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Michigan Politics

Governor, De Vos Trade Barbs Over China Topic
By George Weeks
The Great Wailing Wall of China looms over Michigan politics. That vast land of 1.3 billion people has been Topic One of late in lamenting gubernatorial campaign TV ads. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-3301

We are beginning to see a bit of autumn splendor here and there. The golds, the reds, and the gorgeous oranges and browns are vivid and spectacular on many Island trees and many on the road to Petoskey. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283

Mother Nature is changing her dress and the colors she has chosen are awesome. The U.P. will soon be ablaze in color and it's a great time to take a drive. More...

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

Hopefully your calendar is marked to be in DeTour this Saturday, September 23, for "Happy Apple Day." There are many events planned throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the evening, a band from Marquette will entertain at the Village Inn. More...

DEAL ME IN

Getting Cold-cocked By A Cold-deck
Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark, In a recent column you mentioned cold decks and cheating. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, September 19, 1891 More...

Outdoor Matters

DNR Previews Fall Hunting Season...Part I
A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

If the weather cooperates, hunting seasons should be productive throughout Michigan this fall. Most game species are on an upward trend or stable on a statewide basis. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

Was that our Indian summer a couple of days ago? It was simply wonderful, but I want more. More...

Gould City

By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net

Although I really do not like the idea of winter weather coming yet, it is becoming beautiful in the woods with the leaves already starting to turn various colors. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net

Another week of beautiful weather with boaters and fishermen enjoying being out on the water. Much needed rain should be coming in during the next few days, but more nice fall weather is bound to follow. More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 jf@portup.com

The fall colors are starting to show. On our trip back from Sault Ste. Marie last weekend, we noticed a touch of orange in a few trees, but there was one tree that was in full color, with beautiful, deep burgundy leaves. More...

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