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Drug Prices Vary Widely in Michigan By George Weeks Puzzled by how prices vary for gallons of gas depending on what station pumps them? That's nothing compared to huge discrepancies on prescription drugs depending on who peddles them. Politicians tend to overstate when they announce results of their own efforts and their calls for action by others... More ...
Part 20: THE VOODOO BOAT By Les Bagley In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is serializing Les Bagley's previously unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, "Autos Across Mackinac. More ...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net A needed rain fell last week, greening things quickly and making the grass shoot out of the ground. Mowing is one of the things that I can't do; between my neighbor, Kate Ter Haar, and my family, it does get done. Anote from Barbara Brewer told that she and Jim have been watching a white robin ne... More ... St. Ignace By Miriam Blair 643-7994 The weather could be a lot worse. It's still only May. The Tiki Campground on South Airport Road is open for the busy summer. Carlton and Lenore Webb have been owners since 1973. The campground had been known as Old Indian Burial before their ownership. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com Michigan in the spring has to be one of the most beautiful seasons in the state. But then we say that about all of the different seasons. Flowers are blooming everywhere; even the dandelions add a lovely hue to the fields. Not so lovely this time of year are the black flies and ticks. Check your p... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Is anyone going to travel far this summer? Aren't we glad we live in one of the prime vacation spots around? Enjoy your backyard this year. Del and Sharon Nelson have arrived at their summer place at Hog Island. Welcome back, and get well wishes to Del, who is dealing with a health issue. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Mother's Day weekend was an unusually busy one, as many visitors took advantage of the perfect weather to see our beautiful Island in springtime. Riding bicycles was fun, as others browsed in the shops, purchased Mackinac fudge, or took carriage rides. All and all, it was a perfect day to bring mo... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net The Engadine United Methodist Church in Engadine invites all children to join them at "Galilee-bythe Sea" Bible class Monday, June 11, through Friday, June 15. The church will be transformed into the seaside village of Galilee. More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 The rain may have dampened the evening, but not the spirit of Prom 2007. The event, with Engadine's young men and ladies dressed to the nines, was a memory maker. With all of the clean-up volunteers scouring the back woods for debris last weekend, coordinator Art Mills was kept busy taking all th... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net I would like to send condolences to the family of lifelong Engadine resident Elsie Pershinske, who passed away Tuesday, May 15, at the age of 92. Elsie was loved by all, including myself. She always enjoyed seeing the children at Halloween, having special treats just for them. More ...
Taking a Fish's Temperature When you aren't feeling well, first thing the doctor does is to take your temperature. When fishing isn't too good during hot weather, it can be a good idea to take the temperature of the first fish you catch from a lake, too. More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, May 21, 1892 Mackinac County's state tax this year will be $2,511.86. School was dismissed in Miss Ramsay's department at LaSalle school Thursday forenoon, on account of a smoking stove. More ... |
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