Budget Aside, There Is Progress in Lansing
By George Weeks
Amid all of the headlines out of Lansing on the battle of the budget, there were two bits of good news last week about upgrading of state services for consumers: + The Department of Community Health (DCH), long prodded by Attorney General Mike Cox
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By Jeannette Doud 847-3301
Under brilliant blue skies and warm temperatures, crowds of visitors came to our beautiful Island this past week to view the magnificent lilac trees, many of which were brought over by the early missionary fathers. More...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net
We've had quite a spell of hot, dry weather, much different weather than what we're used to here in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. More...
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com
June has proven that summer has definitely arrived. The very warm temperatures are luring boaters to cruise along the rivers and lakes. Families are enjoying the beaches and picnic areas for a day in the sun. More...
By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net
The Portage Players will present "Follywood," a variety show, Sunday, June 24, featuring the musical stylings of "The Doo Wops," "B-52's," Wayne Newton, and Dolly Parton. The show starts at 1 p.m. under the tent at Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn. More...
No Shoe For You!
Mark Pilarski
Dear Mark: Why is it that casinos do not allow you to make a decent sized bet halfway through a shoe? I recently made a table maximum bet, but was sternly told that I had to wait until the shuffle? More...
