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Launch of Pure Michigan Gives Tourism Needed Boost By George Weeks In recent decades, the level of state government's commitment and effectiveness in promoting tourism has been as changeable as Michigan's weather. There was welcome improvement last week as the state's Travel Michigan agency launched an $11.3 million radio-TV ad campaign tha... More ...
Part 19: AUTO FERRIES IN TRAINING By Les Bagley Each week this year, The St. Ignace News features a serialization of Les Bagley's history of Michigan State Ferries, "Autos Across Mackinac," to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge, More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net Mother's Day was beautiful and sunny and the weather continues to be warm and beautiful. The leaves are popping out on the trees and the snowbirds continue to show up in the Les Cheneaux Islands. In church on Sunday, we welcomed many back from their winter in the southern cl... More ... St. Ignace By Miriam Blair 643-7994 First of all, I'd like to thank all of you readers for your wonderful compliments. Our new American Legion Memorial Park has been a popular site as families stop by and children enjoy the playground. What a nice place to picnic, or just sit down and take in the scenery. More ...
By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Thursday, May 3, was a glorious spring day on Mackinac, and a very special one, too. It was the opening of the beautiful Grand Hotel, celebrating its 120th year in business. High atop the roof peaks and clear across the front of the historic building, with the longest porch ... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 A nice rain fell in the wee hours of Monday morning, and now the sun is shining brightly. Bob Jarzynka's spring flowers are blooming profusely in all colors of the rainbow, as are Joanie Spencer's tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 When it's spring, I really would like blue skies, warm temperatures, and light breezes. Wouldn't we all! Someone destroyed the men's bathroom at Garnet Lake Park. If you know who did this, please contact Township Supervisor Al Garavaglia. More ...
The RV Is More Virtuous Than You Think If you own a recreational vehicle (RV), should you feel guilty about using it because of the "poor mileage" it gets on the road? Definitely not! Just the opposite is true. Owning and using an RV is one of the most conservation-minded things you can do. More ...
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net It seems like the leaves popped out overnight, and the grass is greener on both sides of the fence. We mowed twice in one week. With the price of gas, I hope it slows down. Lifelong area resident Hattie Comfort, 94, passed away Friday morning, May 11. Her kindness and smile... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net The MSU Art Clubs are beginning in Manistique for ages five through 19. For information, call the 4-H office at MSU Extension at (906) 341-3688 and ask for Michelle Galla. There will be an accordion band dance at the Tremary Community Building Sunday, May 20, from 1 p.m. to... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com In the middle of May, we are caught up with yard work and spring cleaning. Some put off planting a garden until after Memorial Day weekend, and it might be wise to do so, as the temperatures have been somewhat on the cool side. More ...
The Smarter You Play, the Luckier You'll Be Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: Why is it that I always lose in the casino? Am I simply playing the wrong games? Rachael M. Hey, Rachael, I'm just guessin' here, but are you playing any of the games I recommend? Are you employing a solid strategy on those games? If not, then you have jus... More ...
115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, May 14, 1892 Geo. Sayles started out with his horse and wagon Monday and reports a good business. On Monday last, R.E. Metevier sold the boot and shoe business in the Orth opera house block to Abraham Goudreau. More ... |
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