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Click here for digital edition  Cars have had high profile symbolic roles in some of Michigan's most notable political campaigns. In the 1948 campaign that launched Democratic Governor G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams toward an unprecedented six terms, it was the battered gray DeSoto convertible driven on the trail by his wife, Nancy, former driver for the Red Cross Motor Corps. More ... To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is serializing Les Bagley's unpublished manuscript on the history of Michigan State Ferries, More ... It was a magnificent sight as a radiant, star-filled sky suddenly burst into a beautiful fireworks display as folks lined the boardwalk on Lakeshore Drive. It was a gorgeous summer night on Mackinac, Saturday, July 28. What made the evening even more perfect was the full moon shining down on the Straits of Mackinac. In the distance, both Mackinaw City and St. More ... Enjoy our beautiful weather while it lasts. It has a habit of leaving suddenly one day, at this time of year. There will be an "All Vets Picnic" Sunday, August 12, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pines Park on US-2, east of Manistique, near the airport. The afternoon will include games, food, and door prizes for all children, plus three adult prizes. More ... The pages on the calendar seem to be turning over rather rapidly, but there is still a lot of summertime living left. The fishermen who placed in the annual Salmon Derby, which ended Saturday, August 4, were very happy. Of the 132 entrants, the top 10 winners and catch weights were: Roger Scales from Pickford, 20.0785 pounds, $1,500; Trevor Barnes of Burlington, 20. More ... The fire north of Newberry is a daily topic around the village this past week. We can see the haze of smoke in the sky, and smell the burning vegetation, depending on the direction of the wind. Personnel and equipment from the local Hudson and Hendricks fire departments have been called to assist in the effort to bring the fire under control. More ... Missionary Pauline Yoder will be a guest speaker at the Naubinway Christian Fellowship church next month. In the countries she ministers to, there is a dire need for many personal items. More ... An e-mail I received recently from a faithful reader states: "Visit your area several times a year, and read your column in the newspaper. The poppies across from the hardware are beautiful. Several places in town have wonderful displays of beauty. Think the rock garden next to laundromat is a nice addition to the town... More ... Dear Mark: Do Triple Play machines use just one, or multiple decks on the draw? Are the odds of each of the three hands the same? Will I get more royal flushes playing Triple Play than playing on a standard machine? More ... What a great celebration for Mighty Mac this past weekend, with a crowded town. The fireworks were just spectacular, especially on the boulevard, where my daughter, Diane, and I landed with the Matelski family around the nicest campfire. Everyone had a wonderful visit, but it was the first time we ever saw a traffic jam on the boulevard. Lots of good memories. More ... The top local news story is the wildfire north of Newberry. At the time I'm writing this, it was announced that 14,300 acres have been consumed by the fire, with no injuries reported or structures burned. Many people have donated to the Red Cross, set up at Four Mile Corner, just north of the town of Newberry. More ... 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, August 6, 1892 Judge C.R. Brown of Marquette is in the city today. Entertainment at Martel Hall tonight. Admission, 25¢, children, 15¢. See bills. Will Bouchard has accepted a position at the Sherwood house. He is a first-class hotel man. More ... |
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