200 Sign Bullying Petition for School

Citizens Appeal To District To Step Up Efforts; Board Suggests Taking Concern To Committees

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 […]

Charismatic Cruises To Top Spot



Judges, spectators, and antique boat owners recognized the quality of the nearly 125 boats at the 35th annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show in Hessel Saturday, August 11. The sheen, immaculate woodwork, curvature, and perfect lines of the vessels were all plain to see, but beauty of the boats lies not just in their physical appearance, owners agreed, […]

All City Millages Fail at the Polls



Three millage proposals impacting St. Ignace failed in the primary election Tuesday, August 7. City officials are now discussing ways to provide services to the city without the extra tax revenue. The City of St. Ignace lost its bid for a road and equipment millage, 1.5 mills for 10 years, by a vote of 411 to 115, garnering less than […]

County Chips In $50K To Aid Seniors

Shrinking Funding, Rising Demand Could Put Millage on Ballot for Senior Citizens Services

Mackinac County will contribute another $50,000 to Chippewa- Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency to cover budget shortfalls, county commissioners agreed at their meeting Thursday, August 9. It is possible they will ask county voters to approve a millage to help fund the agency that provides services, such as Meals on Wheels, to senior citizens. Also at their meeting, commissioners voted to […]

The Straits of Time



Spencer and Strait Emerge in Primary

Shumway To Challenge Foster; Hoekstra To Oppose Stabenow in November Election

Mackinac County voters soundly defeated a so-called economic enhancement millage in the Tuesday, August 7, primary election, and narrowly elected Stuart Spencer over incumbent Fred Feleppa, 1,295 to 1,255, in the Republican run-off for prosecuting attorney. Pete Hoekstra, with 387,869 votes, won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate and a chance to challenge Democrat Debbie Stabenow in November. Clark […]

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 […]