Women Recall U.S. Navy Roles

Pearl Harbor Day Is December 7

People often remember where they were and what they were doing when distinct events in history occurred. When Pearl Harbor was bombed December 7, 1941, St. Ignace resident Eleanor (nee Coveyou) Fitzpatrick was skating on the ice rink in the Third Ward at the north end of town, and friends stopped by with the news. Similarly, her longtime friend Shirley […]

City Reaches Deal On New Fire Truck



The City of St. Ignace will accept $10,000 toward its broken fire truck from Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, the seller of the truck. The city purchased the 1992 truck for $50,000 this summer, but it broke down in Pennsylvania as it was being driven back to St. Ignace. Rebuilding the existing engine is estimated by Brecheisen Diesel Services of Gaylord to […]

‘A Lot of Work to Be Done’ in Area

Volunteer Opportunities Plentiful

Volunteering is a great way to help the community, and in the Straits area there are many diverse opportunities to do so. St. Ignace Area Hope is one as it operates both the Hope Chest resale store and the St. Ignace Food Pantry. Volunteer phone operator Jerome LaJoice confirmed they are looking for more volunteers in many roles, including his, […]

17 Wolves Taken in Hunt So Far

Cece Claims One Near Cut River, With Collar in Place By Late Trapping Mentor

Fourteen-year-old Jared Cece of the Cut River area shot the third wolf taken in hunting Unit C during Michigan’s first authorized wolf hunt Saturday, November 30. Hunting with his father, Terry, he shot the wolf as it emerged from a thicket 20 to 25 yards away. The two hunters had purchased licenses to shoot wolves in the special hunt this […]

St. Ignace Tree Lighting Is Friday



St. Ignace will host Santa, the St. Ignace Children’s Choir, and holiday activities downtown during the Holiday Open House Friday, December 6. Festivities along State Street will begin in the afternoon and continue through the evening. “It’s a fun community night,” said Janet Peterson, director of the Chamber of Commerce. Luminaries will add a festive glow along the sidewalks of […]

DeTour to Host Village Christmas



DeTour will host Village Christmas weekend Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, when community members and local vendors plan activities, beginning with a breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Fisher’s Restaurant. Maps for scheduled events can be obtained at Fisher’s Restaurant, Timberdoodle’s, and at the craft show. A bazaar and soup luncheon will take place […]

Mackinaw City Celebrates Friday



The Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas in Mackinaw activities will be Friday, December 6. The opening ceremonies will include a tree lighting ceremony, a parade, and a blessing. The parade will go on regardless of weather with the line up starting at 4:45 p.m. at the Municipal Marina parking lot. The parade will start at 5 p.m. and […]

Mackinac County Planning Commission Will Consider Enbridge Pipeline Dec. 4



The Mackinac County Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, December 4, will discuss petroleum conveyance pipelines beneath the Straits of Mackinac, a county economic profile, proposed emergency warming centers, and an emergency services hotline. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the county airport in St. Ignace. Planning Commission meetings are open to the public. A National Wildlife Federation film entitled […]

New Manufacturer to Bring 40 Jobs to Sault Ste. Marie



The start-up manufacturer of a braided hose used in the automotive industry will invest $2.2 million in Sault Ste. Marie and bring in 40 new jobs, according to the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation Wednesday, November 27. AMI Hose plans to produce its product in the city, sharing space in the former Soo Plastics building, which is currently occupied […]

Early Reports Show Fewer Deer and More Older Bucks



Numbers may be low for this year’s firearm deer season. Fewer deer were brought to Upper Peninsula check stations, and fewer deer were tallied crossing the Mackinac Bridge this season compared to last year, according to early reports. A higher percentage of older bucks were reported than those checked in by the same date in previous years, said Department of […]