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Donna Schell

Donna Schell

Donna Schell is a longtime St. Joseph Island resident and freelance journalist who has been covering the Island and surrounding area for nearly two decades.

Recent Work by Donna

Back on the job Jocelyn Township first responders score new kits

Back on the job Jocelyn Township first responders score new kits

Local first responders served St. Joseph Islanders for 20 years, will serve them better with new equipment purchased with funds raised by Lions Club
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Lions chip in for hospital in Richards Landing

Lions chip in for hospital in Richards Landing

Hot chocolate, warm friendships and support for Matthews Memorial Hospital bring communities together
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Matthews Memorial Hospital tree lighting happens Saturday

Matthews Memorial Hospital tree lighting happens Saturday

Funds raised support physician recruitment and retention
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Christmas tree lighting also a special day for host

Christmas tree lighting also a special day for host

Mary Lou Eckmeir enjoyed visitors' rendition of 'Happy Birthday' in her honour
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Summer's end celebration returns to Jocelyn Township

Summer's end celebration returns to Jocelyn Township

Saturday marked the end of summer and the return of the fall festival complete with vintage tractors, chicken poop bingo, corn on the cob and just enough homemade pies
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Harvest of Artists draws crowd on St. Joseph Island (19 photos)

Harvest of Artists draws crowd on St. Joseph Island (19 photos)

Two dozen artists brought work to exhibit and sell, making it the biggest festival to date
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Hilton Beach community night festivities (23 photos)

Hilton Beach community night festivities (23 photos)

Participants and parade-goers were pumped to partake in Hilton Beach's return to community night festivities on the weekend
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Richards Landing summer tradition marches on (25 photos)

Richards Landing summer tradition marches on (25 photos)

A chilly wind didn't discourage visitors to the Richards Landing community night
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Island Classic Car Show draws 145 entries (28 photos)

Island Classic Car Show draws 145 entries (28 photos)

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the show, live music, food and good company at the marina in Hilton Beach
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Arts at the Dock returns amid sweltering heat (18 photos)

Arts at the Dock returns amid sweltering heat (18 photos)

The hotness didn't dampen the enthusiasm of visitors or artists
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