Author Archives: Andrew

August 24, 2013 – Larry Mzhickteno gave a thumbs up shortly after his win.  With him is his wife, Marguerite. MAYETTA:  Larry Mzhickteno won the Run-Off Election for Gaming Commissioner # 2 today by beating Jancita Warrington. The unofficial election results … Continue reading →

August 23, 2013 –   A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning to celebrate the grand opening of the new location of the Prairie Band LLC offices and drive up Potawatomi Smoke Shop located at 19035 US Highway 75. In the … Continue reading →

August 22, 2013 – MAYETTA:  A Native American Veterans Enrollment Fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Hotel.  A grand entry, breakfast, and lunch will be served … Continue reading →

August 22, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police Department is initiating an Explorer Program for young Native American people beween the ages of 14 and 20 (also must successfully have completed the 8th grade) who are interested in a career … Continue reading →

August 22, 2013 – The Affordable Care Act and American Indians and Alaska Natives By Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, Acting Director, Indian Health Service Posted August 22, 2013 I get questions all the time from American Indians and Alaska Natives (including … Continue reading →

August 21, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Here are some photos from today’s Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament Fundraiser being held at Firekeeper Golf Course.   Golfers warming up on the putting green. Cheryl Hopkins and Jamie Hopkins, who are on the … Continue reading →

August 19, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The latest vote count for the upcoming Gaming Commission Election is 612 ballots that have been received at the Mayetta Post Office.  Larry Mzhickteno and Jancita Warrington are competing against each other for Gaming Commission Position #2. … Continue reading →

August 19, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Kevin Penner, Las Vegas, NV became the third rookie this summer to win on the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series.  Penner, who was an honorable mention All-America this past year at the University of Nevada … Continue reading →

August 16, 2013 – MAYETTA: Learning the Potawatomi language can be fun and entertaining as was seen last week at the annual Potawatomi Gathering held in Dowagiac, Michigan. Performing an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in the Potawatomi language, … Continue reading →

August 15, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The elder bus arrived home safely Monday afternoon ending the elders journey to the Potawatomi Gathering that was held in Dowagiac, Michigan and hosted by the Pokagan Band last week.  Hundreds of other Prairie Band members also drove … Continue reading →