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May 4, 2006 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Challengers Rap Bouchard's Establishment Support

By George Weeks

After withdrawal of three primary opponents and a $2-millionplus TV ad campaign that gave him a surge in polls, wealthy businessman Dick DeVos clearly is the Republican nominee-in-waiting to oppose Governor Jennifer Granholm. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net

I'm once more back at the computer, tapping out the Les Cheneaux news for this week. After more extensive back surgery, recovery is going very well and I feel blessed to be able to get around. More...

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

Welcome to month of May. We are fast approaching summer, but not according to the temperatures. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-3301

The season of awakening is at hand. The miracle of springtime is fast approaching as the trees and shrubs take on their leaves of green. The crocus, daffodils, and tulips are ready to burst into bloom. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, May 2, 1891 More...

Outdoor Matters

Wyman Nursery in U.P. Has Provided Trees for Michigan Forests Since 1927

A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Mother Nature is the most wondrous of gardeners, planting and nurturing millions of new trees each year through natural processes. More...

Dear Mark, The Mississippi Gaming Commission recently posted the "Hold" percentage for table games on the coast. Blackjack was listed at 14.58%. More...