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December 20, 2007 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Enhanced Role for Secretary of State

By George Weeks

Their names have been on licenses in our wallets, and their branch offices abound across our two peninsulas. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net

Christmas carols, Christmas parties, and neighborhood get-togathers seem to be happening throughout the community, and that is what the season is all about. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

As Christmas nears, many school and church programs are being held. Tis the season to be jolly! More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-3301

Time draws near for Christmas Eve. At historic Ste. Anne's Church, bright glowing Christmas lights are inviting everyone to the 8 p.m. service, with Father Rey Garcia officiating. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, December 17, 1892 The time for settling up the year's account and closing the book of 1892 is near at hand. More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR

by Stu Hobbs Superintendent

Happy holidays. School will be out of session from December 24 through January 4. All classes will resume January 7, 2008, with the first semester coming to an end January 18, when school will be in session for the morning only. More...

Autos Across Mackinac: Weekend Travelers Are Backed Up for Miles

Part 50: A Road to the Straits

By Les Bagley

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge in 2007, The St. Ignace News has been serializing Les Bagley's unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, More...

DeTour Area

By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com

The countdown for the last few days before Christmas has begun. What a busy time it has been this month with school Christmas programs, choir concerts, and Christmas plays. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

What a spirit-lifting Monday morning, with the sky as blue as it could be, and no wind. The snow sparkles like diamonds. There is a new sign in front of the home by the First Edition Bookstore, stating there is a notary public on the premises. More...

Engadine

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Merry Christmas, everyone! It looks like we're going to have additional snow for Christmas. There will be bingo Thursday, December 20, at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo starting at 7 p.m. More...