Drummond Island News

The town of Penetanguishene was initially settled 180 years ago by a number of French-Canadians and MA©tis. It was in 1828 that these men and women, most of who had previously been engaged in the fur ...

The Helluva Horse Event comes to Putnam Township this weekend, offering two days of horse activities, entertainment and more.

From shoulder muscle tears to pitcher plants, researchers who won this year's President's Research Investment Fund spring competition span a wide variety of expertise.

State officials and conservation activists say it's time for Michigan to do what it can to clean up the Great Lakes without waiting for leadership from the federal government.

Too much sun isn't only bad for your skin...it can hurt your eyes, too. We'll show you a new way to zap away sun eye damage at 5:16 and 6:54. It's just about strawberry time, and Chef Hermann will put them in a ...

This boathouse at Drummond Island Resort falls under the "unique but wonderful" category.

A Drummond Island man dies after hitting a mail carrier vehicle with his car. Investigators say 79-year-old Donovan Rhead didn't see a parked postal delivery vehicle stopped on the shoulder of Channel Road near ... via WTOM-TV Traverse City

NEWS RELEASE CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ************************** The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a motor vehicle accident which occurred on Drummond Island shortly before 11 ... via SooToday

The Department of Natural Resources reminds bear hunters that they may apply for a 2008 bear hunting license May 1 through June 1. Hunters may apply for a license at more than 1,700 license agents and DNR ... via State of Michigan

Fort Brady was originally located strategically on the east side of the Saint Mary's river rapids in order to prevent the British, who at the time, controlled the southern entrance to the St Mary's river from ... via The Compass

Wilma Helen Hiltunen, 93, of Vero Beach, Fla. and Drummond Island, passed away March 14, 2008 in Vero Beach. via The Daily Mining Gazette

“To my knowledge, this is the first area that has been renewed by the survey program”

Deer regulations for county expected to gain NRC support. Quality deer management is expected to gain the support of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission today, the Leelanau Enterprise has learned. via Leelanau Enterprise

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority is asking Washington for $1.5 million to help deal with the effects of low Great Lakes levels [not exactly as illustrated.] Money is needed to adjust docks ... via SooToday

“We're really excited to bring this to Gaylord”

Preston Feather Building Center of Gaylord is planning an expansion to add a small manufacturing facility to build wall panels for construction projects. via Gaylord Herald-Times

“So how far do you want to take this?”

We compare nine Lilliput utes and accidentally create our own Camel trophy adventure. via Car and Driver

A judge in Chippewa County has ordered two men to serve five days in jail for driving off-road vehicles through sensative wetlands on Drummond Island. via WLUC-TV Negaunee

A judge in Chippewa County has ordered two men to serve five days in jail for driving off-road vehicles through sensitive wetlands on Drummond Island. via Battle Creek Enquirer

You can help If your organization needs volunteers or donated items, write Debbie McGuiness at the Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey, Mich., 49770, or send an e-mail to dmcguiness@petoskeynews.com . ... via Petoskey News Review

“Yeah, they sure do like to play sometimes.”

Occasionally, when I am short on time, I'll opt for the easy blog and just post a book chapter! "One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives." -- Euripides, Greek playwrite Clifford runs free on the beach. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer