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Presidential Progeny By George Weeks In decades of covering presidential campaigns, I have never seen such focus as this year by candidates and the media on the father factor. There was, of course, interest in 2000 on the fact that candidate George W. Bush, now our 43rd president, is son of George H. W. Bush, our 41st. More ...
PART 54 - 1956 By Les Bagley The St. Ignace News is serializing Les Bagley's unpublished manuscript on the history of Michigan State Ferries, the "Great White Fleet" that ferried automobiles, trucks, More ...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 mink1@cedarville.net The weather has certainly changed during the past week, with plenty of snow falling. Before that, days seemed more like spring than winter, with the thermometer reaching almost 50 degrees. Now ice has formed on the roads, making driving hazardous in places. One cannot be too careful in this kind o... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Although there was adequate snow here on the weekend, there were hardly any snowmobilers. Now we are getting more snow, so come on, sled heads. You would have thought it was the Packers playing football on Fisherman's Drive Sunday. The Barthelemys and a few friends were having almost too much fun... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net We sure have been getting our share of snow lately, and that's to be expected in the Upper Peninsula. The Fraternal Order of the Eagles reports people do not have to be a member to join them for a meal, or stop in to visit. More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 Phillip Therrian, who is now a resident of Midland, is spending the winter months in Yuma, Arizona. His family grew up on Pointe LaBarbe Road and today his sister-in-law, Phylis Therrian, still resides at that same home. Lindsey Blair, daughter of Michele and Todd Blair, will be 12 years old Wedn... More ... Rudyard By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com Rudyard High School was the scene to showcase plenty of talent from Rudyard and the surrounding areas as "Yoopers Have Talent" was held Saturday, January 12. First place went to Jacob Zeeryp of Rudyard, second place to Joe Leach of Pickford, and third place to Raina Vert of Brimley. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com There is nothing more beautiful than a fresh snowfall in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The wintry scenery in the area is breathtaking. Now is the time for all winter sports enthusiasts to be outdoors doing their favorite things. Snowshoeing has become very popular, as well as cross-country skiing. More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Lifelong Newberry resident Joyce Hood passed away Sunday, January 13. Many of us may remember her from the Squires- Carmody store in Newberry, where she was employed for 26 years. She was a kind, dear lady who will be sadly missed. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber When Linda Livermore began writing for The St. Ignace News in 1984, the Rexton-Garnet telephone numbers were only three-digits long. That was 23 years ago, and she has trouble believing it has been that long. "I still remember Mrs. Browning had the crank [on her telephone], which she had to win... More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, January 21, 1893 Dr. Young was at Les Cheneaux Tuesday last. Miss Mary Newton has been appointed deputy county treasurer. Many conflicting stories have been in circulation here for several days, regarding an assault and highway robbery at Les Che... More ... |
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