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Romney Clan 7 for 10 in State Elections Since '60s By George Weeks Mitt Romney's decisive victory in the GOP presidential primary last week was the seventh time a Romney won a statewide contest in Michigan. They had three losses. Before Mitt, it was, in this order, father George, mother Lenore, ex-sister in-law Ronna, and brother Scott. More ...
PART 55 - A New Highway Commissioner By Les Bagley When the Mackinac Bridge opened on November 1, 1957, 34 years of service by Michigan State Ferries came to and end. In this serialization of Les Bagley's unpublished manuscript, the St. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Winter has finally arrived on Mackinac, bringing frigid temperatures and biting winds. Ice formed in the Straits Monday, January 21, and the mighty Huron stopped for the season. We wish the crew a good vacation. Great Lakes Air is busy transporting passengers to and from the Island. More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 Ice is forming along the shore at the Straits. The Straits Area Snowmobile Club reports excellent trails throughout the area. The club has lost the services of one of its groomers, which broke down Friday night, January 12. Its other groomer is working overtime. The club has managed to keep 85% o... More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net Will it ever stop snowing? There is no doubt that the scenery is absolutely beautiful. The township has welcomed two new recruits to our fire department, Fred Burton Sr. and Kelly Gould. Also, we have three youngsters who will be involved in our fire department's new Boy Scouts of America Explor... More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net The month of January gave us cold weather, and it took the snow away, and then dumped a bunch more on us. "Body Works - A Tool Kit for Healthy Girls and Strong Women" is a health education program presented by the Michigan State University Extension Office. More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Monday morning started with storm warnings of high winds and more snow for Mackinac County. This is like the winters of yore. Jim Dyer's health is much improved. Sunday found him reading the lessons and serving communion at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brevort. In the afternoon, he was shoveling sn... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber This is one in a series of articles to introduce readers to columnists covering their communities within The St. Ignace News readership area. Finding news in a small community can sometimes be challenging. More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com "Button up your overcoat" is usually the last thing we do before going out in the frigid temperatures we have been experiencing lately. Should you be out and about, stop by Bayview (Marathon station) and welcome new owner Scott Bloom to the area. Mr. Bloom is from the Allegan County area. More ... Looking Back Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, January 28, 1893 Steinberg's underwear at 39¢ is an extraordinary bargain. J. LaFountain will fill Chambers Bros.' ice house next week. The St. Ignace Fire Department will give a grand ball at Orth's opera house, just before Lent. Watch for ... More ... |
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