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Granholm's 'Emergency Panel' Cover for Tax Hike By George Weeks On the same day last week, President George W. Bush and Governor Jennifer Granholm stepped on escalators they hoped would lead to solution of their greatest problems. Outcomes will shape legacies of these lame duck chief executives. More ...
A three-masted lumber schooner, piled high with logs, illustrates how lumber was once transported out of Clark Township before steam ships and rails took over. More ...
State Would Be First Ferry Operator in Nation By Les Bagley 2007 marks the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge, but it also marked the end of auto ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac. More ...
Editor's Note: In response to last week's first column in a year-long series on Straits ferries, by Les Bagley, the following article, published in the St. Ignace Republican April 24, 1888, reports on the April 17 arrival of the steamer Saint Ignace. More ...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net Winter has finally made its appearance, making those who enjoy winter sports, and those whose livelihood depends on winter sports, happy, and we're happy for them. It has certainly been a strange winter so far. Many have asked if we, who have lived here for many years, can remember a winter such as... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com The bean soup and corn bread cook-off fundraiser at the Fogcutter Bar last weekend was a huge success. All proceeds were donated to the EUP Fine Arts Council to be put toward the future renovation of their building, formerly the Catholic hall. There were 18 soup entries and 10 corn bread entries. More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Wednesday, January 10, friends, family, and neighbors gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church to bid Curt "Casey" Coffey a sad farewell. The church was filled. Casey's cousin, Aaron Dodge, gave a heartrending eulogy, remembering the many things Casey meant to him and to all of us who knew him well and ... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net The lack of snow this winter, and I'm not complaining, has reduced some of the "winter games." I'm sure it has had its bad side for the resort owners, who rely on the snow for customers. But we will probably get our share before it's over. The "Winter Break for Knowledge" will be held beginning Sa... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. I would like to begin by sending deep condolences to the family of David Rushford of Gwinn, who passed away Thursday morning, January 11, at Marquette General Hospital. Please keep his children, Tammy, Chrissy, and David Jr., and family in your prayers during this difficult time. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Sunday, January 14, was a perfect day on the Island. Folks were seen riding their bikes or strolling along on bare sidewalks. During the wee hours of Monday morning, January 15, old man winter paid us a visit, turning Mackinac into a perfect winter scene. A winter wonderland brought happy faces to ... More ...
Cabins in the Woods Offer More Winter Camping Options in Michigan A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources offers a number of choices in cabins and lodges at state parks and recreation areas throughout Michigan, and has even added several yurts, snug, weather tight shelters, at three locations. "We are expanding our cabin and lodge options because of demand," said Ch... More ...
Although we're already well launched into 2007, it's still not too late to make a few New Year's resolutions that could help to make the months ahead a lot more pleasant for everybody. More ...
Dumbo On Third, The "Back Door" And Texas Rules Mark Pilarski Dear Mark, I disagree with you in that a player at third base in blackjack has no effect on the outcome of the game. I've seen dumb players take the dealer's bust card far too many times to believe otherwise. Willy H. I'll stick by my past statement that poor play on third base do... More ... |
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