July 19, 2007 RSS feed / Columns

Outdoor Matters

'Live-release'Walleye Fishing Tournaments Raise Concerns

With big fish, big prizes, and big business, modern walleye fishing tournaments have become the NASCAR of the fishing world. But do they also have a big impact on our walleye populations? More...

Outdoor Matters

Limiting the Use of Baitfish and Roe Helps Slow the Spread of VHS

As anglers across the state are beginning to learn how the presence of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) in Michigan's waters will impact their fishing activity, nothing in the new regulations announced by the Department of Natural Resources last More...

Gould City

July has been a great month for festivities. It's nice to have time to enjoy the beautiful weather. I've received news from the Feneley-McNeil-Nesbit American Legion Post 290 regarding its activities. More...

St. Ignace

We needed rain, as our lawns were turning yellow, but I'm not sure about those high winds and cool temperatures. No sense complaining. Another successful Mud Run took place Saturday, July 7, at St. Ignace. More...

Mackinac Island

Saturday, July 7, Mackinac was a wedding haven. Seventeen brides chose the Island for their special day, many at Ste. Anne's and the Little Stone Church, while others preferred to be married outside on a magnificent, bright, warm sunny day. More...

Rexton-Garnet

Mary Rose Maillette was brought back to Rexton for her final resting place by her daughters and their families, Sherry Gaudette and Rayven and Jack Wilkerson. She was known as little Mary Rose Prater when she lived here in Rexton many years ago. More...

DEAL ME IN

TIPPING POINTS

Dear Mark: I have a problem about tipping blackjack dealers in the casino. I figure they get a high enough salary dealing cards, so why should I feel obliged to tip them, More...

Looking Back

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, July 16, 1892 Beaver Island excursion tomorrow. Round trip, $1.00. The Newton Bears Co. played "Lost in London" at Highstone's opera house last night. It was firstclass. M. St. More...

Michigan Politics

McCain Can Rebound From Campaign Woes

The rush among national pundits to write off beleaguered Senator John McCain's presidential prospects is challenged by his band of brothers in Michigan, where he upset George W. Bush in the 2000 GOP presidential primary. More...

Autos Across Mackinac: Pere Marquette Becomes City of Petoskey

Part 28: BUILDING THE CAUSEWAY BEGINS

This year Michigan celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge. But for 34 years before that, the State of Michigan ran the nation's first highway ferry. As part of the celebration, the St. More...

Les Cheneaux

It seems that Cedarville and Hessel have had a lot of traffic during the past couple of weeks, which is always nice to see. The grocery stores and restaurants have been crowded in spite of the price of gasoline. More...

Engadine

The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers are looking for vendors, crafters, and organizations who would like to participate in the 14th Annual Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers Car Show in Newberry, Saturday, July 28. More...

Brevort

The past weekend was a boon to strollers on Fisherman's Drive, as there was an estate sale at Mildred Gustafson's, a garage sale at Dave Movalson's, and further east, of course, was the flea market. More...

DeTour Area

In spite of the cool and rainy days we have experienced as of late, "the good old summertime" continues. Swimming, cook-outs, boating, and beach parties continue. More...

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