Grant promotes Ojibwe culture throughout state
Wanda Perron and Paula Carrick of the Bay Mills History Department were recently notified by Bay Mills Indian Community Grant Writer Kathy Adair that their office would be receiving a $33,817 National Park Service Grant. [more]
Community celebrates 15th annual pow wow
Hundreds of bikers braved the cold and windy weather to participate in the Bay Mills Resort and Casinos "Thunderfest" and annual "Blessing of the Bikes." [more]
Keeping traditions alive: black ash basket making
Bay Mills residents had the opportunity to take part in a black ash basket making workshop over the span of three days. [more]
Doyle has burning desire to educate about alternative fuels
Bay Mills Community College's Research Director Dr. Michael Doyle may have discovered the cure for diabetes. Well, not really, but if he had it his way people will begin using their fatty vegetable oils to fill the gas tanks on their cars instead of using it to make frybread. [more]
Proposed area boat launch not shelved
Not shelved in the Whitefish Scenic Byway project is a proposed boat launch on Pendills Bay. That's because the boat launch project was ultimately separated from the project. [more]
Scenic Byway Project hits the skids for now
The U.S. Forest Service has dropped plans to develop and enhance shoreline and the environment along Lakeshore Drive. [more]
Cheryl Parish named Vice Chairman of NAIHC
Bay Mills Housing Authority Executive Director Cheryl Parish was named Vice Chairman of the National American Indian Housing Council on Wednesday, May 24 at their annual convention. [more]
Rural Development offers mortgages
USDA Rural Development is offering a subsidized government program designed to assist low income, credit worthy families and individuals in purchasing existing or building new homes in rural areas. [more]
Super Drop Depot opens its doors
Super Drop Depot opened its doors June 14 at 125 West Portage Avenue. Owned by Ann Palmer-Said, the new business is an eBay consignment store. [more]
Dafter restaurant undergoes transformation
The Sharolyn Restaurant and Motel has undergone a transformation in both appearance and designation. [more]
Get out and about this summer at these events
Following is a list of events to be held this summer: [more]
Hanging Out
Kids take a break from tree climbing [more]
Travelers reminded not to move firewood
Officials from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are urging campers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts not to move firewood as the 2006 peak summer use season is now in full swing. [more]
Sault Ste. Marie Farmer's Market open for the season
With the most recent warm spell, we have already had an excellent growing season and Wednesday afternoon from 5:15 until 7:15 p.m. just got better. [more]
Some deer regulations changed by Natural Resources Commission
The Natural Resources Commission recently approved changes to some deer regulations, which included Deer Management Units that will be opened or closed for antlerless permits this hunting season. [more]
Motorists beware: police to crack down on drunk driving
As part of an annual campaign, law enforcement officials across the state will be taking part in mobilizations aimed at taking drunk drivers off the roadways this summer. [more]
Some vegetables fare better when planted as transplants
Beans, squash, cucumbers, and salad vegetables grow quickly and so can be planted in the garden as seed. Long-season crops such as tomatoes need a head start, however, and should go into the garden as started plants, or transplants. [more]
  
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