Concerned about the impact on the local economy if Mackinac Bridge fares jump to $4 as early as January 1, Eastern Upper Peninsula cities and tourism promoters are banding together to urge support for phasing in the toll increase gradually, from now until 2013. Tourism interests will host two meetings Thursday, November 29, in St. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie, […]
Tribe, Cities, Businesses Favor Gradual Bridge Fare Hike
Thursday Meetings Will Mount Public Letter CampaignBy Staff | on November 29, 2007
By Ellen PaquinBig Boathouse Project Turned Down at Hessel
Canim Proposal Draws Public InterestBy Staff | on November 29, 2007
By Amy PolkA divided Clark Township Planning Commission turned down a special land use request by Brad Koster and Hessel Bay Boat Works to build a non-conforming boathouse in Hessel. Commissioners denied the request following a three-hour hearing Tuesday, November 13. With votes split nearly in half, commissioners Jeff Davis, Joe Eger, Steve Honnila, and John Grenier voted in favor of the […]
EAB Update
Researchers Begin Ash Tree Survey in CityBy Staff | on November 29, 2007
By Ryan SchlehuberSpotting people wearing blaze orange in St. Ignace during hunting season is nothing out of the ordinary, however, some residents may soon see orange-vested people looking at ash trees in their backyards. Researchers from the Michigan Department of Agriculture will begin a survey in St. Ignace this week to locate signs of spreading of emerald ash borer (EAB), a foreign […]
Mackinaw City Construction Drew Concerns
Village Proceeds With Lieghio Hotel ProjectBy Staff | on November 29, 2007
By Paul GingrasA project to tear down the Huron Motel in Mackinaw City and connect the Hamilton Inn and Comfort Inn, was approved by the village council Thursday, November 8, despite resistance by Village President Ronald Wallin, who had halted the project Thursday, November 1. Demolition is underway on the structure. Mr. Wallin objected on the grounds that the site plan did […]
This Week
By Staff | on November 29, 2007
• Public Information Session about Mackinac Bridge Toll Increase, organized by E.U.P. cities and tourism promoters, Thursday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace • Home for the Holidays Parade Friday at 6 p.m. in St. Ignace • A Village Christmas Saturday in DeTour • Mackinac Island’s Annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Sunday, and Monday […]
Suicide Prevention Starts With Listening, Communication, Say Experts
By Staff | on November 29, 2007
By Paul GingrasCareful listening and open communication can help people identify friends who may be at risk for suicide, said Michael Powers, a suicide prevention expert who gave a seminar for the public at St. Ignace Middle School Tuesday evening, November 20. Pointing out that most suicides are planned in advance, he encouraged people to use direct language when talking with someone […]