Goal Is Economic Development

County to Adopt Brownfield Idea

Derelict buildings of low value throughout Mackinac County now have a better chance of being redeveloped into structures that contribute more to the local economy, owing to a decision by the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners Thursday, March 14, to begin the process of creating a local brownfield redevelopment authority. Brownfield authorities are governmentappointed groups of citizens who help investors […]

Saints Are 4-time State Champs

Victory Caps First Perfect Season

“What day is it today? Today is a great day to be a Saint.” This is what Coach Dorene Ingalls told her players following the St. Ignace basketball team’s fourth quarter rally (21-6) that would lead them on to earn the Class D state championship at the Michigan State University Breslin Center Saturday, March 16, against Waterford Our Lady of […]

Marinas May Get Emergency Funds



Local communities in Mackinac County and northern Lower Michigan could receive much-needed funding from the state to dredge marinas. Water levels are extremely low and harbors around the state need dredging to be able to accommodate boats this summer. Area marinas are among 49 locations around the state included in the state’s Emergency Dredging Plan of nearly $21 million in […]

New Plow Tested

State’s Only Tow Plow to Be Used Locally

Clearing snow from roads faster will be the benefit from a new piece of machinery called a tow plow. There’s only one of them in Michigan, and it was tested in St. Ignace last Thursday, March 14. The tow plow is a tandemstyle machine using a steerable trailer attached to the back of a regular snowplow. When moved into position […]

Squirts Make It Into Semifinal Round



The St. Ignace Saints Squirts hockey team advanced to the state semifinals, making it into the final four of hockey play before being knocked out at the semifinal level. The competition was Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, in Trenton. Players are Konnor Rickley, Lucas Martin, Lane Matson, Gaven Gustafson, Donovan Insley, Brendan Insley, Carter Boucha, Hallie Marshall, Jayden […]

Need for Open Government Has Never Been Greater




It’s your government. And it’s your money that’s paying for it. You deserve to know how that money is being spent and whether waste, fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, or just bad decisionmaking is getting in the way of the results you expect for your money. Customers every day demand accountability from the people who remodel their houses, serve them […]

Home Show Deadline Is April 2



Building contractors, supplies, realtors, and home improvement specialists will provide information and products to spectators at the St. Ignace Home Show and Spring Expo. Not only will the exhibition furnish materials for the home but vendors will also offer displays about boats, ATVs, guns, jewelry, hunting supplies, taxidermy information, financial investing, and automotive dealers, among others. Little Bear East Arena […]

Owl Banding, Stargazing Planned



Straits Area Audubon Society members and guests will gather at the Guest House at the Headlands Park in Mackinaw City Friday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner, followed by a program of owl banding and stargazing. Participants are requested to bring a dish to pass, a beverage, and personal table service. Participants will have the opportunity to […]

Opposed to Using Herbicides for Milfoil Control

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor: I am writing in regard to a recent permit application submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality by PLM Lake and Land Management Corporation on behalf of Les Cheneaux Pure Water to use herbicides as a method of Eurasian watermilfoil control in the Les Cheneaux Islands. The existence of this application recently came to my attention. I […]

Visitor Appreciates Pond Hockey

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor: I wanted to write and thank the community for the wonderful experience I had at the LaBatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Tournament. It was my second time at this event and, again, it was quite the experience. I love St. Ignace and what it offers, from the friendly smiles at the B-n-L Café to Debbie Durm, who […]