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Workshop Offered in Mackinaw City

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance business consultant Brian Braddock will hold a two-hour session called “How to Start a New Business” Wednesday, June 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mackinaw Area Public Library in Mackinaw City. More...

Two Fire Alarms Sound Thursday

There were no fires and no injuries when two fire alarms went off in downtown St. Ignace on the night of Thursday, May 20, at the Comfort Inn and at B.C. Pizza. More...

St. Ignace Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Holly Stout, 43, of St. Johns, was arrested at St. More...

Soo Locks Offers Pirate-themed Boat Tour June 9

A Pirate Boat Tour will be a fundraiser for the Soo Theatre Project Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie. There will be a pirate performance on the dock, followed by a one-hour cruise of the St. Marys River on a pirate boat. More...

Clark Twp. Board Wants More Details on Sewer Upgrade

Boat Launch, Emergency Plans, Raises on Agenda

Expressing concerns about costs and the flow of information, Clark Township board members want to meet with the sewer advisory committee to talk about their recommendations for a sewer upgrade before making any decisions. More...

Wildflower Day Attracts Many to Town of Hulbert

“Hulbert Wildflower Day was quite a success for a first event,” said Arlene Sarley, who helped organize the event, together with Debbie Snody. Wildflower Day was Saturday, May 15, in Hulbert. More...

Two Downtown Projects Progressing

The St. Ignace Downtown Development Authority heard updates on the construction of Doud's Market on North State Street, and Chief Wawatam Park from Director Deb Evashevski at the board's meeting Friday, May 14. More...

Moran Twp. Board Mulls City Water Agreement

Must Establish 40-year Contract for Grant OK

With many elements in question, Moran Township Supervisor Jim Durm will speak with the City of St. Ignace concerning the township's water and sewer agreement. More...

EUP Fine Arts Council’s Next Auditions Set for June 9-10

Dave Rhinard, director of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Fine Arts Council's upcoming production of “Give My Regards to Broadway,” has set auditions for Wednesday, June 9, and Thursday, June 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. More...

Veterans Information Session Planned

The Disabled American Veterans O’Connor-Reinhart Chapter 52 will host a DAV Veterans Information Seminar Wednesday, June 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kewadin Casino and Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Twin Albino Deer Are Born at Deer Ranch

Albino deer, said Deer Ranch owner Harold Kriesche, only occur about once for every 30,000 deer. Twin albino deer were born at the Deer Ranch in St. Ignace Wednesday, May 19, despite the odds, and are settling into their new surroundings. More...

Program Aims To Improve Teen Driving

Reckless driving among teenagers may be a fact of life, but with a program called “Stopped,” available through the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office, parents can play an active role to ensure their teens drive safely. More...

Law Enforcement To Collect Used Cell Phones

Local police agencies are involved in a program to recycle cellular telephones. More...

St. Ignace Area Schools Plans Special Meeting

The St. Ignace Area Schools Board of Education will have a special meeting Tuesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the middle school library. More...

Cedarville District To Add Sign Language Elective

Les Cheneaux Community Schools

Searching for additional options for students to meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum's upcoming language-other-than- English requirement, the school board at Les Cheneaux Community Schools approved an online American Sign Language course offered by M More...

Sault Tribe Announces Primary Election Results; Voting Is in June

Unofficial primary results for this year’s tribal board election were announced Friday, May 21, by the Sault Tribe Election Committee. More...

Pickford Farmers Market Will Open for Season This Thursday

The Pickford Farmers Market will re-open Thursday, May 27, for this season. The market will be open every Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the parking lot behind the town hall in Pickford. More...

1st Steps Taken for Community Hall

The Clark Hill law firm will be Brevort Township's bond attorney for the grant and loan used to develop the township's new community center, the Brevort Township board decided at a special meeting Friday, May 21. The board also selected R.S. More...

Three June Blood Drives Announced

American Red Cross blood drives will be held at the following locations in June: Mackinaw City: Wednesday, June 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Lion Dan Russel Building. St. Ignace: Tuesday, June 22, from noon to 5:45 p.m. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace May 17 and May 19, Judge Clayton Graham and Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Great Start Parent Coalition Holds Send-off Rally for Trip to State Capitol

Children and parents from the EUP Great Start Parent Coalition gathered at Bridge View Park pavilion Tuesday, May 18, for a send-off rally in preparation for a statewide Star Power event at the Capitol in Lansing Wednesday, May 19, where they planne More...

Local Performers Set for ‘Guys and Dolls’

Sault Ste. Marie's Soo Theatre Project has changed its choice for its summer musical from “Fiddler on the Roof” to “Guys and Dolls.” The production will be July 15 through July 18 and the group has begun rehearsals. More...

Summer Reading Program, Finance Seminar To Be at Bayliss

Summer reading begins Wednesday, June 2, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie. More...

Summer Road Work Planned on M-123

The Michigan Department of Transportation will be resurfacing 21.5 miles of M-123 from I-75 to H-40 in Chippewa and Mackinac counties. The project began Monday, May 24, and is estimated to be completed Wednesday, September 1. More...

VFW Post in Hessel Makes Decision To Close

Membership Numbers Not Enough To Meet National Requirements

The Law-White Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7958 in Hessel is disbanding owing to declining membership. More...

Fish Fry Offered in Hulbert on Fridays

American Legion Post 393 in Hulbert will host a fish fry every Friday, from May 28 through September 3, at 5 p.m. at the post. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. More...

Railroad Exhibit Is Planned in Mackinaw City

With the purchase of an old velocipede, a bicycle-like vehicle used to travel along railroad lines and check for hazards, the Mackinaw Area Historical Society hopes to develop more railroad attractions in the future. More...

Mackinaw Boat To Be Built in Village; Sewer System Extended

Residents and visitors will be able to stop by Bell's Fishery to watch a mackinaw-style boat construction project, the Mackinaw City Village Council decided Thursday, May 20. More...

Fire Alarm Evacuates New Hospital

A fire alarm went off in the tribal dental area at Mackinac Straits Health System's new facility in St. Ignace Tuesday, May 25, at 8:45 a.m. The alarm was set off by hot steam from a sterilization machine. No injuries or damage were reported. More...

Hank To Speak at DeTour Summer Library Program

The De Tour Library will host former Sault Ste. Marie resident Leon E. Hank, who will give a presentation on his book, “Proud Hunters Proud Yoopers,” at the library in DeTour Village Wednesday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m.. Mr. More...

Resurfacing To Begin on Cut River Road

The Michigan Department of Transportation will be resurfacing Cut River Road near Epoufette in Mackinac County. The project is estimated to begin Wednesday, May 26, and be completed by Friday, May 28. More...

Ambassadors Help Grocery Store Celebrate Remodeling

Glen's Markets in St. Ignace celebrated its remodeling Monday, May 17, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by store employees, St. Ignace city officials, and St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. More...

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