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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...
Co-Founder of Michigan’s Most Well Known Ferry, Bill Shepler Dead At 92
Some years ago Bill's three children, Chris, Patty, and Billy took leadership roles within the company. The family has shared their memory of Bill during this time of loss:. Today, we mourn the loss of Bill Shepler, our beloved co-founder and Captain of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Bill's dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island created unforgettable memories for countless guests. His legacy of service, leadership, and community spirit will forever be a part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shepler family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Captain Bill. You will be deeply missed.
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...
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.
Candidates for 106th state house district discuss issues
CHEBOYGAN — There are four candidates in the Aug. 6 primary for state representative in the 106th district, which includes parts of Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties. The Republican candidates are the incumbent Cam Cavitt of Cheboygan, who is being challenged by Todd Smalenberg of Hillman. The Democratic Party...
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.
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Announces Loss of Their ‘Captain’
For decades, the Shepler name has been synonymous with summer in Michigan, evoking images of sun-drenched days and beautiful memories on Mackinac Island. Now, we heavy hearts we learn the man who was the Captain of 'making memories' for so many of us has passed away. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry...
Lithium-ion batteries can burn ‘fast and hot,’ creating a different kind of fire
A blaring fire alarm sent Mackinac Island firefighters rushing to an employee dorm down the street from the 137-year-old Grand Hotel earlier this summer. Smoke billowed from the house. Crews forced open a door, found a burning e-bike battery and submerged it in water – where it continued to burn....
Mockingbird Wins 100th Bayview Race
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race kicked off from Port Huron two hours behind schedule Saturday, July 20. With decent wind conditions carrying the fleet of over 330 yachts, the first boats arrived at Mackinac Island in the early afternoon on Sunday, July 21. The yachts rounded Round Island Light for the special 1925 Original Course. A neck-and-neck showdown wowed spectators […]
Nature Notes
A couple of weeks ago a gentleman sent a picture of a bird he had seen in his back yard (near St. Ignace) into the paper and asked for help identifying it. It was sent on to me, and I sent it on to another friend to make sure there was a correct identification. It was a juvenile Green Heron. […]
Port Huron to Mackinac Race comes to an end
Sailboats are crossing the finish line up at Mackinac Island as the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race begins to wind down. The race got off to a slow start, being delayed nearly two hours Saturday due to lack of wind on lower Lake Huron. Wind conditions changed later in the day, giving a boost to some of the larger and faster boats in the race. The first to cross the finish line was Wizard in Class A shortly after 1pm Sunday. The leader for much of the race was Maverick, who also won the Chicago to Mackinac Race, but had to withdraw due to a mast failure. As of Monday morning, much of the fleet was in a line between Mackinac Island and Rogers City. The remaining boats are expected to finish Monday afternoon.
Cheboygan's Ecker, the 2024 athlete of the year, leads Daily Tribune's all-area track team
CHEBOYGAN – The Cheboygan area girls track and field season was an exciting one. Last spring, many athletes delivered in their respective events, with some even qualifying for the state finals. With the campaign now complete, here’s a look at the Daily Tribune’s 2024 all-area girls track and field team, led by...
Who were the top four girls athletes in Cheboygan area for 2023-24 school year?
CHEBOYGAN – Wow-wee. This was close, folks. Throughout the Cheboygan area, plenty of girls athletes impressed during the 2023-24 high school sports year. Because of that, I’ve decided to recognize the best of the best by ranking the top girls athletes over the past year. ALL-AREA GIRLS TRACK: Cheboygan's Ecker, the...
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