From AAA Michigan SPECIAL TO HARBOR LIGHT NEWSPAPERAn estimated 2 million Michigan residents – about the same number as last year – will travel 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Christmas holiday, according to AAA’s latest travel survey.Most travelers will take a car, truck or van to their final destinations this year (90 percent), while fewer will […]

With Christmas and New Year’s Day both falling on Tuesdays, our normal printing day, the newspaper will be printed one day earlier, Monday. Deadlines for news and advertising are moved to Thursday, the week prior.Harbor Springs postal patrons should still receive their newspapers on Wednesday.-Charles O’Neill

Expects Harbor Springs to draw strong candidates; timing for search is goodBy Kate Bassett HARBOR LIGHT NEWSPAPERAs holiday break approaches, most people affiliated with the Harbor Springs School District are looking forward to a vacation. For members of the Harbor Springs Board of Education, however, the coming new year signifies the start of a major undertaking: finding a new superintendent.Choosing […]

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Elizabeth "Dilly" Kirby, longtime designer of couture pearl jewelry for Neiman Marcus under the name Elizabeth Blair Limited, has opened Pearl Salon at 115 W. Main Street.Dilly Kirby is a member of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, and is a recognized pearl expert who has lectured to pearl collectors around the country.Her salon features unusual pearls: from the magical […]

SPECIAL TO HARBOR LIGHT NEWSPAPERThe Crooked Tree Arts Center will host a creative celebration of New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2007 from 5 – 9 PM. Join them for experiences in music, theatre, art and dance all under one roof.Take a workshop in art, ceramics and dance with Crooked Tree instructors. Enjoy live performances with Blissfest Music Organization and […]

By David Larson, SuperintendentHARBOR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLSThe change in the leadership of a small district can be a stressful period for staff, parents and even the community. The predictable approaches of a known superintendent regarding personnel issues, finance decisions, and general problems contribute to a trusting and stable atmosphere. A change in leadership sometimes causes concern and uncertainty.The H.S.P.S. Board […]

‘Who is on the nice list?’EDITOR’S NOTE: For children, the holidays are a time full of magic. Some first and second grade students at Blackbird Elementary School parlayed their excitement into letters to Santa Claus. Prior to shipping the letters off to the North Pole, they shared a few with readers of the Harbor Light.Dear SantaI wish Christmas was tomorrow. […]

The Mackinac Bridge Authority Board will hold a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly adjust the bridge fares and vehicle classifications at the Mackinac Bridge. The meeting will be held on Friday, Dec. 21 at 10 am at Cadillac Place, 3044 W. Grand Blvd, in Detroit.The Bridge Authority Board is proposing an adjustment to the bridge fares and vehicle […]