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State Stars Align for '08 Presidential Contenders By George Weeks At the start of his second term, Republican Attorney General Mike Cox has a dual focus. He's off to a fast start on his primary mission - there were more arrests and filings last week - in adding to his aggressive pursuit of consumer and Great Lakes protection, fighting fraud and public corrupti... More ...
Ferry Act Makes Service Part of Highway Dept. By Les Bagley The 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge is this year, and the event marked the end of automobile ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac. More ... Biography: Captain John Stevenson Capt. John Stevenson, the man who selected the first car ferry to be used at the Straits of Mackinac, was born in Ayrshire, Scotland in 1854. At the age of 12, he went to work as a blacksmith's helper while attending school. A bright youngster, he soon found himself teaching the younger grades, whi... More ...
If the Michigan ice fisherman had an official coat-of-arms, it would very likely consist of a tip-up laid across a multi-tined spear. Those two pieces of equipment provide more fun each winter than nearly anything else you could name when it comes to a day on the ice. More ...
By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net The snow has finally found us. The weather will not affect all of the activities that have been planned for this month. The first one is "Winter's Night by Candlelight" at Newberry United Methodist Church Friday, January 26. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 jf@portup.com I'd like to begin my column by sending condolences to the family of Nora Rushford of Newberry, who passed away Sunday morning, January 21, at her residence. Please keep her husband, Ed, family, and friends in your prayers during this time of sadness. More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net Winter has finally arrived, with temperatures hovering around zero for a few days last week. The Les Cheneaux area, however, has very little snow. It seems that Sault Ste. Marie received the most snow in the Eastern Upper Peninsula during the last snowstorm, which is often the case. More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 We can't complain about the weather, as it could be much worse, like it is in the mid-section of the country. They've said many times, "This is God's country," and we have to believe it is truly the place we love to be. Sharon Chalmers is expected home tonight after a week's vacation at Barefoot B... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com There are many smiles appearing on happy faces as winter sports enthusiasts rev up for their favorite sport. Couples are going on snowmobile safaris throughout the Upper Peninsula. Cross-country skiers have rosy cheeks from hikes through the woods. At last, we're back on track with winter weather. More ...
Beware the Dragon's tooth Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: In some casinos that offer Pai Gow Poker, the dealer deals a second hand that is offered to the player. Exactly what is it, and is it worth playing? Billy F. That second hand you observed, Billy, is called "the Dragon," It's an additional hand that each player in turn has the... More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Cadotte Avenue has not been the busiest during the fall and early winter, but now that the beautiful snow has come, snowmobilers are enjoying one of their favorite sports. Folks dressed in attractive colors of winter attire make it a busy thoroughfare. More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 Winter has arrived, which makes most people happy; the rest of us are looking forward to spring. The quietness has settled in on our tiny towns, with few activities except for the weekly basketball games, which are always a nice diversion. More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, January 23, 1892 The ferry North Star was put into winter quarters last Wednesday. The owners intend to give her a new boiler this winter. Mayor Chambers now spends a good deal of his time at Naubinway, looking after his interests at that place. More ... |
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