Hurricane Rescue Effort Draws Hendricks Firefighters To Gulf Coast



By Paul Gingras “We were still over a hundred miles away and we could already see the devastation,” said Dave Kasper of St. Ignace, who flew in a private helicopter with his father, Brian, Wednesday, August 31, to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina. “Houses were destroyed even at that distance,” Mr. Kasper said. “Roofs were torn off, and […]

Governor Negotiates Bridge Authority Agreement

Mackinac Island State Park Likely To Get Its State Appropriation Back

As the Michigan Legislature moves closer to adopting a state budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, challenges to two local agencies appear to be headed toward resolution. Governor Jennifer Granholm is negotiating an agreement on the future role of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, and a joint legislative conference committee is expected to restore most, if not all, of […]

Truck Show Comes to St. Ignace This Weekend

Detailed Restoration, Crafting Skills of Local Hobbyists To Be Featured

When one thinks of a truck show, images of huge, chrome-plated, brightly-lit, and creatively-painted tractor-trailer rigs come to mind, but St. Ignace’s Tim Ahlborn and Moran’s Christine Brown bring to the 10th annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show an allure of vehicle craftsmanship on a much smaller scale. Since buying his first model truck from an Internet auction site, in […]

Ferry Lines Raise Prices in Wake of Storm

High Fuel Costs Force Late-Season Changes

In an unprecedented mid-season development, the three passenger ferry lines serving Mackinac Island raised the price of their round-trip adult tickets by one dollar and Star Line has reduced its boat schedule, while Arnold Transit Company and Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry remain unchanged, for now. Throughout the summer, the boat lines have experienced a gradual increase in fuel prices, but […]

City To Own Water System of Township

Agreement Will Add Funds to City Coffers

The City of St. Ignace is close to closing an agreement with St. Ignace Township to turn over ownership of the township’s water system to the city. Township trustees feel owning and maintaining the new system will be too great an expense. At a regular city council meeting Tuesday, September 6, the Council agreed to accept its Utilities Committee recommendation […]

Dumping of Yard Waste Is Restricted



St. Ignace residents who wish to use the city yard waste site at Dock 3 can only do so now by appointment. The city is cracking down on after continuous illegal dumping. The site is only supposed to be for brush and yard waste, however, since it was not supervised, people have thrown all kinds of trash in the pile, […]

Family’s ‘BIG’ Bicycle Journey Raises Money for Brain Injury Victims



Ben, Christian, and Lee Anne Barry reached the mid-point of their cross-country bicycle trek at the Macknac Bridge, passing from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City Thursday, September 8. The ride from New York to Orlando, Florida, is a fundraiser for patients with brain damage. The trio began it two weeks ago and hope to complete the journey October 12. While […]

Smoking Ban Approved in County

Luce, Alger, Schoolcraft Must Adopt Ordinance To Take Effect EUP-wide

Mackinac County is the first county to pass the Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Clean Indoor Air Regulation and, once adopted by all four counties, smoking would be banned in public places, including public and private worksites, but not bars and restaurants. Mackinac County Commissioners made their decision following a public hearing Thursday, September 8. Commissioners also agreed to give […]

20-Bed Assisted Living Facility Project Gets Special Land Use OK From City Council



Kathleen Peterson’s project to build a 20-bed assisted living facility for senior citizens is one step closer to completion after the St. Ignace City Council, at its regular meeting Tuesday, September 6, approved her request to change the zoning of the 4.37 acres of property from Tourist Business to Special Land Use. Mrs. Peterson plans to demolish the existing house […]

Right to Life Banquet Planned for October 10



St. Ignace Right to Life will host its 8th Annual Banquet for Life Monday, October 10, at 6 p.m. at Little Bear East Community Center. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Mark Blocher, a nationally known bioethics speaker and writer. Tickets for the banquet cost $20 each and reservations are required by October 1. For […]