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Labatt Blue U.P. Adult Pond Hockey 2021 Cancelled

The St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, St. Ignace Events Committee, and Labatt Blue have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Labatt Blue U.P. Adult Pond Hockey Championship, originally scheduled for February 11-14, 2021 This unique event has been a staple in St. Ignace for 14 years and draws amateur […]

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Absentee Ballot Lawsuit

A 6-1 majority of the Michigan Supreme Court today declined to hear the appeal of a Detroit-based activist challenging the legality of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s decision to mass mail absentee ballot applications to voters during the 2020 election cycle. In September, a 2-1 majority of the Court of Appeals […]

Ode To The Yooper

Steven C. Parks, Michigan 94th District Court Judge, Delta County, Escanaba, Michigan, campaigned for over a decade to have the title ‘Yooper’ acknowledged by America’s leading dictionary. In May 2014 ‘Yooper’ was officially recognized and entered into the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 11th Edition. ‘Ode to the Yooper’ is dedicated to […]

How To Keep Your Hardwood Floors Safe During the Winter

Winter and hardwood don’t always mix well. Make sure your home stays in great shape with this guide on how to keep your hardwood floors safe during the winter. Winter is beautiful. Your hardwood floors are beautiful. Unfortunately, when the two collide, the results can be ugly. Water is a […]

Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Joy (Chard) Smith, age 46, of Hessel, Michigan, died December 17, 2020, in Petoskey, Michigan. She was born August 5, 1974, in Petoskey, to Marvin James Chard and Edna Mae (Turk) Chard. Stephanie, as a young child, moved to Florida with her mom where she attended school. At age […]

Mary Anderson

Mary Margaret Anderson, age 62, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died December 17, 2020, at home. She was born March 20, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Herbert Edward Ross and Altha Margaret (Fairchild) Ross. Mary grew up in Saginaw. After she graduated high school, she moved to Drummond, Island, Michigan and […]