Bay Mills ready to reroute Plantation "Dump" Road
According to Bay Mills Indian Community Tribal Chairman Jeff Parker, the last major hurdle in the rerouting of Plantation "Dump" Road was cleared after the tribe purchased 80 acres of property near the old Lyons' Farm earlier this summer. [more]
Bay Mills election held Nov. 2
The Bay Mills Indian Community Election will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2. If a primary election is required, it will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19. [more]
The days of dialing 1-906 are now over
Hiawatha Communications, Inc., the parent company of Chippewa County Telephone Company, Hiawatha Telephone Company, Ontonagon County Telephone Company and Midway Telephone Company, recently had a request to expand local calling within its service areas to include the entire Upper Peninsula approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission on Sept. 20. [more]
Fort Street Bridge opens to traffic Sept. 30
After being closed for more than 30 years, the newly constructed Fort Street Bridge opened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Friday, Sept. 30. [more]
Officials attend Chippewa County Dems Fall Fest
State Representative Gary McDowell, D-Rudyard, and U. S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's U.P. representative, Sheri Davie, were among elected local, state and U.S. officials attending the third annual Chippewa County Democrats Fall Festival held Saturday, Sept. 24, at Sherman Park in Sault Ste. Marie. [more]
Motor oil runs in veins of local businessman
On May 1, Denny's Auto Body celebrated 25 years in business at the same location on M-129 near Five Mile Road. No special festivities were planned - it was just business as usual that day for the unpretentious owner, Denny Aho and his son and co-worker, Tim. [more]
Bay Mills News named 2005 Helen eWards finalist
The online edition of Bay Mills News (www.baymills.org/newspaper) was recently named a finalist in the 2005 Helen eWards for Web Excellence. [more]
Cellular One offers discount to tribal members, employees
Tribal employees and members can now receive a 15 percent discount on cell phone service by transferring current Cellular One service or starting new service under the Bay Mills AHAD business account at Cellular One. [more]
Bay Mills Cultural Committee presents basket-weaving classes
The Bay Mills Cultural Committee presented a series of basket-weaving classes Sept. 20 and 27, at the Waishkey Center. [more]
Bayliss' children's storytime is "Dino-mite!"
Children circled around Bayliss Children's Librarian Debbie Lehman as part of pre-school story time on Thursday, Sept. 29. [more]
Local author wraps up Bayliss series
Hessel native and author Moira "Pat" Wilson wrapped up the Centennial Author's Series at Bayliss Library on Wednesday, Sept. 28, speaking to an eager crowd on her experiences with writing and publishing. [more]
Local Walk for Warmth Fund prepares for costly winter
News reports have indicated that heating costs this winter may increase by 70 percent from 2004 winter rates. [more]
Bay Mills elders receive distribution checks
Bay Mills Tribal Elders, age 55 and over, lined up to begin receiving their annual checks from the Land Claims Distribution Trust on Sept. 30. [more]
Crimes of the week: destruction of property, burglary
Michigan State Police are investigating a burglary and malicious destruction of property. [more]
DNR confirms two cases of EEE in Kent County deer
The Department of Natural Resources, collaborating with Michigan State University, said it has confirmed two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in deer from Kent County and has two additional suspect cases at the DNR's Wildlife Disease Laboratory in Lansing. [more]
DNR announces deer hunting forecast
State wildlife officials recently announced the 2005 deer hunting forecast, an annual review of the deer herd in Michigan's regions to help hunters prepare for the upcoming seasons. [more]
Warm-season grasses could create jobs for U.P.
Reducing air and water pollution by using bio-energy and alternative energy sources is a growing trend. Michigan State University researchers are experimenting with growing warm-season grasses as a bioenergy crop in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. [more]
  
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