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Budget Aside, There Is Progress in Lansing By George Weeks Amid all of the headlines out of Lansing on the battle of the budget, there were two bits of good news last week about upgrading of state services for consumers: + The Department of Community Health (DCH), long prodded by Attorney General Mike Cox, substantially expanded its Web site on prescript... More ...
Part 24: CRASHES AND CLASHES By Les Bagley On January 2, 1939, Grand Ledge farmer Frank Fitzgerald was again sworn in as Governor of Michigan. In a modestly simple ceremony, devoid of pomp at Fitzgerald's request, he led an all- Republican cabinet into office in Lansing. The lone exception was Democratic State Highway Commissioner Murray D... More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, June 18, 1892 The graduating exercises of the St. Ignace High School are to be held next Thursday evening in the M.E. Church. It is the first class to graduate from our high school. Its members are Miss Mary Hulbert and Eric Ogle. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Under brilliant blue skies and warm temperatures, crowds of visitors came to our beautiful Island this past week to view the magnificent lilac trees, many of which were brought over by the early missionary fathers. Wherever one looks, they find the colors ranging from soft pink, white, lavender, a... More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net We've had quite a spell of hot, dry weather, much different weather than what we're used to here in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Last week, through my error, there was a mistake in the story about Laura Jean Taylor, who lives in Hong Kong, and who won the Design for Asia award from the Hong Kong ... More ... St. Ignace By Miriam Blair 643-7994 The first official day of summer arrives Thursday, June 21. Boating, picnics, hiking, and soaking up the sun at a favorite beach are a few ways to enjoy family and friends. Hang on to those small hands, and keep your children safe. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com June has proven that summer has definitely arrived. The very warm temperatures are luring boaters to cruise along the rivers and lakes. Families are enjoying the beaches and picnic areas for a day in the sun. It is always a pleasure to drive into the area and see the beautiful flowers in bloom at... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Midsummer has come and gone. Sunday the Brevort community helped raise the traditional midsummer pole, a tradition brought here from the Aland Islands by the Swedish immigrants in the late 1800s. The pole has been moved to the east side of Tiffany Lutheran Church next to the Carlson Pavilion, affo... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net The Portage Players will present "Follywood," a variety show, Sunday, June 24, featuring the musical stylings of "The Doo Wops," "B-52's," Wayne Newton, and Dolly Parton. The show starts at 1 p.m. under the tent at Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn. There also will be a luncheon. The cost is $25 donatio... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hasn't the weather been great, unless you're working outside in this heat? I'm not complaining, it sure beats shoveling snow. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and take a break if you feel overheated. If you have outdoor animals, please give them fresh water several times a day, and be sure they... More ...
No Shoe For You! Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: Why is it that casinos do not allow you to make a decent sized bet halfway through a shoe? I recently made a table maximum bet, but was sternly told that I had to wait until the shuffle? More ... |
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