March 26, 2009 RSS feed / Columns

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Michigan Politics

State Wetlands Thrown into Federal Swamp?
By George Weeks
This far in advance of the 2010 gubernatorial election, it's way too early to attach great significance to polls or the ever-expanding cast of those flirting with running. In the end, most won't. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Ryan Schlehuber

90 YEARS AGO The St. Ignace News Thursday, March 27, 1919 Although Attorney General Groesbelk has given an opinion that there are no constitutional barriers in the way of the state going into the fish business if it desires to, More...

DEAL ME IN

Tutorial On Casino Management
Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: A friend at Lake Tahoe is a dual rate dealer. Since he broke his hip skiing, he can't reach the pass line on the craps table. While he recovers, he has been working "the Pencil". He is spontaneous and multi-tasks well. More...

DeTour

By Judy Jones • Writing for Barbara Buschbacher 297-3231 • jj127@centurytel.net

My weather and bird watchers have reported robin sightings over the past two weeks, so no matter how cold the past weekend was, spring must be near. More...

American Beech Trees Are Under Attack From Beech Bark Disease

Outdoor Matters
A column from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Exotic forest pests continue to reshape the forests of North America. Perhaps you remember the loss of the American elm and American chestnut caused by Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight. More...

Weekly Fishing Report

Brevort Lake Fishing in the EUP has been slow lately and is likely to stay that way until warmer weather rolls in, says Dan Fenlon of St. Ignace. He said perch and bluegills are still biting well on Brevort Lake. More...

St. Ignace

By Deb Perry Writing for Miriam Blair 643-7815 • debperry@juno.com

The week, even before the first day of spring Friday, March 20, brought temperatures near 60 degrees. A lot of the snow has melted, and some grass can be seen. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

Gio and Betty Giordani are busy boiling down the sap from the sugar maples around their home. Get well wishes to Joyce Gustafson, who is battling a persistent cold or flu that won't let up. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

Friday, March 20, according to the calendar, it was the first day of spring, and what a glorious day it was on Mackinac, with a heavenly blue sky and warm sunshine. More...

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