a committee exploring the establishment of a dam on the lake. The group presented a draft assessment structure to county commissioners Thursday, February 4. More...

Talent Show Hits Stage Saturday

Vocalists Kati Danaher of Hessel and Danielle Ptingalo of Kincheloe will be among performers at the “Northern Michigan Has Talent” show Saturday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Opera House in Cheboygan. More...

Red Wings Alumni Thrill Hockey Fans at Little Bear East

Red Wings Alumni Team players gather with Labatt Blue team players, comprised of 2009 U.P. Pond Hockey players, after the two teams battled it out Friday, February 19, at Little Bear East Arena in St. More...

Home Buyer Workshop Is Wednesday

A Home Buyer Pre-purchase Workshop will be offered Wednesday, February 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library by Michigan State University Extension. More...

School’s Deficit Plan Denied

Les Cheneaux Community Schools' state-mandated plan to reduce its $65,337 deficit was denied by the Michigan Department of Education, Superintendent Amy Scott told the Board of Education Monday, February 15. More...

Ambulance Authority May Serve at County’s West End

County Planners To Take Proposal to Commission

A shortage of volunteers for ambulance service in the four most western townships has county planning commissioners shepherding the idea of creating an ambulance authority. More...

Shane Moore and Tom Boburka Win Annual Island Chili Cook-off

Wearing the chili crown, Shane Moore of Mackinac Island is congratulated on winning the 17th annual chili cook-off by friends Jamie Bynoe (left) and John Slevin. More...

New Trolley Rules in Place

Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City trolley companies will have to agree to several new terms to have their licenses renewed. More...

Skating Show Will Be Sunday in St. Ignace

Figure skaters from throughout Michigan and Canada will meet at Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace Sunday, February 28, to display their skills to skating fans from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Animal Shelter Jobs May Now Be Temporary

Two part-time positions at the Mackinac County Animal Shelter may be designated as temporary ones as the county commission continues to wrestle with animal shelter hirings and classifications. More...

St. Ignace Group Forming To Promote the Arts

Local artists and art lovers will get a new group supporting and promoting the arts when community members band together to form the St. Ignace Arts Council, which is currently collecting interest before holding its first meeting. More...

Landscaping Decisions Slow Boat Line Parking Talks in Mackinaw

Using shrubs or berms to protect summer overflow boat line parking exposed to public corridors like main streets was the major topic of discussion during the Mackinaw City Planning Commission meeting Thursday, February 11. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace February 16 and February 17, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Altar Society To Host Cook-off

St. Anne’s Altar Society will host a chili cook-off Saturday, February 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in St. Ignace. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries. To enter the contest, call 643-9453. More...

County Will Pay Only Half of LMAS Contribution as Split Is Considered

May Need To Hire Administrator, Board Says

Mackinac County will pay half of its expected Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft (LMAS) Health Department contribution in installments as the county commission continues to consider separating from the department. More...

Man Injured in Cedarville House Explosion Remains Hospitalized

Paul Hensley remains hospitalized in Ann Arbor and is in fair condition after he was injured by a propane explosion that destroyed his home two miles east of Cedarville Wednesday, February 3. More...

Millecoquins Lake Winter Carnival Is Saturday

The east side of Millecoquins Lake near Engadine will be the site of a Winter Carnival Saturday, February 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Families Enjoy Carnival at Gros Cap

At right: Lily Belonga of Moran excitedly sifts through books at the Gros Cap School Book Fair and Carnival Friday, February 12. More...

Pizza Meal Benefits Scholarship Fund

Pizza from St. Ignace businesses will be offered at Pizza Round the Town Tuesday, March 2, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LaSalle High School cafeteria in St. Ignace. More...

Tea Party Honors Hospital Auxiliary Members

Mackinac Straits Hospital Auxiliary members who have served 25 or more consecutive years on the auxiliary were honored Wednesday, January 27, with an old-fashioned tea party at the hospital in St. More...

Winter Activities Offered by Mackinac Island Recreation Dept.

A variety of winter activities are offered by the Mackinac Island Recreation Department through March. All activities are free, except a pottery class with a $35 fee for materials. Indoor walking is offered weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. More...

Fire Destroys Moran Twp. House

An unoccupied Moran Township house was destroyed by fire Wednesday, February 17. No one was injured in the blaze that totaled the single-story Martin Lake Road home off US- 2 just west of St. Ignace. More...

Winterfest Is Feb. 27 and 28 in Kinross

The Kinross Recreation Center will be the site for Winterfest Saturday, February 27, and Sunday, February 28, beginning at a.m. Dogsled races, games, food booths, and a snow queen and princess pageant will be the highlights of the weekend. More...

Brevort Township Board Decides To Ask Voters for New Community Center May 4

Brevort Township residents will be asked to permit the township to borrow up to $300,000 in bonds to pay for a new community center on the May 4 election ballot. More...

Retirement Incentives for Teachers, State Employees Being Explored To Cut Costs

Proposal Is Coming Up at School Board Meetings Across EUP

As Jennifer Granholm finishes out the final chapter of her term as governor, she has proposed multiple budget reforms targeted at rewriting Michigan out of its recession. More...

Sportsmen’s Club Sinks Fish Cribs at Brevort Lake

Volunteers from the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club put together wooden cribs Saturday, February 13, before sinking them through the ice of Brevort Lake to improve fish habitat. More...

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