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Michigan Politics By George Weeks There were welcome strides made in Lansing and Washington last week on Great Lakes legislation. Whether they cross the finish line is a great question in both capitals. More ...
Part 27 : AUTO FERRIES IN TRAINING, III By Les Bagley To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is serializing ferry historian Les Bagley's unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, "Autos Across Mackinac. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 The balmy summer days, bringing warm temperatures and lots of sunshine, have continued for the past week. More ... Rexton-Garnet By Linda Livermore 595-7283 The summer cabins in our tiny towns are bursting with people, four-wheelers, and campfires, come nighttime. Hello to Bob and Anne Smith of East Lansing who, while on their yearly summer trek to the property in Garnet, were joined by all their children and families, Robert Jr. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com Where is the time going? It is hard to believe that one of the most celebrated of all holidays, the Fourth of July, is past. Everyone loves a parade, and the DeTour parade was spectacular. First place in the float contest was won by Bonnie Hughes. Second place winner was Mike Galarowic. More ... St. Ignace By Miriam Blair 643-7994 St. Ignace hosted a wonderful parade Wednesday, July 4, as well as games and refreshments afterward. Everyone in town worked hard to make the day a success. Businesses are keeping very busy now and boat lines are offering special sunset cruises and Vesper cruises all summer. Check with the Chambe... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 The big news Monday morning has to be the storm that went through the area Sunday evening. Larry First clocked the winds at 70 miles per hour. Fortunately, it lasted only 20 minutes, but long enough to topple trees throughout the neighborhood. Dave and I awoke to a chainsaw cutting up the big red ... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. I hope this week finds you doing well. We've been busy the past couple weeks with family gatherings, which included our oldest son, Travis, getting married Saturday, July 7, 2007. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding, with many friends and family attending. He and his new wife, Sara... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net It was a great Fourth of July this year. I know our family had a good time, especially the kids. The candy they received, which was thrown off the floats in the parades, is enough to keep them for the next six months. Former resident Carl Levielle, son of Lyle and Lillian Levielle, was laid to re... More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink@cedarville.net There is nothing better than perfect summer weather, and that is exactly what we have been enjoying here in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. A much needed shower came during the night last week, and although we could certainly use a lot more rain, it did help to dampen the grass and keep the dust down... More ...
Windfall or Downfall? Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: I finally hit my first royal flush in over twenty years of playing video poker, but first, my confession. I didn't play -- as you always recommend - the full amount required. More ... Looking Back 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, July 9, 1892 There was no celebration here on the 4th, but the display of fireworks in the evening in various parts of the city was very creditable. The News opened a branch job office at Mackinac Island today. It is located on the second flat ... More ... |
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