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Click here for digital edition  It was a big loss for the state Senate in 1993 when Grand Rapids Republican Vern Ehlers left to become a congressman. As he was in Lansing, he has been low-key but highly effective in Washington, and has been a leading advocate of environmental protection. More ... The golden signs of autumn can be seen here and there all over our beautiful Island. Tinges of orange and yellow are appearing on trees and gardens. Squirrels and chipmunks are gathering food for the long winter months, and they're busily engaged in storing chestnuts. The days have been bright and pretty, with radiant blue skies. More ... There's a big sea rolling on Lake Michigan this Friday morning, September 19. Maybe it will wash all the ugly, smelly, green stuff off the beach. Fred and Terry Green of Dearborn are spending a week at the Green compound on Shore Road. More ... Our Les Cheneaux weather continues to be summer-like, with temperatures in the mid 60s and 70s. The trees are beginning to show quite a bit of color, so we know that it won't last forever, but we hope everyone enjoys it while it's here. More ... In last week's newspaper issue, on page 26, a photograph of Teresa Kamper of Pickford was mislabeled as Kassandra Rader of Pickford, the Chippewa County Fair Queen. The correct photograph of Miss Rader appears here. Miss Rader was crowned queen Sunday, August 24. She is the daughter of Brian and Melanie Rader. More ... Hello, everyone. It's officially autumn, and the leaves will be changing colors quickly. Fall color tours are being planned. American Legion Post 290 in Engadine will have a fish fry Friday, September 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Engadine American Legion VFW Post 8372 Hall. More ... This fall the great temperatures, blue sky, and sunshine are giving way to great Friday night football weather, sweatshirts, and hot cocoa, along with cheering on the home team. The shadows lengthen as the players on the golf course try to absorb what is left of an enjoyable season. All too soon, it passes. More ... Dear Mark: In our state, we don't have access to slot payback percentages so we as players don't have a clue what that percentage is. More ... 90 YEARS AGO The St. Ignace News Saturday, September 26, 1918 The War Board and the various committees in connection with the Fourth Liberty Loans having arranged to open the campaign by a parade and other patriotic demonstrations on Friday, September 27, I, as mayor of the City of St. Ignace, proclaim a public holiday between hours of 1 and 5 p.m. More ... Welcome to autumn, with the beautiful fall colors coming into view. The warm temperatures we've been experiencing are an introduction to Indian summer. The Happy Apple Day and Scarecrow Festival Saturday, September 20, in DeTour was a time enjoyed by all in the village. There was something for everyone. It was nice to see friends from Cedarville, Hessel, Sault Ste. More ... |
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