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No Time for Transfer, Baby Delivered at St. Ignace

Mackinac Straits Health System delivered a baby Sunday, June 6, making it the fourth baby delivered at a hospital in St. Ignace in seven years. Joseph Jeramiah Sword was born at 3:46 a.m., the second child born to Joelle Sword of Cedarville. More...

St. Ignace United Methodist Church To Host Benefit Concert

A benefit gospel concert featuring the Northmen Gospel Chorus will be Sunday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace United Methodist Church. Admission is by free will offering with proceeds to benefit the mission programs of St. Ignace Area Hope. More...

Moran Man Arrested on CSC Charge

Brian Bedell, 20, of Moran, was arrested Thursday, June 3, by Michigan State Police following a criminal sexual conduct investigation in Brevort Township. Mr. More...

Rudyard High School Graduates Reflect on Teamwork Marking Class of 2010

With 44 graduates receiving their diplomas Sunday, June 6, the parents, students, and staff of Rudyard Area Schools had much to be proud of: Three valedictorians delivered speeches and scholarships were awarded to more than half of the class. More...

Lilac Festival Begins Friday on Mackinac Island

The theme for the 2010 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Grand Parade is “Broadway Musicals.” Mary McGuire Slevin, executive director for the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, got the idea from residents Don Duvall and Dan Seeley. More...

Siblings Choose Medical Field

Siblings Lana Litzner and Brandon Litzner are employed in the medical field. More...

Royer Will Speak at Rudyard Historical Society Thursday

Jim Royer will speak at the Rudyard Historical Society Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. Mr. More...

Bicycle Facility Design Training To Be June 17

Training Wheels, an educational course on the planning and design of on-road bicycle facilities, will be offered Thursday, June 17, at 9 a.m. in Crawford Hall Room 305 at Lake Superior State University. More...

New St. Ignace Downtown Map Available Free

A new downtown map of St. Ignace is now available free to the public at the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau, and Welcome Center. More...

Annual Kids Fishing Day Encourages Young Anglers To Enjoy the Sport

Erik Perrault's bobber dipped slightly into the pond, his eyes lighting up in excitement. His father, John, of St. Ignace, glanced over, asking if he had caught something. More...

Red Hat Societies Gathering Planned in Mackinaw City This Weekend

Red hats will be seen at many locations in Mackinaw City as Red Hat Society members visit the village as part of the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” Red Hat Extravaganza Friday, June 11, to Sunday, June 13. More...

726 Tour Icebreaker Mackinaw Museum

The first “Welcome Aboard” Open House hosted by the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum in Mackinaw City Sunday, June 6, welcomed 726 visitors aboard for free tours and demonstrations on knot tying and signal flags. More...

With Need Growing, Aging Electric Lines Will Be Rebuilt

A plan to rebuild electricity transmission lines from St. Ignace to Rudyard will assist efforts by developers to erect wind generators at Rudyard, and information sessions will be held this week in both communities to explain the effort. More...

Leader Dog ‘Rhoades’ Travels to Spain

“Rhoades of St. Ignace,” a golden retriever who was trained as a guide dog for the blind, now resides with a new master in Spain, said Sam Brankel, who helped socialize the dog. Mr. More...

Two St. Ignace Book Clubs Will Meet

The morning book club will meet Thursday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library to discuss “Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane. The evening book club will meet Wednesday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the library. More...

‘Why We Went in the Red’ – City Revenues Much Lower Than Anticipated

Manager, Council Drafting New Plan

To pinpoint the cause of the city's 2009 fund balance deficit of roughly $200,000, as well as review cuts in its budget plan for 2010, the St. More...

County Seeks Site Improvement

County commissioners discussed plans for improving the county Web site, considered entering an agreement with the EUP Regional Planning and Development Commission, and approved a contract with Cryderman Builders of St. More...

Yooper Motorcyle Show Canceled

After hosting the Yooper Motorcycle Show for two years, the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau has cancelled this year's show owing to the retirement of Ray Kittel, owner of Ray's M/C Show World, who organized last year's event. More...

Hiawatha Sportsmen’s Club Will Host Triathlon

Two days of golf, trap shooting, and 3D archery are planned Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, during the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club Triathlon and Sportsman's Show at the sportsman's club on West US-2 in Naubinway. More...

Bayside Farmers Market Opens for the Season

Storm clouds were looming on the horizon, but that didn't quell vendors from setting up for the first Bayside Farmers Market of the summer season at the St. Ignace Marina Saturday, June 5. More...

For the Record

In an article, “Clark Township Board Wants More Details on Sewer Upgrade,” in the May 27 edition of The St. Ignace News, it was incorrectly reported that the Clark Township supervisor, treasurer, and clerk salaries are $20,008.75. More...

Echoes of Kent State: Cochran To Attend Commencement 40 Years in the Making

With four students killed and nine others wounded during a 1970 anti-war rally at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, in which the Ohio National Guard opened fire, colleges and universities across the state shut down their schools early, ultimately More...

St. Ignace Students Walk Home for Exercise

At right: Taking advantage of the sunny spring weather, students from St. Ignace Elementary School walked home Thursday, May 20, leaving the buses behind. They are pictured on Portage Street. More...

Ostomy Group Meets Sunday

The Straits Area Ostomy Association will meet Sunday, June 13, at 2 p.m. in the back doctors’ dining room at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. For more information, call 643-8265. More...

Forest Service Offers New OHV Maps Online

New maps are available to show where wheeled motor vehicles may be used in the Hiawatha National Forest. Maps are available online and will soon be offered on paper at local ranger district offices, the Forest Service reported Friday, June 4. More...

Beech Trees To Be Harvested Along Dunes Ski Trail

Public comment is being accepted on the harvest and timber sale of beech trees along Sand Dunes Cross Country Ski Trail in Moran Township until Thursday, June 24. More...

Movie Night Set for June 17

“Planet 51” (rated PG) will be the next movie to be shown Thursday, June 17, at 6:15 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. The movie is free and refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library. More...

Shoreline Bike Tour Begins Saturday

Bicyclists will have the chance to tour along Mackinaw City's shoreline and beyond during the Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13. Four different routes are planned, from 25 miles to 100 miles. More...

Mackinaw City Council Holds 2010 Tax Rate Stable in Face of Revenue Drop

OKs Boat Line Lot; Supports Dark Sky Park Request

Mackinaw City's tax will remain at 16.057 mills for 2010, the Mackinaw City Village Council decided Thursday, June 3. More...

Engadine Christian Concert to Be June 19

The Engadine United Methodist Church will host a contemporary Christian concert Saturday, June 19, beginning at 3 p.m at the Mill Pond Pavilion in Engadine. More...

Power Available If Business Demand Grows

Planning Commission Hears Update on Merger, EUP Service

The Mackinac County Planning Commission welcomed the opportunity to discuss the purchase by Cloverland Electric Cooperative of Edison Sault Electric Company at its Wednesday, June 2, meeting in St. More...

DeWitt Leads Trail Restoration Work at Castle Rock

Charlene DeWitt will be leading trail restoration work sessions Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Castle Rock trailhead off Castle Rock Road near St. Ignace. More...

Mackinaw City Businesses Discussed

The Mackinaw Area Historical Society will host a program about businesses on Central Avenue in Mackinaw City during the 1920s and 1930s Monday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Stupak, Stabenow Among Speakers at Hospital Dedication Ceremony

Mackinac Straits Health System and Sault Tribal Health Clinic are testaments to the idea that when a community works together, phenomenal things can happen. More...

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