January 26, 2012 RSS feed / News

New Exhibit In Mackinaw City Uncovers A Strong Support Of The Arts

Gathering the watercolor and oil paintings, photography, woodcarvings, handmade rifles, jewelry, and other pieces created by Mackinaw City artists into one exhibit during Winterfest last weekend pointed out to the new arts council, and to the exhibit More...

Personal Property Tax Repeal Would Hit U.P. Counties Harder Than Others

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Ohio Man Killed In Snowmobile Accident

A snowmobile accident in Bay Mills Township Friday afternoon, January 20, claimed the life of Gary Gundrum, 52, of Shelby, Ohio. Mr. More...

Drill Removes Oil From Ice at St. Ignace

The bow of Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock from Port Huron looks out over the old state ferry Dock 3 in St. Ignace (left) while moored at the Biscayne Bay dock Monday, January 23. More...

Roguska Is Overall Top Speller at Island School

The Mackinac Island school spelling bee winners are (from left) Peyton Waaso, Molly Tokarz, eighth grade; Grace Roguska, sixth grade, who was also the overall school winner; Christian Styburski, Talo More...

Workshops Will Aid Community Organizations

Three workshops for community building organizations are planned in Sault Ste. Marie. “The Many Roles of Fund Development” will be Tuesday, February 28, and will teach how to extend fundraising efforts. More...

Michigan Captures Least Of Federal Aid For Veterans, Jason Allen Says

Michigan ranks 47th of 53 states and territories in collecting compensation and pension for its military veterans, and 31st in medical spending per year. More...

Bridges See Different Traffic Trends

Mackinac Sees Decade of Decline; Soo Bridge Reports 9-year High in 2011

Traffic rates on the Mackinac Bridge have declined steadily over the last decade. Eight of the past 10 years, fewer vehicles crossed the bridge than the year before. More...

Books Added To St. Ignace School Library

Marci Bishop’s first grade class poses with new library books at St. Ignace Elementary School after the school received a grant to purchase some new books for young readers. More...

St. Ignace Performer To Audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’ February 4

Silverfox, a Native American flute player and frequent entertainer at Fab Fridays in front of Fort de Buade Museum in St. More...

Barnhill Established Museum, Aquarium at St. Ignace

In his more than 50 years in St. Ignace, Jack Barnhill operated a museum and an aquarium, which showcased his lifelong interest in historical artifacts and sea animals. Mr. More...

Dark Sky Program Focuses on Upcoming Occurrences

The next free program at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City will offer participants a chance to plan their sky-viewing calendar for the next year, as Dark Sky Park Program Director Mary Stewart Adams will provide an overview o More...

Voter Registration Deadline Nears For February Presidential Primary

Voters have until Monday, January 30, to register to vote in the Tuesday, February 28, presidential primary election. The polls will be open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...

Les Cheneaux Schools Call On Small Teaching Staff To Accommodate Changes

To keep pace with state education mandates, the school board at Les Cheneaux Community Schools approved recommendations from Superintendent Amy Scott to add a full- time physical education teacher and rearrange some staff responsibilities for the 201 More...

Board Reconsiders Athletic Discipline Policy

After four Mackinac Island student athletes were suspended from playing in sports for possession of illegal substances, parents voiced concern about the way the punishments were handled, and the Mackinac Island school board now says it will reconside More...

Foster Gives Update On Personal Property Tax Funding For Libraries

Local government and libraries will be hurt financially if a proposed cut in the state’s personal property tax is adopted by the state legislature, although lawmakers say they will try to replace most of the lost revenue from other sources. More...

Last Vessel Goes Through Soo Locks For Season

The Saginaw, a 639-foot long self-unloading bulk carrier, cleared the Poe Lock at the Soo Locks at midnight Thursday, January 19, and was the last ship to go through for the shipping season. The U.S. More...

Ice Follies Coming To Little Bear East Ice Arena

The Ice Follies show is set for Sunday, February 12, at 1 p.m., in the Little Bear East Ice Arena in St. Ignace. More...

Local Contestants Enter I-500 Pageant

Seven young women are competing in the first Miss I-500 beauty pageant, to take place Friday, February 3, at 6 p.m. Contestants are Kassandra Rader, Emily Selzke, Grace DeYoung, Marcie Rickley, Jacquelyn Komarnizki, Danielle Petingalo, and Abby Bell. More...

City Lets Butterfly House Find Sticker Solution

The city’s Ordinance Committee on Mackinac Island will recommend waiting a year before implementing the sticker ban after hearing a plea from the owner of the Butterfly House, Bob Gale. More...

Mackinaw City Crowds Enjoy Snow, Races, Contests at 19th Winterfest

With many activities for spectators and participants, the 19th annual Mackinaw City Winterfest brought hundreds to enjoy the winter events. More...

Winterfest Event Winners Announced

The International Outhouse Race: First was O’Reilly’s Pot of Gold, second place was Dixie Saloon’s Keg, and third place went to the “Big Brown Box.” More...

Village Approves Taxi Cab Licenses

Taxi service to Mackinaw City will increase, sparked by the opportunity to provide more service during the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association Championship and Pond Hockey tournament, two events planned at St. Ignace in late February. More...

Art Hop Planned at Les Cheneaux

Community-wide Exhibit To Showcase Local Talent This Summer

The creativity of artists in the Les Cheneaux community will be displayed in restaurants, private yards, and township properties this summer as part of the inaugural Art Hop public exhibition and competition to be held July 1 to August 7. More...

Bike Kiosk Changes Raise Concerns

The Streets Committee for the Mackinac Island City Council worried that canvas awnings in a proposed plan for the new bicycle rental outlet at the end of the Arnold Dock would block the view of downtown for tourists arriving at the dock. More...

Cheboygan To Host Auditions for ‘Northern Michigan Has Talent”

Amateur performing artists from around northern Michigan will take part in a talent show Saturday, February 25, at the Cheboygan Opera House. More...

Mackinac Island To Host 36th Annual Winter Festival

The 36th Annual Mackinac Island Winter Festival will be Saturday, February 4, and Sunday, February 5. More...

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