June 12, 2008 RSS feed / Columns

Rexton-Garnet

Deb Bulloch traveled north for the graduation celebration of her niece, Shauni Rutledge. Brandon Miesch enjoyed family time while celebrating his sister, Tristina Browning's, graduation celebration. More...

St.Ignace

Very attractive boats have been arriving in our beautiful marina, a sure sign of summer on its way. Walking the boardwalk is a relaxing way to spend free time and capture interesting sights. You can walk to the lighthouse and have a seat. More...

Les Cheneaux

School is out and students are either working at summer jobs, or looking for one. It is nice to see their smiling faces behind a local counter, waiting tables, working with a construction crew, or mowing lawns. More...

Mackinac Island

The season of abundance is at hand, when natural beauty can be seen everywhere, which comes with the summer sun. Monday, June 2, was a glorious morning on Mackinac, with brilliant sunshine in a heavenly blue sky. More...

Looking Back

90 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Thursday, June 13, 1918 Vacation days are here. More...

Brevort

If this weather doesn't start cooperating, we may not have many front-porch visitors. Denny Rippett did stop by this past week, only to be run into the house by the mosquitoes, but we did have a nice chat. More...

Rudyard

This past Wednesday, the last day of school, as kids came flying out of classes ready for summer vacation to begin, all of us parents were already wondering when school is due to start back up. More...

Pickford

After 110 years and three generations operating Taylor's Hardware, the store in Pickford will close for a final time. Marcia and Dick Taylor are in the closeout phase of selling the stock and building, as they are retiring. More...

Engadine & Gould City

Hello, everyone. For Free Fishing Day last weekend, we spent Saturday, June 7, at the Seney Wildlife Refuge for its 19th annual Children's Day. It was another fabulous turnout, with fishing, prizes, and a wonderful fish dinner. More...

DeTour

The rain is welcomed for all who have planted their gardens, and area lawns have never been greener. In spite of the inclement weather, plans for outdoor activities are still on the agenda. More...

DEAL ME IN

Hearing Versus Listening

Dear Mark: Several weeks ago I wrote to you to inquire about blackjack's Royal Match bet and got your definitive answer that I've summarized here in two words: bad bet. More...

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