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August 27, 2009 / Columns

Michigan Politics

A Sheriff at Your Kitchen Table?

By George Weeks

Early in election campaigns -- before the position papers, debates, and TV ads -- non-incumbent candidates strive to gain name ID by speaking out on news of the day and, sometimes, performing publicity gigs. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

Dave Movalson was reacquainted with Warren Smith last week after more than 50 years. He and his wife have a home on Big Brevoort Lake. Jill and Paul Gustafson have a new Brittany pup by the name of Izzie. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

Sunday, August 16, was a perfectly beautiful Mackinac day with brilliant warm sunshine for everyone to enjoy. Many people took the carriage ride, while other folks rode bicycles nine miles around the Island. More...

Looking Back

125 YEARS AGO August 26, 1884 St. Ignace News Marshall Ryerse is looking after the poll tax in the 3d ward, and will be in to the 2d ward the last of this week or the first of next. More...

DeTour

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

I attended the opening night performance of “Chicago” last night. This was the best community theater production I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen most of the recent plays in this area, and many downstate. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

The Les Cheneaux Historical Association held its second annual “High Tea” Monday, August 17, honoring the many volunteers who helped with projects throughout the summer selling tickets, baking for special occasions, hosting special event More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

A chilly start of the week gave us a little taste of the upcoming season. Many of us are not ready for summer to end. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair 643-7994

It’t that time of year again as colleges open their doors and students in grade school and high school prepare to start classes. School starts in St. Ignace Tuesday, September 8. High school football practice has started in St. Ignace. More...

DEAL ME IN

Persnickety Play Could Make Your Day

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: Could you please explain how slot tournaments work? I'm entering a $50 dollar tournament at our casino and I was wondering if you had any strategies on winning? Megan H. More...