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Clash of the Titans Over Indian Casinos By George Weeks The quest on Capitol Hill by two Upper Peninsula tribes to gain downstate land for casinos is grandly described by the Washington Post as "a fierce multimillion lobbying battle of a scale not seen since fall of Jack Abramoff," imprisoned defrauder of Indians and others. More ...
Part 58: More Ferries Sold By Les Bagley The opening of the Mackinac Bridge in 1957 brought to a close 34 years of auto ferry transportation across the Straits of Mackinac. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the bridge, the St. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber This is one in a series of articles to introduce readers to correspondents covering their communities for The St. Ignace News. Barbara Buschbacher was once a big city woman, an executive secretary at Ford Motor Company's headquarters in Dearborn, living in the heart of Detroit. Today she p... More ... DeTour Area By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 bbann@sault.com Attention to all interested parties, auditions for the spring production of "On Golden Pond" will be Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Kids Cafe Room at the DeTour School. This production will be directed by Dave Rhinard. If you would like to review a copy o... More ... Brevort By Lois Movalson 292-5581 Larry First is reluctant to take his hare hunting hounds out to do a little rabbit hunting, as that layer of ice on top of the snow tends to cut their feet. It also makes walking hazardous, as well as driving on the side roads. It's just dangerous out there. More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 Snow and weather are the topics of conversation around this area. We had freezing rain and heavy ice Sunday, February 17. Senior Elder Tribal meals are served at the former McCann School each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon. Connie Cadotte and Toni Conguy are the cooks. The meals usually ge... More ... Les Cheneaux By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 helenshoberg@centurytel.net It has been cold. The biggest weekend of the winter was a festive and fun weekend for many. The ice statues, depicting the Snowsfest Caribbean theme. The races, games, dance, and many other activities kept everyone entertained. More ... Gould City By Marilyn McNeil 477-6925 donmar@lighthouse.net Even though the temperatures have dipped very low lately, there are still quite a few activities for those who love to play in the snow. Curtis celebrated the 14th annual Winter Carnival last weekend, sponsored by the Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce. More ... Engadine By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. Think spring; it's only about three weeks away. There will be bingo Thursday, February 21, at the Newton Township Hall in Gould City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo starting at 7 p.m. Players must be 18 years old. More ...
By Audrey Hutchison 595-7283 After 30 years, Pickford's mail carrier, John Bennin, will retire. To celebrate, there will be coffee and cake at the Pickford Post Office Friday, February 29, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The public is invited. Postmaster Harry Smith hired Mr. Bennin in July 1977. When he first started work, he sub... More ...
Leaving Your Clan Some Cash Mark Pilarski Dear Mark: What happens if a person dies before receiving all of the annual annuity payments paid out for some of the megajackpots? Jimbo L. Most mega-jackpots' top awards are paid in 25 annual installments, unless it's an Instant winner's jackpot like Rapid Riches MegaJackpots and Meg... More ...
By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com Valentine's Day is such a wonderful time of the year. It was even better as Michelle Spencer became engaged to Chris Schrader of Kinross. Leeann Vansloten and Nick Rye's wedding date is at the end of March. The big day is approaching, and everyone is getting excited. More ... Mackinac Island By Jeannette Doud 847-3301 Mackinac winter is everywhere one looks. Riding around the shore of the Island Friday, February 15, the beauty was a breathtaking sight. Freshly fallen snow covered the trees and shrubs, creating a picturesque scene. Looking out on the Straits of Mackinac, we see heavy ice filling the passageway. More ... |
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