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Maritime Time: Offshore lighthouses
One of the oldest shoal lights is west of Mackinaw City, the Waugoshance Light Station. It’s decaying and falling into Lake Michigan. A lightkeeper there, by the name of John Herman, was known for pulling pranks on his assistants. One story by the Harbor Light newspaper talks about describes...
Experience ‘Fire at Night’ at Colonial Michilimackinac
MACKINAW CITY — Experience fireworks of a different kind during the “Fire at Night” event at Colonial Michilimackinac on July 3. Interpretive staff dressed as British soldiers will fire all of Michilimackinac’s artillery at sunset, including muskets, the wall gun and mortar, topped off with a blast of the cannon.
Letters to the Editor
Community Foundation Supports Island for 30 Years To the Editor: This is to add to the July 11 celebration and appreciation for the 30-year history of the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. We can be grateful for the valuable foresight of the three primary founders of the foundation, Margaret Doud, Amelia Musser, and Bob Traxler. Their leadership on the board focused […] The post Letters to the Editor first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Kelly “Curly” Anne Kemp
Kelly “Curly” Anne Kemp, age 61, of Rudyard, Michigan, died at her home on July 3, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1963, in St. Ignace, Michigan, to Leo Ervin and Margaret Eileen Sylvester Kemp. Kelly was a member of the Rudyard Presbyterian Church in Rudyard, Michigan,...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday, July 5: . Pilates, 8 a.m., Zoom. Cost is $10 per class per person. Email Adrienne Bullard at adriennerilenge@gmail.com. . Coffee House, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mackinac Island Bible Church. Sunday, July 7: . Karen Beacom and Glenn Allen concert, 4 p.m., Mission Point Promenade Deck. . Table Talk, 7 p.m. to 8:25 p.m., Watercolor Café. Monday, July […] The post COMMUNITY CALENDAR first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Clark Township's Annual Independence Day Fireworks Display Begins at 9 p.m.
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's annual fireworks display for the 4th of July is happening this Thursday, beginning at 9 p.m. The celebration will take place on the Clark Recreation Grounds/Johnson Field.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will be a DJ commencing the festivities at 7:30 p.m. There will also be food, snacks, ice cream, and more. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hoffmanns of Naples acquire Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Co.
The Hoffmanns gobbled up the second of two ferry services that shuttle visitors to Mackinac Island from the mainland of Michigan. The Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies closed on the deal with Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company near midnight on Friday. It follows the family's purchase of competitor Shepler's Ferry two years...
Maybank, Schultz win titles at first Northern Michigan Women's Open in Cheboygan
CHEBOYGAN – Katie Maybank’s only been playing golf for a few years. Theresa Schultz has been at it for about four decades. On Sunday, the two golfers made history in a debut event they hope to see grow in the coming years. Maybank and Schultz both became champions...
Player of the year Connor Wallace leads way on Daily Tribune's 2024 all-area baseball team
CHEBOYGAN – The 2024 Cheboygan area high school baseball campaign was a thrill from start to finish. So many different players stood out and teams delivered by winning championships on the diamond. With the campaign now complete, here’s a look at the 2024 Cheboygan Daily Tribune all-area baseball team, led by Inland...
Naples firm buys Michigan ferry company, increasing fleet to 46 ships
The Hoffmann Family of Cos. is continuing its Midwest buying spree with the purchase of a ferry service that increases its fleet to 46 ships in seven states and expands its holdings in Michigan. The latest buy is the Mackinac Island Ferry Co., which serves Mackinac Island between Michigan’s upper...
It’s a Star Spangled Fourth of July at Fort Mackinac
Historic and iconic Fort Mackinac will be decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting for A Star Spangled Fourth of July, this July 4, with games available starting at 3:30 p.m. and a special program at 4:00 p.m. It will be an 1880s Independence Day, with a...
Hoffmann Family of Companies buys Mackinac Island Ferry, bought Shepler's Ferry in 2022
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Mackinac Island Ferry Company has been sold to Hoffmann Family of Companies. The announcement follows the company's purchase of 46 vessels across several states. “Joining the Hoffmann Family of Companies heralds a new era for Mackinac Island Ferry Company,” said Jerry Fetty, CEO of...
Fundraising continues for dog park in Cheboygan
CHEBOYGAN — A volunteer group seeking to bring a dog park to the area continues to make progress on raising funds for the project. Led by Dale Rieger, chairman of the Cheboygan Parks and Recreation Commission, the group has raised nearly $15,000 for the construction of a dog park in the northeast corner of the fenced part of the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds near the south side of Lincoln Avenue. ...
Mackinac Island Ferry Company Changes Hands: What’s Next For Visitors?
Mackinac Island is an icon in the state of Michigan. The small island that features beautiful scenery, no cars, amazing restaurants and shops, and more horses than you can count, has long been a destination for Michiganders and those who travel to the Mitten State from out-of-state. But now, the...
Did Chappell Roan Really Sing About This Mackniac Island Spot?
The girlies already know that this is the summer of Chappell Roan. The singer exploded online this year after opening for artist Olivia Rodrigo, and she's been suddenly outshining the headliners on festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, Boston Calling and more. One of her most iconic songs right now is the...
Mackinac Island: A summer destination
The Inn at Stonecliffe has reopened after a two-year, $40 million property-wide renovation. Carousel Arcade is located on Market Street, which runs parallel to Main Street, and is part of the Bicycle Street Inn and Suites properties. Photo from Carousel Arcade. The new Milliken Nature Center was designed to accentuate...
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