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February 18, 2010 / Columns

DeTour

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

DeTour schools are busy this time of year. The results of the second marking period are complete and 19 students have achieved honor roll status, receiving all A’s and B’s, many for the second time. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson 292-5581

It’s enjoyable watching the Olympics, and it’s more meaningful if there is even a remote connection to an athlete or event. Paul Shepard’s brother-in-law, Casey Hakkason, of Lake Tahoe, manufactures custom skis. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud 847-6298

We’ve had several beautiful, sunny days with magnificent sunrises and sunsets shining down on the Straits of Mackinac. Snow is needed, as we have barely enough to ride a snowmobile, and the sidewalks, boardwalk, and roads are bare. More...

Looking Back

125 YEARS AGO St. Ignace News February 17, 1885 More...

Engadine Consolidated Schools

by Angie McArthur Superintendent

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl Team, which placed second last week in Brimley. This is the best the team has done in the past seven years of Quiz Bowl. More...

Michigan Politics

Dropouts and No, Thanks’ Mark Dems

By George Weeks

As Governor Jennifer Granholm grapples with a staggering budget and other problems in her final year in office, Democrats are still sorting out who will run for that office in the August 3 primary that is less than six months away. Last week: More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

The 18th annual Top of the Lake Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride is Friday, February 19, and Saturday, February 20, in Naubinway. A breakfast ride leaves Naubinway Friday at 9 a.m. The show is Saturday, February 20, from 10 a.m. More...

DEAL ME IN

Be One Of The Very Few - Use Expert Play

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: I appreciate what you mean by distinguishing the good from the bad video poker pay tables, but you also say "expert play" to go along with those machines. Isn't picking the correct machine enough? Kenny F. More...