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July 23, 2009 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Contrasting Styles of State Party Chairs

By George Weeks

As Campaign 2010 heats up on several fronts, there's a sharp contrast in how Michigan chairmen of the two major parties currently approach the battle. It was evident when I talked with both recently. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

There will be a new event taking place in the Les Cheneaux area this week. "Get to Know Les Cheneaux" will take place Thursday, July 23, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cedarville Community Center on M-134. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Engadine will have Heritage Day Sunday, July 26, starting at 10 a.m. More...

DeTour

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

Saturday, July 18, dawned just cloudy and cold enough to move the Botanical Garden Home and Garden Walk luncheon inside the Wytiaz home, but weather did not keep participants away. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

Tuesday, July 14, was a gorgeous, beautiful day on Mackinac, with warm temperatures and lots of blue sky for everyone to enjoy. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

The Krause family has been extra busy this past week mowing the lawn at the United Methodist Church. Speaking of the church, Reverend Jim Balfour's wife, Mary Balfour, is doing just fine after her knee replacement. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

A memorial service for Glenn Gustafson was held Wednesday, July 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor George Kaiser officiating. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends were present. More...

Looking Back

Compiled by Wesley Maurer, Jr.

90 YEARS AGO July 24, 1919 The St. Ignace Enterprise When the city council last spring voted a small appropriation to ensure the Great Lakes Towing & Wrecking Co. More...

DEAL ME IN

Doubling Up On Bets And Hopes

Dear Mark: I like to play the double-up option on a video poker machine and I have a few questions about that bet. More...