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Albany Trail Ride Registration Underway

Those interested in participating in the Albany Trail Ride to benefit a children’s cancer camp in Michigan are asked to contact Karen at The Albany at (906) 297-8321. The ride will be Saturday, September 18, in DeTour. More...

St. Ignace’s Joe Ossmann Bikes Across Country

During their bicycle trip across the country, St. More...

Pickford Historical Society Plans Fundraisers

A golf scramble Wednesday, August 4, and a quilt raffle in August will help the Pickford Area Historical Society reduce the amount of the loan on its building on Main Street in Pickford, so that it may focus on other needs there, such as maintenance More...

Trial Date Set for 2011 in Silver Mountain Ski Hill Lawsuit

A civil trial date is set for lawsuits involving the City of St. Ignace, Moran Township, and ski hill manager Jake Tamlyn. More...

Court Reports

The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace July 19, and July 20, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...

Gros Cap School Will Offer More Money to St. Ignace District To Participate in Band, Sports

St. Ignace Area Schools may receive an additional $20,000 from Moran Township's Gros Cap School to allow junior high Gros Cap students to continue participation in its band and athletics programs. More...

Report: Plane Attempted Take-off 3 Times Before Crash

Condition Improves to ‘Fair’ for Teen Survivor

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board reveals the Beechcraft 58 twin-engine airplane that crashed at St. More...

Regatta Ends Friday at Les Cheneaux

The Ensign Fleet 31 will compete Wednesday, July 28, through Friday, July 30, in the 2010 Les Cheneaux Yacht Club Regatta. This series culminates the local racing program. More...

Les Cheneaux Frog Fest Highlights Environment

Contest Winners Announced

Part of the Tadpole Olympics, kids games were a big hit at Frog Fest at Les Cheneaux Saturday, July 17, and yielded winners in several categories. Michael Odom, Kalon Ayers, and Kyle Ayers took the top three spots in the timed run for kids. More...

Improvements Bringing New Look to Fort de Buade in Downtown St. Ignace

Since she was hired at the Fort de Buade Museum in St. Ignace in May, new manager Connie Sweet has been busy making improvements. More...

Inmate Is Charged in Attempted Escape from Prison

One of the prisoners who attempted an escape from Kinross Correctional Facility July 15 has been charged with carjacking, assault with intent to rob while armed, and four other felonies. More...

Les Cheneaux Public Boat Launch Sites Find Approval

Additional public boat launching sites were approved for Clark Township Thursday, July 15, which the township board hopes will ease the burden of having the Cedarville site closed during channel dredging this summer. More...

Fireworks Shows Draw Tourists

In Downtown St. Ignace on Saturday Nights, Efforts Are Paying Off in Increased Traffic

Fireworks shows that light up the waterfront sky every Saturday night in St. More...

Portage Players To Perform Musical Comedy ‘Tumbledown Town’

The Portage Players will present a musical comedy suitable for the entire family, entitled “Tumbledown Town,” at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis. More...

Hobra Named Rudyard Schools Superintendent

Anthony Hobra will be the new superintendent at Rudyard Area Schools following a 6-0 vote of the seven-person school board Monday, July 26. More...

Lewd Businesses May Be Moved to MR

Sexually oriented businesses may only be allowed in the Manufacturing Research (MR) district of Mackinaw City, in the southern part of the village, if the village adopts a new ordinance that is now under consideration. More...

Local Veterans To Join Freedom Ride

Local members of the Forgotten Eagles veterans group will participate when the Forgotten Eagles hold their annual motorcycle freedom ride to support Michigan veterans Wednesday, August 4, through Saturday, August 7. Riders will begin in Sault Ste. More...

Mackinaw City Mulls Name Change From East Central to ‘Main Street’

Public comment should be received before East Central Avenue's name is changed to Main Street, the Mackinaw City facilities committee decided Wednesday, July 21. More...

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Mackinac County, LMAS Reports

A bat found in eastern Mackinac County has been tested positive for rabies, the Luce Mackinac Alger Schoolcraft District Health Department announced Friday, July 23. More...

