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Click here for digital edition  There are some similarities and stark contrasts among the factors in last week's demise of Mitt Romney's presidential campaign and that of his father's bid four decades ago. Both men were success stories in the private sector before becoming governors, and both had political battles with Arizona senators. More ... To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, the St. Ignace News has been publishing Les Bagley's manuscript on the history of Michigan State Ferries, More ... Hello again, welcome to another good week with warmer temperatures and fluffy snow. A topic of conversation around town is all of the sports action planned to take place on the Moran Bay ice for the next two weekends. More ... Valentine's Day is upon us once more with candy, hearts, and flowers popping up all over. In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Les Cheneaux Community Library has a wonderful display of the fancy, old-fashioned valentines that open out and are festooned with paper lace, just the way they were made so many years ago. More ... It's wintertime on Mackinac, where the Island is aglow in all of its elegance and beauty. Snow covers the trees in the woodland, where avid skiers are enjoying the trails, which are in great shape. Each day, more and more visitors arrive with their skis. Snowmobiling is great fun, with Cadotte Avenue being a very busy place. More ... Joe Matelski and Ben Matelski finished repairing the damage done on Trinity Lutheran Church this week. Siding was damaged, as well as some of the facade. The vinyl wind break on the awning had broken loose and during the high winds, hit the siding of the building. More ... It's cold! We have had "better not stick your tongue to the flagpole" kind of weather. The seed catalogs arriving in the mail have taken the edge off, a little, as we dream of warmer weather to come. Plenty of outdoor activities are awaiting those who enjoy dressing in layers. The annual Antique Snowmobile show will be Saturday, February 16, in lovely Naubinway. More ... Another blast of winter temperatures hovering around zero and below zero readings, with strong winds, hit our area last weekend. The DeTour Hunt and Fish club will host the annual Fishing Contest Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17. More ... As candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones across the country, I would like to wish each of you a happy Valentine's Day Thursday, February 14. There will be bingo Thursday, February 14, at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City. More ... Happy Valentine's Day to all. Hope your sweethearts are all good to you. There will be an ice fishing derby Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, at McDonald Lake in Gulliver, with three prizes awarded in three categories: longest perch, longest pike, and longest walleye. Prizes will be awarded to youth and adults. More ... This is one in a series of articles to introduce readers to correspondents covering their communities for The St. Ignace News. Julie Freeman's father told her to listen more and talk less. More ... People and organizations from the Eastern Upper Peninsula were recognized with awards totaling $7,000 in Old Mission Bank's Community Spirit and Community Pride Award program. More ... Free business counseling sessions will be offered Monday, February 18, at the Sault Ste. Marie Area Chamber of Commerce. Six County Employment Alliance Counselor Lance Wolfe will offer assistance to existing businesses as well as to anyone thinking about starting their own business. More ... Winter is at its fullest. The wind is blowing, while on the Cryderman farm on Pealine in Pickford, Carrie and Glen Cryderman are continuously busy with their 4-H club, Noah's Ark. Approximately 92 members meet monthly, preparing pigs, sheep, dairy and beef cattle, horses, rabbits, chickens, and crafts for the fair this fall. More ... Dear Mark: This past weekend I got a chance to play on two new video games where you seem to playing against a live dealer on a flat screen television set. More ... 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, February 14, 1893 C.V. Grondin has two teams hauling cedar. A Frenchman, named Young, died at the Santago home, eight miles out, on Tuesday last, and was buried in the R.C. Cemetery on Thursday. He had no relatives in this section. More ... |
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