August 23, 2007 RSS feed / Columns

Rexton-Garnet

The dryness continues, and we are in need of rain. The lawn mowers have sat quietly, owing to the lack of rain. The four-wheelers heading down the back roads create quite a dust storm, even at a slow speed. More...

Les Cheneaux

The weather has continued to remain dangerously dry, but the sunshine and mild temperatures have been enjoyed by everyone. The fire danger is at a very high level and all outdoor burning is banned. More...

Brevort

The day began Monday with news that we had anticipated, but nevertheless found heart rending, when we received word that Todd Backus died Monday morning, August 20. Mr. Backus, 44, formerly of Brevort and St. More...

DeTour Area

Kudos to the cast of the play "Good Help is So Hard to Murder." The cast performed to a full house for the four shows and had a standing ovation after each performance. Director Peggy Burdett made many trips to DeTour for all the rehearsals. More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. The weather still remains terribly dry. The burning ban for all of Upper Michigan and most of the lower has some of us concerned. More...

Looking Back

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, August 20, 1892 Advertisement - Now is the time to disinfect your yards, barns, etc. Copperas, chloride of lime, carbolic acid and all other disinfectants at lowest prices, at Pauly's Pharmacy. More...

News From St. Ignace Area Schools

The 2007-2008 school year begins Tuesday, September 4. The first day of the school year will be a full day. LaSalle High School students will begin at 8:05 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m., while middle school and elementary students begin at 8:10 a.m. More...

Autos Across Mackinac: Snowstorms and Ice Cause Problems for Ferries

Part 33: 1944 and a New Icebreaker

Last week's installment of Les Bagley's "Autos Across Mackinac," the history of Michigan State Ferries, covered the changes that came to the ferry fleet as WWII fuel and tire rationing depleted tourist travel all over More...

St. Ignace

We surely were blessed with beautiful weather over last weekend for all of the activities that took place. St. Ignace residents Patty (nee Goudreau) Boynton and Marian (nee Adams) Kings welcomed several friends home this weekend. More...

Mackinac Island

Tuesday, August 14, the heavenly blue sky and radiant sun shone down on our beautiful Island, making it more picturesque than ever. On the Straits of Mackinac, one sees the white waves and the ripple of the lakes. More...

DEAL ME IN

AMachine That Is Due Is AGlittering Myth

Dear Mark: A slot attendant in a UP casino (what Larry refers to with "UP" is a casino in Michigan's Upper Peninsula) advised me to play a particular one-dollar progressive video poker machine because it was due to hit. More...

Gould City

We are so thankful to all the firefighters and organizations who pitched in to stop the wildfire raging in Newberry. The Engadine Methodist Church will offer its monthly free dinner Wednesday, August 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church. More...

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