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September 10, 2009 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Cox Seeks Disclosure; Leads by Example

By George Weeks

Michigan, still leading the nation in the jobless rate, is not only an economic basket case. It also, according to Attorney General (AG) Mike Cox, leads in hiding financial information about public officials under a bushel. More...

Looking Back

September 12, 1884 The St. Ignace News More...

DeTour

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

Senior citizens at the DeTour nutrition center had a “back to school” lunch Friday, September 4. More...

St. Ignace

Kristina Underwood, granddaughter of Norma Emery, will begin her teacher’s internship in Holland, Michigan. The Moran area had frost on the ground Tuesday morning, September 1. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

School bells rang Tuesday, September 8, at many area schools, so be sure to give yourself extra time while traveling in the morning and be alert, as school children and buses are out and about. More...

Rudyard

By Kerry Fountain 495-5533 kerrymariet@yahoo.com

At the Rudyard pool, swimming classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., beginning Tuesday, October 20, and continuing through Thursday, November 19. More...

DEAL ME IN

The RNG Neither Frowns Nor Smiles

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: Please explain the frequency of wins on a slot machine. For instance, sometimes the machine will give away money, spin after spin, and then it comes to a complete halt. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

The annual Mackinac Island Medical Center Auction took place Sunday evening, August 30, at Grand Hotel. It was a festive gathering of friends greeting friends. More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

HOME OF THE EAGLES•KNOWLEDGE LETS YOU SOAR

by Angie McArthur Superintendent

Welcome back to students and staff. Please watch for students as they walk to school or wait for the bus. Remember to stop for buses when the red lights are illuminated. More...