Coin, Stamp, Card Show Is August 1

A coin, stamp, and postcard show will take place Sunday, August 1, at the Odawa Hotel in Petoskey, hosted by the Northwestern Michigan Coin and Stamp Club, reported Rick Silet of St. Ignace. The show is from 10 a.m. More...

Community Roots Run Deep at Pickford Hay Days

Adhering to the school of thought that small towns are to be celebrated, the Pickford community is hosting its 31st annual Hay Days festival, with events planned from Wednesday, August 4, to Sunday, August 8. More...

Les Cheneaux Youth To Perform ‘101 Dalmatians’

Starting with the audition process, 42 young performers of the Les Cheneaux Performing Arts Camp have been working hard to prepare for their moment in the spotlight, which is drawing closer with tickets on sale for the upcoming production of “ More...

Paquin Pleads Guilty to 1 Charge; Cullen Charges Dropped

Fred Paquin of St. Ignace, a former tribal police chief, pled guilty late last week to conspiracy to defraud the United States by dishonest means, the first count of a 15-count federal indictment filed in January. More...

Blues Control, Conga Se Menne In Concert This Week

Blues Control will perform for Locals on the Bay Wednesday, July 28, at the St. Ignace Marina. Conga Se Menne will perform for Bayside Live! Thursday, July 29. Both concerts are at 7 p.m. More...

Sault Sidewalk Sales Planned August 6

The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Sidewalk Sales will be Friday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Garlyn Zoo Offers Animal Rescue Fundraiser for Hospital

Garlyn Zoo in Naubinway is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, July 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit Mackinac Straits Hospital. More...

Jarvie To Continue in Supervisor Role After Loss of Thompson

Deputy township supervisor Margaret Jarvie will serve one more month in the supervisor's role, it was decided at a Tuesday, July 20, Rudyard Township board meeting. More...

St. Ignace Steel Band To Perform Mackinaw City Concert Saturday

The St. Ignace Saints Steel Band will perform for the “Music in Mackinaw” concert series Saturday, July 31, at 8 p.m., at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. The St. More...

Fundraiser Underway for Brayden Mills

The John T. Bouchard 3101 Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a benefit for infant Brayden Mills of Carsonville Saturday, August 14, at 2 p.m., at the Eagles in Newberry, reports a relative of the boy, Donna Pope of St. Ignace. More...

Antique Show To Be August 3

Antiques ranging from lamps, china, and pottery to stoneware, toys, and furnishings will be sold at the 41st Mackinaw Woman's Club Antique Show and Sale Tuesday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Mackinaw City Historic Village Renamed Heritage Village

The Mackinaw Area Historical Society Historic Village in Mackinaw City is now known as Heritage Village, and will sport a new logo, as well. More...

Fish Feast Draws Strong Crowd to St. Ignace Marina for Family Fun

Now in only its fourth year, the St. Ignace Fish Feast has established a reputation for being one of the most popular summer events in St. Ignace. More...

Chairs, Quilts Offered for Auction at Cedarville Library

Artisans have created works of art from Adirondack chairs to benefit the Les Cheneaux Education Foundation. More...

Sault History Fest Will Be July 30-31

The Sault History Fest will be Friday, July 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Portage Avenue between the Soo Locks Boat Tours Dock 2 and the Power Canal in Sault Ste. Marie. Admission is free. More...

Coast Guard’s Corey Cole Heads to Baltimore

Corey Cole of St. Ignace, a U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist with Sector Sault Ste. Marie, transferred to the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore Sunday, July 18. He plans to move back to St. Ignace in about seven years when he retires. More...

Volunteers Raise $23,000 in 24-hour Relay for Life at St. Ignace

Above: Five St. Ignace residents, (from left) Don Gustafson, Jim Mattson, Janet Peterson, Mark Wilk, and Fred Feleppa, raised $343.88 for the Relay For Life from canisters. More...

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