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April 15, 2010 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Stupak Decision Shakes Things Up

By George Weeks

There's a good deal of misguided gloating and glee in Tea Party and other circles that claim credit for prompting the decision of nine-term Congressman Bart Stupak to call it quits. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore
595-7283

The weather we’ve had for the last week has finally given way to what we hope will be the real start to spring. More...

Looking Back

125 YEARS AGO St. Ignace News April 14, 1885 A dog attacked Thomas Dolan's little boy on State street the other day and it was promptly shot. More...

DEAL ME IN

Winner Winner

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: I was wondering, do you have any idea where the phrase "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" originated from? Why do people shout it out when playing? Johnson T. More...

DeTour

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

A long month in the sunny south is just what everyone needs to make them appreciate home. After that experience, it was nice for me to return to bare ground and no snow, and our little storm this past week made me appreciate what I missed. More...

Les Cheneaux

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

What a surprise to wake up Thursday morning, April 8, and find the ground covered once again with snow and a strong wind blowing in a cold gale from the northeast. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson
292-5581

Without a doubt, the highlight of this past week for many was the tour of the new Mackinac Straits Health System and the Sault Tribal Health Clinic and Human Services in St. Ignace. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud
847-6298

Easter Sunday was a beautiful Mackinac day, with mild temperatures, blue skies, and calm winds. Father Rey Garcia and Deacon Dean Hermann officiated at the 11 a.m. Mass at Ste. Anne’s. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Hello, everyone. There will be an all-you-can-eat pancake brunch Sunday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the community building in Curtis. Cost is $5. There is no charge for children age 10 and younger with a paying adult. More...