Wes Maurer


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November 8, 2022, Unofficial Election Results

Unofficial results for the Tuesday, November 8, election are in for Mackinac County. Below is a summary of the results from the contested local races and ballot proposals. We will have full coverage, including statewide results, in our next edition, which is dated for Thursday, November 17, and will be available online Tuesday, November 15. In the only contested race... READ MORE >

Primary Election Results

Primary election results for Mackinac County are posted under Documents and Chippewa County vote tallies will be posted when they are received. In statewide races, Tudor M. Dixon won the Republican primary with 39% of the vote and will face Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer in the race for governor in November. For 37th District State Senator race for a four-year... READ MORE >

Suspect Arrested for June 11 Home Invasion, Car Theft

A suspect in a home invasion and car theft on First Street Saturday, June 11, was arrested by St. Ignace police Tuesday evening, June 14. The male was arrested from tips received from residents confirming his identity. He is lodged in the Mackinac County Jail awaiting arraignment for the home invasion and unlawful driving away of a vehicle, plus a... READ MORE >

Millages in Mackinac, Chippewa Pass; Chambers, Sehoyan Elected to Island Council

Millage proposals in Mackinac and Chippewa counties passed handily Tuesday, May 3, with voters approving a bond sale for Pickford Public Schools, fire and ambulance services funds for Marquette Township, and operational millages for St. Ignace Area Schools and Moran Township School District. On Mackinac Island, city council candidates Richard Chambers and Alan Sehoyan were elected, edging out write-in candidate... READ MORE >

Cheerleading Offers Leadership Skills

To the Editor: As a former LaSalle cheerleader for six years, from 1962 to 1968, I applaud the efforts of this article [The St. Ignace News, January 20, 2022] to keep cheering alive. Back in the da... 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 >

LaLonde Is Mayor, Clapperton, Williford, Pelter on Council; Island Millage Passes

William LaLonde was elected mayor of St. Ignace in the Tuesday, November 2 city election, beating Tom Della-Moretta, 331 to 312 with about 30% of the city’s registered voters casting ballots. In the six-candidate race for three city council seats, James Clapperton (402 votes), Michael Williford (312 votes), and Kayla Pelter (304 votes) won, beating Fred Paquin (248), Dan Litzner... READ MORE >

Candidate Forum in St. Ignace Zoom Information

Zoom meeting information for tonight’s Candidate Forum in St. Ignace is below. The meeting can also be attended in person at Little Bear East Arena. The program begins at 7 p.m. More about the program can be seen at the free link here. A free link to the mayoral candidate profiles is here. A free link to the city council... READ MORE >

Correction on Canadian Crossing Story

A story in this week’s St. Ignace News incorrectly states that Canadians will be allowed to enter the U.S. beginning August 21 for non-essential reasons. This story is in error and cannot be verified, and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. The ban on non-essential crossings has not been extended beyond August 21, as of Thursday, August... READ MORE >

All Millages in Mackinac County Pass; Tammy Shepard Loses Council Bid

Tammy Shepard was defeated in her St. Ignace city council bid in the city’s Tuesday, August 3, 2021 primary election, losing to six other candidates who will vie for three council seats in November.  Ms. Shepard received 119 votes, lowest among the seven candidates. Incumbents James Clapperton, with 243 votes, and Kayla Pelter, with 178, made it through the primary,... READ MORE >

Bennin Will Long Be Remembered For Role at Pickford Schools

The area lost a great father, person, player, coach, and athletic director with the passing of Chuck Bennin Thursday, July 8. I remember Chuck as a player who was one of the best outside scorers with ... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription... READ MORE >