February 9, 2012 RSS feed / News

Abby Bell, Jackie Kormanizki, Danielle Petingalo Top 3 in Pageant

At left: Abby Bell from Sault Ste. Marie (center) won the first Miss I-500 pageant. First runner-up is Jackie Kormanizki (left) from Sault Ste. More...

Tribal Pharmacist Phil Siebigteroth Is Navy Uniformed Service Member

Health Center Job Illustrates Relationship Between Tribe, Government

Phil Siebigteroth is the head pharmacist at the Tribal Health Center in St. Ignace. Many who enter the pharmacy may wonder why he wears a neatly pressed United States government issued uniform. More...

Marie Benning Observes LaSalle High School From A German Perspective

Marie Benning, 15, from Maschen, Germany, is experiencing northern Michigan this year as a foreign exchange student at LaSalle High School. More...

St. Ignace Students Mark Michigan’s 175th Birthday

Fourth grade students in Patrice Mackin’s class celebrated Michigan’s 175th birthday Thursday, January 26. The St. More...

Brimley Announces Spelling Bee Winners

Brimley Elementary School announced the results of its spelling bee. The winners will go on to the district spelling bee in Pickford, and, if they win, will join other district winners at the regional bee in St. Ignace. More...

February 18 Bake Sale To Aid Walk For Warmth

The Mackinac County Community Action Agency will host a bake sale at Glen’s Markets in St. Ignace Saturday, February 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

MSP Dive Team Observes Brevort Lake Fish Cribs

The fish cribs in Brevort Lake are in good condition, said Craig Dorenbecker, a divemaster for the Michigan State Police underwater recovery unit, after the entire MSP dive team spent much of Tuesday, January 24, and Wednesday, January 25, exploring More...

Postma To Speak at Rudyard Historical Society

Kevin Postma will be the speaker for the February meeting of the Rudyard Historical Society Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Rudyard Community Center. The evening will feature stories of Mr. More...

Arizona Author Nancy Turner Offers Insight To Mackinaw City Book Club

A new book club meeting at the Mackinaw Area Public Library plans to talk directly with authors to get insights about their works. More...

Cullips Host Silver Lake Sled Dog Races February 4

Eran Menard of Sugar Island and a sophomore at Sault Area High School leaves the starting line with the help of parents Burt and Tanya Menard during the 4.7 mile, four-dog event Saturday, February 4, More...

Scam Encourages People To Apply for Grant, Police Chief Wilk Says

A complex scam is underway involving an online grant application, and St. Ignace Police Chief Mark Wilk wants people to be aware of it. More...

U.P. Girls Basketball Poll*

Class ABC1. St. Ignace2. Gladstone3. Houghton4. Marquettet5. L’Anse t5. West Iron Co.Class D1. Bark River-Harris2. Superior Central3. Forest Park4. More...

U.P. Boys Basketball Poll*

Class ABC1. Negaunee2. Sault Ste. Marie3. Rudyard4. Iron Mountain5. Hancock Class D1. Munisingt2. Cedarvillet2. Ewen-Trout Creek4. Carney-Nadeau5. North Central More...

Barker Named To LSSU Dean’s List

Cierra Barker of Moran, a 2011 graduate of LaSalle High School, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at Lake Superior State University. Ms. Barker is the daughter of Chris and Dena Barker of Moran. More...

Basket Raffles Aid Trojans Programs

The Trojan Booster Club at Les Cheneaux Community Schools will conduct raffles with themed baskets as the prizes at upcoming basketball games. More...

Bunke Runs I-500 in 9 Hours, 24 Minutes for Win

The championship race of the International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday, February 4, was won by Gabe Bunke of Bunke Racing, from Moorhead, Minnesota, riding a Polaris snowmobile. More...

McGraw To Sign Books Wednesday

St. Ignace author Jennifer Mc- Graw will host a book signing for her recently published book “Lawless in Mackinac” Wednesday, February 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Ignace Public Library. More...

County Road Commission Will Clear Boulevard Drive, Promises Resolution At Park Drive

With the area surrounding Green Island chosen as the new site for pond hockey and ice sailing competitions at St. More...

LaSalle Student Alise Totland From Norway Experienced In Snowkiting

At least one local high school student has experience in snowkiting. Many in St. More...

Luepnitz, Misner Named Students of Month

Lori Luepnitz and Jeffry Misner have been named Students of the Month for January at LaSalle High School. Lori Luepnitz More...

More Than 100 Young Performers Preparing For St. Ignace Jazz Night

March 10 Performance Is Fundraiser For Music Department

More than 100 young dancers and musicians are rehearsing for their performances for the eighth annual Night of Jazz, Pop, and Steel in St. Ignace Saturday, March 10. More...

Coast Guard: Passage Between Mackinac Island, St. Ignace To Remain Closed

With the Coast Guard having closed the waterway between Mackinac Island and St. More...

Rudyard Library To Host Sweets and Book Sale

The Rudyard Friends of the Library will host an annual Valentine’s Sweets Sale along with a used books sale. This Sweet Sale is Monday, February 13, and Tuesday, February 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

At the beginning of the school year, Dr. Corey Helgesen challenged the sixth through 12th grade students to work diligently on their academics. More...

Craig Wilson Joins MSHP as Museum Historian

Craig Wilson has been named museum historian for Mackinac State Historic Parks. In this new position, Mr. More...

Mackinaw City Council Approves Special Event Applications; Considers Changes

The Mackinaw City Village Council approved several special event applications at its meeting Thursday, February 2. None of the events are new to Mackinaw City, but a few will change this year. More...

Commission To Suggest Development Office

Will Use Letters of Support, Data To Present Case

Tasked with researching the most appropriate approach for economic development in Mackinac County, the Mackinac County Planning Commission will recommend the county commission commit to funding a full-time, professionallystaffed, economic development More...

North Country Trail Hike Is February 11

The next North Country Trail hike will be Saturday, February 11, at 10 a.m. at Tahquamenon Falls. Participants will meet at the information kiosk at the upper falls with water and snowshoes or skis. More...

Snow Softball Tournament Cancelled

A U.P. Snow Softball tournament at St. Ignace has been cancelled, according to the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce office. It was planned for Saturday, February 11. More...