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Click here for digital edition  There are stirrings in the northland about another Stupak-Casperson election face-off, a match touted by Republican State Chairman Saul Anuzis and discounted by Democratic State Chairman Mark Brewer. In 2002, Republican Tom Casperson, owner of a log trucking business in the Upper Peninsula, defeated Menominee Mayor Laurie Stupak, wife of U.S. More ... Each week this year, The St. Ignace News is presenting a portion of Les Bagley's previously unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, "Autos Across Mackinac, More ... Memorial Day weekend brought a variety of weather and temperature changes. We had it all: warm, cold, sunny, rainy, windy, calm. It was busy in the area with residents returning to their summer places, guests and relatives arriving for graduation, and the festivities after commencement. It was a wonderful time for everyone. More ... We should all be aware of Memorial Day honoring our soldiers and our veterans who have given, and are giving, so much for all of us. Many of us go along with our daily lives without much thought to the young men and women who are serving so dangerously in other parts of the world. More ... Summer has finally arrived, and flowers and trees are blooming everywhere. Summer events are in the planning stages. Children may be enrolled now for this year's MSU Extension Exploration 4-H Camp. Camp plans include field trips, global education, outdoor recreation, and arts and crafts. More ... The busy weekend is over with family gatherings, but graduations and parties are still going on. Happy to see Lindean and George Shootser home after a twoweek vacation in Kingston, Tennessee, visiting family. Lindean became captain of a boat. She has her license, and is very proud. More ... AMemorial Day service will be held Monday, May 28, at the Veterans Memorial at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. A memorial Mass will be held in the Mackinac Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. to honor our fallen veterans. Little Stone Church will celebrate Memorial Day Sunday, May 27, with a special service honoring veterans and active duty military personnel. More ... Dave came in from a ride in the woods and asked me if I remembered the story of the forget-menots on the roads north of Brevort. When Harley Hagen was fighting cancer, he and Louise took the same ride back through the woods. Harley would sit in the passenger seat tossing out forget-me-not seeds they had collected the previous summer. More ... I hope everyone enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend, and the many graduation parties that were held, and will be ongoing for the next few weekends around the area. Please be sure to drive safely, and while traveling, turn your headlights on. More ... Dear Mark: You have used the term "action" a lot in your column. Exactly what does that mean for the typical blackjack player? More ... 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, May 28, 1892 Died: In this city [St. Ignace] Tuesday, May 24, ex-mayor Martin Jamieson, aged 37 years, 9 months, and 24 days. Deceased was a native of Canada, being born near Niagara Falls. He came to St. More ... |
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