2012-06-28

Bible School Offered at Engadine



Vacation Bible school will be offered July 9 through July 13 at the Engadine United Methodist Church. Children ages 4 through 12 are invited to sign up for the fiveday program that will feature Bible stories, crafts, skits, games, and songs. For more information, or help with transportation, call (906) 586-6417.

Curtis Library Offers Youth Programs



Curtis Public Library is hosting a “Dream Big—Read” summer reading program, open to youth of all ages. Programs are Thursdays at 11 a.m. Animal Magic will be performed at Curtis Library Wednesday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. Animal Magic brings the pages of some of literature’s most beloved books to life by showing seldom seen exotic animals from all over […]

Science Center Proposal Nixed at Headlands Property



Establishing a $35 million to $50 million, five-story science center at the Headlands, as proposed by a group from Harbor Springs and Petoskey, is no longer being considered, according to Emmet County Controller Lyn Johnson. The county and the Village of Mackinaw City would still like to see future development there, however, despite the rejection of this proposal. “Emmet County […]

Councilmen Comment On St. Ignace Audit Report



With the preliminary audit for 2011 in the hands of the St. Ignace City Council, The St. Ignace News asked councilmen for their reactions. Most said they expect to make tough decisions about spending and raising revenues this year. Mayor Paul Grondin said he wasn’t surprised at the report, which chastised the city for continued overspending and warning officials that […]