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MICHIGAN POLITICS By George Weeks Every election year since the environmental movement gained traction in the late 20th century, political war dances have been held to drum up commitments for restoration and protection of the Great Lakes. The drums throb again. More ...
By Lois Movalson 292-5581 If this weather doesn't start cooperating, we may not have many front-porch visitors. Denny Rippett did stop by this past week, only to be run into the house by the mosquitoes, but we did have a nice chat. Jackie Rippett has arrived at the Rippett home, after taking care of things at their other h... More ...
By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com This past Wednesday, the last day of school, as kids came flying out of classes ready for summer vacation to begin, all of us parents were already wondering when school is due to start back up. Middle school baseball teams with Consolidated Community School Service began practices last week. This... More ...
By Linda Livermore 595-7283 Deb Bulloch traveled north for the graduation celebration of her niece, Shauni Rutledge. Brandon Miesch enjoyed family time while celebrating his sister, Tristina Browning's, graduation celebration. Wayne and Barb Riley of Wisconsin settled in for a few days at their home on the far side of Rexto... More ...
By Audrey Hutchison 484-7825 After 110 years and three generations operating Taylor's Hardware, the store in Pickford will close for a final time. Marcia and Dick Taylor are in the closeout phase of selling the stock and building, as they are retiring. They look forward to spending more time with their son, Michael, and gra... More ...
By Miriam Blair 643-7994 Very attractive boats have been arriving in our beautiful marina, a sure sign of summer on its way. Walking the boardwalk is a relaxing way to spend free time and capture interesting sights. You can walk to the lighthouse and have a seat. More ...
By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net Hello, everyone. For Free Fishing Day last weekend, we spent Saturday, June 7, at the Seney Wildlife Refuge for its 19th annual Children's Day. It was another fabulous turnout, with fishing, prizes, and a wonderful fish dinner. More ...
By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 • helenshoberg@centurytel.net School is out and students are either working at summer jobs, or looking for one. It is nice to see their smiling faces behind a local counter, waiting tables, working with a construction crew, or mowing lawns. Everybody seems busy, and that's a good thing. More ...
By Barbara Buschbacher 297-8075 • bbann@sault.com The rain is welcomed for all who have planted their gardens, and area lawns have never been greener. In spite of the inclement weather, plans for outdoor activities are still on the agenda. Thursday, June 12, the Fine Arts Council is sponsoring a German scissor cutting class instructed by Annagre... More ...
By Jeannette Doud 847-6298 The season of abundance is at hand, when natural beauty can be seen everywhere, which comes with the summer sun. Monday, June 2, was a glorious morning on Mackinac, with brilliant sunshine in a heavenly blue sky. Folks could be seen taking the carriage ride. Drivers could be heard giving the hist... More ...
Hearing Versus Listening Dear Mark: Several weeks ago I wrote to you to inquire about blackjack's Royal Match bet and got your definitive answer that I've summarized here in two words: bad bet. More ...
Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber 90 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Thursday, June 13, 1918 Vacation days are here. The public schools close this week and the Ursuline Academy will have their closing exercises next Monday evening and it is expected those of the children who are too young to More ... |
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