January 15, 2009 RSS feed / Columns

Brevort

The flu bug has hit many of the villagers this past week. We had beautiful blue skies and no wind. We can be thankful. Pastor George Kaiser conducted his first service Sunday, January 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brevort. More...

St. Ignace

There is no denying that winter is here for awhile. It seems as if it started early this year, with snow in November. Most people who live in the Upper Peninsula are a hardy sort and usually enjoy the winter. More...

Rexton-Garnet

We continue to deal with cold temperatures, snow, sleet, and shoveling. Congratulations to Ron and Cindy Pongracz on the arrival of their newest grandchild, Taliana Grace, born to Dani and Chris Berrera Thursday, January 8, at 8:15 a.m. More...

Looking Back

90 YEARS AGO The St. Ignace News Thursday, January 16, 1919 The Jones-Kerry lumber mill caught fire between 5 and 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon and burned to the ground, resulting in a total loss. More...

Research Takes Closer Look at Bass Spawning Habits, Population

In 2006, Michigan's bass anglers finally got what they'd sought for years, an opportunity to fish for their favorite quarry across the state before the official opening day (the Saturday before Memorial Day). More...

Mackinac Island

It's Monday, January 12, and we are expecting a very frigid week. Temperatures are going to be in the single digit, with snow and heavy wind. It's January on Mackinac. Dr. More...

DEAL ME IN

While All Liars Figure, Some Figures Can Lie

Dear Mark: I need to settle this argument. I play Pai Gow Poker, and to me, other than a copy hand, I see it as an even game, since there have been many times where I did not have a copy hand all night, or very, very, few of them. More...

Engadine & Gould City

Hello, everyone. I hope the New Year has been good to you so far. More...

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