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Biggest PAC in State History By George Weeks In politics, money talks. For Michigan Democrats of late, there's no voice quite like Stryker-speak. Last year, the Coalition for Progress political action committee, creation of the founding family of Kalamazoo's Stryker Corporation medical supply company that has annual revenues of about $3 bil... More ...
Part 32: 1943 Les Bagley. As part of the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News is publishing weekly installments from Les Bagley's unpublished history of Michigan State Ferries, "Autos Across Mackinac." In the last chapter, the winter of 1942-43 was severe, not only because of foul weather, but becau... More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 It's August, a time when there is an abundance of beauty everywhere. The summer sun and beautiful, moonlit evenings are such a delight for the many folks who come from far and near, just to visit our lovely Island. The blooming flowers in the gardens are at their peak. On French Lane, folks stop ... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 It's only a few weeks before school starts. Youngsters on the football teams are raising funds for their sports programs by selling chocolate bars and discount cards to St. Ignace businesses, an effort worthy of our support. The candy is good, and we'll take a 10% discount, too. More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net At last we've had a slight break in the heat, and the threat of the wildfire near Newberry seems to be controlled. That was a scary few days for us all. We owe thanks to the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save our homes and surroundings. More ...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net It has been another busy week in the Les Cheneaux Islands, with the 30th anniversary for the Boat Show and the 32nd for the Festival of Arts. These two events, now coordinated, have passed for another year, along with all of the parties and activities connected with them. The weather was perfect f... More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 Several firefighters from St. Ignace were deployed to Luce County to help protect dwellings near the Sleeper Lakes fire Tuesday, August 7, and Wednesday, August 8. They were St. Ignace Fire Department Chief John "Bucky" Robinson, Bryce Tracy, Steve Paquin, Bill Fraser, Al Stempki, Chad Belonga, De... More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, August 13, 1892 The St. Ignace dancing school members gave a hop Thursday evening. County Deputy-Sheriff Stuart took Louis Holte, a soldier at Fort Mackinac, to Marquette yesterday to serve a ninety-day sentence for assault and battery. More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net The Sleeper Lakes fire, north of Newberry, is still in the news. The fire started Thursday, August 2, apparently by lightning. The last official report I received Monday, August 13, from Lori Underwood, who is a Department of Natural Resources land use specialist, said the fire size is at 18,483 a... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com Vacationers are thrilled, as we are, with the beautiful weather we have been enjoying, although we are wishing for a few days of badly needed rain. We must heed the warnings of the high fire danger. We do not want to lose any more of our beautiful forests in the Upper Peninsula. More ...
Trying To Two-time The Casino Could Get You Tossed Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: On an online video poker forum, it was recommended that just before you hit the draw button, you pull your slot card out of the machine to reduce your recorded winnings. Does this system have any merit? More ... |
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