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Michigan Politics

DeVos Hits Trifecta With Running Mate Pick: Johnson Fills Need for Balance
By George Weeks
Apart from capability and compatibility, balance is the most important electoral factor for a gubernatorial nominee to consider in selecting a running mate. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net

The last days of August are approaching, and with them has come a number of farewell gatherings before many leave their summer nests for their winter homes. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-3301

It's Tuesday, August 15, another beautiful summer day on Mackinac. Sadly, we're getting closer and closer to Labor Day, and our pleasant weather will soon change as we welcome in the month of September. It has passed so quickly. More...

Looking Back

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, August 22, 1891 More...

Outdoor Matters

U.P. Mine Shafts Host Beneficial Bats, Nature's Best Bug Eaters
A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The tiny bat is one of nature's most fascinating and misunderstood creatures. More...

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

Thanks to the cast and the behind-the-scenes workers for another wonderful, entertaining summer production here in DeTour Village. The romantic comedy, "The Fantasticks" was a sellout for all three performances, plus a revue Wednesday evening. More...

Gould City

By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net

It's hard to believe, but we're already making plans for kids starting school. The weather will be getting cooler, and our lives will change into gear for cooler weather. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

Moran Township will host a meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, at the township hall on School House Road to discuss the future of the township building in Brevort. More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 jf@portup.com

Where has August gone? This month sure has passed by fast. Soon, the school bells will be ringing, but not before many folks enjoy the local county fairs, a fun event for families. More...

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