‘Come Take a Stroll on the Boardwalk’



Hearing of requests from citizens to be able to walk on the Huron Boardwalk all year around, Jonathan Wyse volunteers to clear the snow with his snowblower Thursday, January 23. At dusk on a frigid winter day as the street lights switch on to illuminate a snow-covered St. Ignace, he walks along the St. Ignace Public Marina and is visible […]

I-500 Racers to Hit the Track Saturday



Drivers, start your engines! The Eastern Upper Peninsula’s icy oval track racing takes center stage this weekend at the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie Saturday, February 1. Activities for the I-500 began on Monday and will continue throughout the week, including the Woody’s Challenge Pro-Am race Thursday, January 30, and a family night with children’s races Friday, […]

Ribbons to Be Displayed Downtown



To raise awareness of violence against women and girls, white ribbons will be displayed on light posts in St. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie next week. They symbolize the issue of abuse, serve to educate people about it, and aim to prevent violence through understanding. The visible symbol helps show that unhealthy relationships affect the whole community, not just the […]

Whiteout Closes US-2 and Bridge

Travel Delays, But No Serious Injuries, Result

A snowstorm moving through the Upper Peninsula Friday, January 24, caused numerous problems and delays for travellers but no serious injuries. Blowing snow and whiteouts caused accidents and forced the closure of both US-2 and the Mackinac Bridge. On US-2, crews used four-wheel drive vehicles and even snowmobiles to reach motorists who needed assistance as they waited for the road […]

Help Offered With Health Care Law



Local help is available for people who want to enroll in health care plans under federal health care reform. The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ends Monday, March 31, and it is a requirement that everyone must have health insurance or pay a penalty on their tax return. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act went […]

Cross Country Skiers Find Trails in Prime Condition on Mackinac Island This Winter



Winter on Mackinac Island draws many visitors looking for great cross-country skiing opportunities, and this winter, conditions are some of the best seen in a while, according to local trail groomers. The Mackinac Island Ski Club keeps the trails in good condition. Equipped with winter gear, music, and a snow shovel, Ski Club groomer Matt Myers heads out on a […]

Food, Transportation to Doctor Appointments Are Among Many Services Offered Locally



People in the Eastern Upper Peninsula can take advantage of services such as transportation to medical appointments, help at home for senior citizens, help with utility bills and tax preparation, and access to free food, but a new survey shows that some families and senior citizens who need the services do not realize they are available. The Human Services Collaborative […]

City of Mackinac Island Will Soon Ticket Those Without Key Boxes



Mackinac Island property owners who have not installed exterior key safes may soon be ticketed, the city council announced Wednesday, January 8. The key safe ordinance went into effect last August after council adopted it one year before, in August 2012. Knox-Box is the brand of key safe in use by the city. They are tamper proof and can only […]

Public Meeting to Discuss Pipeline Set for February 5 at St. Ignace



A public forum to discuss the safety of Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 oil pipeline, a light-petroleum product line running beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, at Little Bear East Conference Center in St. Ignace. The Mackinac County Planning Commission has invited representatives of local governments and experts. It will include a panel discussion […]

Mining Proposal Forum Set at Sault



The pending public land-sale proposal between Graymont and the state will be the subject of a public panel discussion hosted by the EUP League of Women Voters Thursday, January 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie. A presentation will be given on the application process and possible sale of about 10,000 acres […]