Bois Blanc Township
LATEST NEWS
A Look at History
There are three marked burial grounds on n Mackinac Island. The Post Cemetery, one of the smallest U.S. military cemeteries in the United States, is the one with a wooden fence. Saint Anne’s Cemetery, sometimes called Saint Ann’s Cemetery, is the one shaped like a triangle. It is consecrated ground, and is used by persons with standing at Sainte Anne’s […]
Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Continues
The familiar red lighthouse overlooking the Round Island Passage shines its light for passing boats and travelers. As peak season hits, and hundreds of vessels come into harbor at Mackinac Island, the lighthouse stays the same. The 128-year-old structure keeps its glory thanks to an organization of dedicated volunteers. The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society’s chairman, Matt McMullen, isn’t quite […]
100 Years of Bayview Memories
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race presented by National Fleet Services is a wrap as Peter and David Askew’s Great Lakes 52 Wizard barely edged Chris Duhon’s Mockingbird by a mere nine seconds over the original 1925 235-mile course. After a delay of more than an hour and a half Saturday due to a lack of wind, the record fleet of […]
Jazz Comes to Marquette Park
The Alex Graham Quintet brought jazz to Marquette Park Thursday, July 11. While the group drew from the songs they play regularly, the improvisational component of jazz makes each performance new and different, according to guitarist Aidan Cotner. And according to pianist Gil Chapman, the same goes for Mackinac Island. “I like coming here because each season is different in […]
National Hall of Famer Sails Bayview Race
Aboard a Nelson Merek 68 named OC68, Dawn Riley of St. Clair Shores and her crew sailed from Port Huron to Mackinac Island during the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race. Though the wind was slack, the team crossed the finish line at 2:08 a.m. Monday, July 22. As executive director of Oakcliff Sailing, Riley led a crew of mostly young trainees. […]
Little Stone Church Celebrates 125 Years
Little Stone Church invited friends and members to a fundraising dinner Saturday, July 13. This was the start of their official capital campaign to raise $125,000 in honor of the church’s 125 year anniversary. The church has raised $80,000 so far, and pastor Dan Hans said he is optimistic they will reach their goal. “We have a lot of people […]
Vintage Base Ball Game Is July 27
The 22nd annual Vintage Base Ball game will take place on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac Saturday, July 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is by donation, and the event is sponsored by Mary’s Bistro and Draught House. The game will be played bare handed and by gentleman’s rules between the Fort Mackinac Never […]
Former Summer Worker Returns as Bayview Sailor
While he was no stranger to getting to the Island by boat, former seasonal employee Joe Frost sailed into Mackinac, his summer home for eight years, on a boat of a different kind Monday, July 22. Frost was a crew member on Sohest, a Beneteau First 36.7, that competed in the 100th annual Bayview Mackinac Race. “[Mackinac Island] just gets […]
Local Artist Offers Plein Air Painting Classes
Maeve Croghan is a part of a long, multi-generational line of Mackinac Island residents dating back to the 1870s. As a painter, she remains heavily inspired by the Island, publishing a book of oil painting depicting the natural landscapes of her two places of residence: Mackinac in the summer and California in the winter. “I want to talk about the […]
News About People on Mackinac Island
The harbor has been an amazing sight with all the Bayview to Mackinac yachts tied up and the “Buck” moon shining down. Only on Mackinac! There were 332 boats in the race from 17 states and Canada, a great way to celebrate Bayview’s 100th anniversary. The Island looked great for the celebration with gorgeous flowers blooming all over, especially the […]
Horse Tales
This July has not had a Friday the 13th, nor does upcoming August, touch wood. But August on Mackinac means the annual horse show, no matter the age there is an ingrained unwritten rule that karma has a presence in this event. When it comes to being lucky with horses, horse folk around the world are a funny lot. They […]
EXCITING END TO BAYVIEW’S 100TH
Hundreds of sailboats waited at the start line of the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race Saturday morning, July 20, the biggest fleet there has ever been. From first-time sailors to seasoned veterans, competitors were ready for the centennial race to begin. But the wind wasn’t in anybody’s favor, and the start time was delayed by almost two hours, setting the scene […]
2 Millages, Contested County Clerk, Treasurer Races on August Ballot
Voters on Mackinac Island will be heading to the polls Tuesday, August 6, the final day to cast ballots for several state, regional, and county primary elections. There are two Mackinac County millages to consider, as well as several county and congressional election primaries to set the field the November 5 general election. The City of Mackinac Island has no […]
Service and sisterhood: Girl Scouts’ impactful week of service on Mackinac Island
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- If you’ve recently visited Mackinac Island, you may have noticed special visitors making their mark at the popular Michigan summer retreat. For one week, 53 Girl Scouts with Honor Troop 147 participated in the Mackinac Island Scout Service Program (MISSP), where they had the unique opportunity to enhance their leadership, communication, and teamwork skills by engaging in flag ceremonies, guide duties and service projects.
Michigan’s Best Travel Deals: A rugged island, fudge anniversary, waterpark fun
I’m not sure our travel deals list could get any more summery this week. It has an Upper Peninsula island that doubles as a beach getaway, a waterpark and even some Mackinac Island fudge. If your favorite part of summer vacation planning is figuring out what spot to explore...
Spend another adventurous summer with Jack McGuinn
The boys are back in town. Authors Dave McVeigh and Jim Bolone make another return to Mackinac Island in their new book, “MisGuided,” the second prequel to their widely popular 2021 novel, The Dockporter,” in which luggage hauler extraordinaire Jack McGuinn gets wrapped up in a plot that involves bringing golf carts to the island. Blasphemy.
Four divisions highlight annual Cheboygan Chaos Clash softball tournament this weekend
CHEBOYGAN – One of the biggest local summer sporting events will happen in Cheboygan this weekend. Starting on Friday, Cheboygan will host its 6th annual Chaos Clash travel softball tournament, which will once again feature over 30 teams in four different divisions. Since it started years ago, the Chaos Clash has been...
Colonial Michilimackinac is home to one of North America’s longest ongoing archeological digs
MACKINAW CITY — Some of Mackinaw City’s most interesting features are not what’s happening there now but what happened there in the past. Thanks to archeological work conducted by Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP), Michigan residents and visitors are getting a close look at what life was like in this part of...
What are the key games to watch on Cheboygan football's 2024 schedule?
CHEBOYGAN – A new era has arrived in Cheboygan. Taking over as Cheboygan’s varsity head football coach is Bill Nesbitt, who is eager to get the Chiefs started off on the front foot. But for Nesbitt and the Chiefs, they’ll have their work cut out for them as they’ll look to avenge a disappointing 1-8 campaign in 2023. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.