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BY MIKE SPRINGSTEEN, SUPERINTENDENT Summer for most schools means time to do yearly cleaning and repairs throughout the district. In the St. Ignace Area Schools, classrooms and offices are cleaned on a daily basis. More ...
McCain Can Rebound From Campaign Woes By George Weeks The rush among national pundits to write off beleaguered Senator John McCain's presidential prospects is challenged by his band of brothers in Michigan, where he upset George W. Bush in the 2000 GOP presidential primary. More ...
Part 28: BUILDING THE CAUSEWAY BEGINS Les Bagley This year Michigan celebrates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Mackinac Bridge. But for 34 years before that, the State of Michigan ran the nation's first highway ferry. As part of the celebration, the St. More ...
'Live-release'Walleye Fishing Tournaments Raise Concerns A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources With big fish, big prizes, and big business, modern walleye fishing tournaments have become the NASCAR of the fishing world. But do they also have a big impact on our walleye populations? More ...
Limiting the Use of Baitfish and Roe Helps Slow the Spread of VHS A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources As anglers across the state are beginning to learn how the presence of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) in Michigan's waters will impact their fishing activity, nothing in the new regulations announced by the Department of Natural Resources last month has caused as much debate in the angling com... More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net It seems that Cedarville and Hessel have had a lot of traffic during the past couple of weeks, which is always nice to see. The grocery stores and restaurants have been crowded in spite of the price of gasoline. Stormy weather has not seemed to keep them away. More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net July has been a great month for festivities. It's nice to have time to enjoy the beautiful weather. I've received news from the Feneley-McNeil-Nesbit American Legion Post 290 regarding its activities. The Post meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VFW Hall in Engadine (except Jan... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers are looking for vendors, crafters, and organizations who would like to participate in the 14th Annual Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers Car Show in Newberry, Saturday, July 28. For more information, or to register for a booth, contact Vicki Fall at (906) 293-3816 or Sarah... More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 We needed rain, as our lawns were turning yellow, but I'm not sure about those high winds and cool temperatures. No sense complaining. Another successful Mud Run took place Saturday, July 7, at St. Ignace. Drivers and spectators enjoyed a fun afternoon's entertainment at a reasonable price. The ... More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Saturday, July 7, Mackinac was a wedding haven. Seventeen brides chose the Island for their special day, many at Ste. Anne's and the Little Stone Church, while others preferred to be married outside on a magnificent, bright, warm sunny day. More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 The past weekend was a boon to strollers on Fisherman's Drive, as there was an estate sale at Mildred Gustafson's, a garage sale at Dave Movalson's, and further east, of course, was the flea market. Everyone reported brisk sales and lots of conversations. Visiting is often as much fun as moving st... More ...
By Linda Livermore 595-7283 Mary Rose Maillette was brought back to Rexton for her final resting place by her daughters and their families, Sherry Gaudette and Rayven and Jack Wilkerson. She was known as little Mary Rose Prater when she lived here in Rexton many years ago. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com In spite of the cool and rainy days we have experienced as of late, "the good old summertime" continues. Swimming, cook-outs, boating, and beach parties continue. A question we all have is, "What happened to the hot weather we are supposed to have this month?" An answer, "The sun is warm. More ...
TIPPING POINTS Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: I have a problem about tipping blackjack dealers in the casino. I figure they get a high enough salary dealing cards, so why should I feel obliged to tip them, More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, July 16, 1892 Beaver Island excursion tomorrow. Round trip, $1.00. The Newton Bears Co. played "Lost in London" at Highstone's opera house last night. It was firstclass. M. St. More ... |
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