The St. Ignace News

06/10/2026

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05/31/2026

Rudyard Area Schools graduated 40 seniors from the class of 2026 and sent them off into adulthood during a commencement ceremony Friday, May 22.
Compared to other Eastern Upper Peninsula schools, Rudyard’s class of 2026 might be relatively large, but the seniors have bonds just as strong as smaller schools. Through nearly a decade and a half spent together, the class of 2026 has known hardship, resilience, and friendship.

The Rudyard class of 2026 say goodbyes to school teachers and staff during graduation Friday, May 22, 2026. (Kaleb Boyer/St. Ignace News) Rudyard Area Schools graduated 40 seniors from the class of 20... Login

05/31/2026

Pickford Public Schools waved goodbye to 36 seniors during the class of 2026 graduation ceremony Saturday, May 23. The graduates close one book and open another, venturing out into the world.

Finley Guild, honors graduate and the top GPA-earner in the class, welcomed the audience and asked the seniors how often they’ve used the phrase “I can’t wait” during their four years in high school, whether it was for a football game, earning their driver’s license, or taking a final exam for a class.

Pickford graduates 36 from the class of 2026 Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Kaleb Boyer/St. Ignace News) Pickford Public Schools waved goodbye to 36 seniors during the class of 2026 graduation ceremony Satu... Login

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

New destinies await the 12 members of the Cedarville High School Class of 2026. The graduates gathered together at the school for the final time Saturday, May 23, to bid adieu to their educational home of the last 13 years during the district’s annual graduation ceremony.

The Cedarville Class of 2026 includes Chase Autore, Jordyn Bindschatel, Aidric Bohn, Caden “C.J.” Emigh, Grace Haust, Jakob Lee, Jayden McClure, Kaidyn Osogwin, Warren Romanuk, Payton Smith, Amelia Th... Login

05/27/2026

For 13 years the students in St. Ignace’s Class of 2026 have traveled together on the same scholastic road. On Friday, May 22, they reached its end with the school’s 135th graduation ceremony paving the way for them to set off on their own journeys. The LaSalle High School gymnasium ceremony allowed a look back before their roads ahead diverged, with 15 seeking higher education, nine going to trade schools, and two entering the workforce.

The St. Ignace Class of 2026 includes graduates Gabrielle “Gabby” Adams, Paige Amacher, Evan Arnold, Macy Becker, Kollin Bird, Dalton Champion, Hogan Fettig, Hannah Gady, Leonard Huffman, Varieanna “V... Login

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

Hank Meijer presented a lead gift of $500,000 to Mackinac Associates to kick off the public phase of the Where Michigan Meets campaign Tuesday, May 19. Meijer is the Co-Chair and CEO of Meijer, Inc., a regional super center.

The 'Where Michigan Meets' campaign will renovate and redesign Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City, Michigan. (Alexis Rankin/Town Crier) Hank Meijer presented a lead gift of $500,000 to Mackin... Login

05/26/2026

Entering the day, coach Mike Shepard expected his St. Ignace boys track squad to finish around third place at regionals. By the evening, his team was posing for pictures with the regional trophy in front of a home crowd at LaSalle High School Friday, May 15.

Chase Seeley wraps up the boys 400M relay during track regionals at LaSalle High School Friday, May 15, 2026. (Kaleb Boyer/St. Ignace News) Entering the day, coach Mike Shepard expected his St. Ignace... Login