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Staff | February 01, 2018
The weather has been up and down. We had mild temperatures all last week, with very little snow. There was a lot of green grass showing, especially in Marquette Park. The freighter traffic is v... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most... READ MORE >
New Bill Would Strengthen Safety Requirements for Pipelines
Staff | February 01, 2018
New legislation introduced Friday, January 12, would require stronger safety measures and more frequent reporting for pipelines that cross the Great Lakes. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Cong... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired and you should renew.... READ MORE >
State Street Needs Safety Measures, City Officials Say
Staff | February 01, 2018
If a lane reduction is to occur, some council members have suggested beginning it on a straight stretch rather than a curve, saying a straight stretch is safer and allows more time for motorists to s... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has... READ MORE >
Game Raises $150K Over 10 Years
Staff | February 01, 2018
The Hooping for a Cure “Pink Game” always begins with an honorary tipoff featuring captains of both teams, and special guests. Pictured here Tuesday, January 23, at LaSalle High Sch... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired and you should... READ MORE >
Lawrence Horn Hired as New Mackinac Island Police Chief
Staff | February 01, 2018
Lawrence Horn, a police officer at Lansing Community College, has accepted the job as police chief on Mackinac Island. Mr. Horn held his first job in law enforcement in his hometown of Williamston. H... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely... READ MORE >
Gibson Resigns From LSSU Board
Staff | February 01, 2018
Judge Beth Gibson of the Mackinac County 92nd District Court resigned from the Lake Superior State University Board of Trustees, only days after she was appointed for an eight-year term by Governor R... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired... READ MORE >
A Dream Is Realized at Pickford
Staff | February 01, 2018
Mary Jane Pennington is all smiles after cutting the ribbon to open Pennington Home adult foster care in Pickford Friday, January 19. She did so on behalf of her late brother, Charlie. In his name, M... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has... READ MORE >
Falling Ice Prompts Bridge Closure
Staff | February 01, 2018
Falling ice from Mackinac Bridge cables and towers Friday, January 26, closed it to traffic for nearly 20 hours. The bridge was closed by 11:35 a.m. Friday and by about 5:30 p.m., the Mackinac Bridge... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most... READ MORE >
I-500 Is This Week
Staff | February 01, 2018
In the world of motorsports, there are some events that prove iconic enough to stand the test of time. Sault Ste. Marie’s annual International 500 snowmobile race each winter is one of them. Th... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely... READ MORE >
Governor Snyder Rejects Line 5 Closure To Prevent a Propane Supply Crisis
Staff | February 01, 2018
Governor Rick Snyder says he will not temporarily close Enbridge Line 5 under the Straits of Mackinac because doing so could create a propane supply crisis. His statement was made to the Michigan Pip... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely... READ MORE >