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August 13, 2009 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Cash for Clunkers and Candidates

By George Weeks

Today's focus is on cash for clunkers and cash for candidates. More...

Those who decided to take advantage of one of the few good beach days we've had this summer missed a wonderful event at the DeTour Cultural Center Sunday, August 9, when the Grand Rapids Chamber Players from the Grand Rapids Symphony presented the More...

Those Nickel Machines Just Won't Pay Back In Quarters. . . Damn!

DEAL ME IN

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: I have a question regarding multi-denominational machines. Typically I play nickel video poker machines, but if I get ahead, I move up in denomination to quarters. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

All of the gardens on Mackinac are just beautiful. There is a wide variety of flowers and colors, ranging from hydrangeas to the Mackinac hollyhocks. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore 595-7283

Family and friends will celebrate the 90th birthday of Jesse Barber Saturday afternoon, August 15, at the Garfield Township Hall. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

Many folks from far and near are enjoying our spectacular fireworks display each Saturday evening at dusk. More...

Engadine & Gould City

By Julie Freeman 477-6959 engadinenews@sbcglobal.net

Hello, everyone. It's hard to believe it's August already. This week has brought some much needed sun and warmth, something our summer hasn't had much of this year. It's pizza night Thursday, August 13, at the Gould City Eagles. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

The Chalmers home is quiet after a wonderful week of family visiting with children and one baby. Joe, Sharon, and their niece, Andrea Gault, got in a full round of golf Saturday, August 8, at the Hiawatha Club near Naubinway. More...

Looking Back

125 YEARS AGO August 12, 1884 St. Ignace News The Lady May took a fishing party to the Cheneaux yesterday. ••• Last night the Council awarded to A. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

The much anticipated Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show weekend is over once again. More...