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June 25, 2009 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Legacy of Leaders Keeps Labor Relevant in state

By George Weeks

Organized labor suffers from declining membership and political influence. But it has a legacy of achievements in Michigan and continuing clout within the Democratic party. More...

DeTour

By Judy Jones 297-3231 • jj127@centurytel.net

Just as it has everywhere, the tourist season has started at the DeTour Reef Lighthouse. More...

Engadine-Gould City

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 • engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Hello, everyone. The first day of summer came in with a bang, as it was warm and sunny. Hopefully, this beautiful weather will stick around for awhile, especially since Independence Day is right around the corner. More...

Looking Back

90 YEARS AGO The St. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

Midsummer is probably my favorite time in Brevort. There is a flurry of preparation in getting the pole ready, and thinking of what dish one can bring to the potluck. This year the lyncher was visiting Pastor Robert Sutherland of Negaunee. More...

Les Cheneaux

By Helen Shoberg 484-2626 • helenshoberg@centurytel.net

The Les Cheneaux Arts Council will host an Open House Thursday, June 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at its Arts Center on Hodeck Street, the former Paul's Bait Shop. Everyone is welcome. More...

St.Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

What beautiful weather we've been having lately, a time to enjoy family picnics, gardening, boating, biking, camping, hiking, or reading a book in the shade. Our next big event is the 34th Annual St. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

The weather was beautiful and the lilacs were blooming as the 60th Annual Lilac Parade Sunday, June 14, was led down Main Street by Island-born natives Don Andress and his brother, Carl Andress, on two prancing horses. More...

DEAL ME IN

CASINO AHEAD: Reduced Speed Zone. All Penalties Doubled.

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: What is the best approach-method when playing blackjack using the Table Master from Shuffle Master? Table limits are $5-$200 dollars where I play. More...