Citizens petitioning St. Ignace Area Schools to heighten efforts against bullying were told by the school board Monday, August 13, to take the matter to the various school improvement committees, but received little acknowledgement from board members that they will take a leadership role in it, at least not at the school board meetings. More than 200 people signed the […]
New Barrier Will Stop Sea Lampreys Migrating From Manistique River To Great Lakes
A new sea lamprey barrier will be built on the Manistique River in Manistique, the state announced Monday, August 13. The existing dam, owned by Manistique Papers, once served as an impediment to migrating sea lampreys and is now more than 100 years old and deteriorating. Sea lampreys now have free access to the entire Manistique River, a watershed covering […]
Local Assistance Available for Struggling Homeowners
When the recession and foreclosure crisis hit in 2008, Lori Pieri’s job changed drastically. Mrs. Pieri is the executive director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Mackinac County, once dedicated to building affordable homes for moderate-income families. But the organization now is dedicating more energy to foreclosure counseling and prevention. She wants people to know that help may be available […]
What Is the Process for Veterans’ Graves To Receive Service Plaques?
To the Editor: I made a trip to St. Ignace July 23 and visited the grave of my friend. He passed away in July 2011. His memorial was held that September. The date of his death has been carved on the granite tombstone, but where is his bronze plaque telling about his service in the Marine Corps? It has been […]
Levin To Visit Horseshoe Bay
A celebration of the Michigan Wilderness Act of 1987 will be held Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and U.S. Senator Carl Levin will be in attendance. The event will be hosted at St. Ignace Township Hall. The Sierra Club West Michigan Group will host the program, and speakers will include Anne Woiwode, a volunteer for the […]