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Click here for digital edition  Summer for most schools means time to do yearly cleaning and repairs throughout the district. In the St. Ignace Area Schools, classrooms and offices are cleaned on a daily basis. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 month has caused as much debate in the angling community as using fish eggs (roe) for bait and the practice of "chumming. More ... 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. Stormy weather has not seemed to keep them away. More ... 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. The Post meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VFW Hall in Engadine (except January, February, and March. More ... 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. For more information, or to register for a booth, contact Vicki Fall at (906) 293-3816 or Sarah Price at (906) 869-7657. More ... 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. Drivers and spectators enjoyed a fun afternoon's entertainment at a reasonable price. The animal shelter held a concession stand. More ... 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 ... 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. Everyone reported brisk sales and lots of conversations. Visiting is often as much fun as moving stuff. More ... 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 ... 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. A question we all have is, "What happened to the hot weather we are supposed to have this month?" An answer, "The sun is warm. More ... 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 ... 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 ... |
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