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July 26, 2007 / Columns

Michigan Politics

First Gentleman Talks Leadership to Governors

By George Weeks

Dan Mulhern, husband of Governor Jennifer Granholm, is a unique figure in Michigan politics, and not just because he is the state's first "First Gentleman." Beyond that, he is the most influential gubernatorial spouse on political and policy matte More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net

The Arts Council of Les Cheneaux will hold an exhibition of members' work at the Cedarville Inn during the month of August. Come and see what the members of this organization have accomplished this year in watercolor, oils, acrylic, and pottery. More...

Gould City

By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net

The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers 14th Annual Car Show will be held in Newberry Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-3301

Once again, Saturday, July 14, weddings were performed in many places on Mackinac. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, July 23, 1892 Advertisement - Cleveland and Stevenson. For President, Grover Cleveland, of New York. For Vice President, Adlai E. Stevenson, of Illinois. 25¢ excursion tomorrow. More...

Autos Across Mackinac: Fall Ferry Traffic Looks Like Summer Rush

Part 29: THE EARLYWAR YEARS

By Les Bagley

As Michigan celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is serializing a history of Michigan State Ferries, More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Hello, everyone. It has been a busy month for us, from an allgrandchildren party my mom, Edna Rushford of Gould City, held Sunday, July 1, to the wonderful Independence Day festivities in the local towns. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

While hunting for dry maple for smoking fish, Dave Movalson was attacked by a swarm of bees. While running and swatting, he yanked off his glasses, as the bees were stinging his ears, head, and face. More...

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

Once again, Mother Nature provided the area with sunny blue skies and warm temperatures last Saturday for the Home and Garden Tour. Volunteers opened their homes and gardens for the walkthrough. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

Many celebrations are planned in town this week to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge. Crowds of visitors are expected to come to town to enjoy special events that will begin Thursday and continue through Sunday in St. Ignace. More...

DEAL ME IN

The Taxman Cometh

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: I have a question regarding winnings from a slot tournament. The casino reported the tournament winnings on a 1099 MISC ($15,000). More...