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Click here for digital edition  A Michigan sub-plot on occasion at national presidential nominating conventions is that they provide opportunity for gubernatorial hopefuls to showcase themselves before delegates who are political activists in every district of the state. More ... The results of the Pickford 4-H showmanship at the Chippewa County Fair at Kinross are coming in slowly. Carrie and Glen Cryderman, leaders of the Noah's Ark 4-H Club, said that the club took an overall "Best Decorated Exhibit¿" with a $50 prize. More ... The big St. Ignace truck show will be Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. A new event this year will be an antique tractor parade over the Mackinac Bridge. Enjoy the Parade of Lights in downtown St. Ignace Saturday, September 13. More ... The hot weather we've been enjoying came to an abrupt end, with rain and cooler temperatures this past week. As of today, the fall season is definitely here, a favorite time of the year for many of us. DeTour will be a busy place with special activities this month. The E.U.P. More ... The 2008-2009 school year has begun, and Engadine's enrollment has increased to almost 300 students. We have received students from downstate, Indiana, and adjoining school districts. Engadine Schools has not seen this increase in student numbers since the 1998-99 school year. More ... The Labor Day holiday weekend offered the best and most beautiful weather in many years. The bright, sunny, warm days brought crowds of visitors who were eager to see Mackinac in all its summer beauty. Main Street was very busy Sunday, August 31, with folks bicycling, taking carriage tours, shopping, and enjoying the historic museums. More ... Dear Mark: The casino I play in offers 100X odds, and I figure that by taking them I am offering myself the best opportunity to win. So what are your thoughts on a sole $2 pass line wager backed up with 100X odds? More ... August is now a thing of the past and the weather was the most pleasant of the whole summer. This year to celebrate Labor Day, instead of doing the Mackinac Bridge Walk, several opted to walk the Gogomain Bridge. This year was the 17th year for that occasion and there were approximately 150 people taking part. More ... It's a typical September day. There are signs of colors in some of the maple trees around the neighborhood, and the birds are singing later every morning. Watch for the school buses on the roads. Lorie Quigley and Joe Stewart entertained guests from Pennsylvania this past week. Sharon and Richard Gathogan, with their dogs, enjoyed warm days running on the beach. More ... Hello, everyone. A few people I spoke with said it is time to tune up the furnace and clean the chimney, because of the drop in temperatures in the past week. It's still officially summer, but Mother Nature decided to let us know what's around the corner. More ... |
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