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August 19, 2010 / Columns

Michigan Politics

Allen Concedes Close Race, Urges Party Unity

By George Weeks

Senator Jason Allen of Alanson, who trailed Crystal Falls surgeon Dan Benishek by 15 votes after the state certified GOP primary results in the 31-county 1st District for the seat being vacated by U.S. More...

DeTour

By Judy Jones
297-3231
jj127@centurytel.net

The EUP Fine Arts Council’s production of “Give My Regards To Broadway” this past weekend was well done, with every cast member giving a great performance. More...

Rexton-Garnet

By Linda Livermore
595-7283

A lovely Sunday afternoon bridal shower took place at the Rexton Mennonite Church fellowship hall honoring Tristina Browning, daughter of Daryl and Penny, who will be wed September 4 to Nathan Smith. More...

Les Cheneaux

484-2626
helenshoberg@centurytel.net

The Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show is over for another year. In spite of the dire weather reports, it turned out to be a beautiful, sunny day. I waited on my deck from 4 p.m. More...

Mackinac Island

By Jeannette Doud
847-6298

Sunday, August 8, the weather was picture perfect with blue skies and warm temperatures. In the evening, while strolling down the boardwalk, people noted the sunset was absolutely breathtaking as a big red ball descended behind St. Ignace. More...

St. Ignace

By Miriam Blair
643-7994
miriamblair@att.net

The beaches have been popular as temperatures in the 80s with high humidity were evident last week. Brian and Eve Baumguard of Lansing visited the St. Ignace area recently, where they enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and scenery. More...

Engadine-Gould City

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

Hello, everyone. This week began windy and cool. The Wild Blueberry Festival will be Friday, August 20, through Sunday, August 22, at Whitefish Township Community Center in Paradise. More...

Brevort

By Lois Movalson
292-5581

Dave, Tracy, and I, along with Charlie and Gayle Lamoreaux, drove to East Lansing Saturday, August 14, on behalf of the Swedish-American community of Brevort to accept the Michigan Heritage Award for continuing the tradition of the Swedish Midsummer More...

DEAL ME IN

Does back-and-forth chip exchange happen?

Mark Pilarski

Dear Mark: Can a casino change the paybacks on their slot machines instantly? I've heard they do it on busy weekends. You have said in the past they can't. Kelly D. More...