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Governor Milliken Remembered at Dedication
In recognition of his appreciation for Mackinac Island, the new nature center at Arch Rock has been named in honor of former Michigan Governor William Milliken, Sr., a Traverse City native who formed a deep connection with Mackinac later in life. The center received significant financial support from the Michigan Legislature at about $3 million. The remaining funding needed for […] The post Governor Milliken Remembered at Dedication first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Churches Offer Vacation Bible School to Island Children
Put on by volunteers and the Christian churches of Mackinac Island, Vacation Bible School (VBS) took place at Great Turtle Park from Monday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 10. For three days from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 32 children watched skits, learned Bible lessons, played games, ate snacks, and did crafts. The VBS also attracted over a dozen volunteers, […]
News About People on Mackinac Island
The weather has been very nice for the Chicago to Mackinac Race. It was very busy, folks lined Windermere Pointe watching the boats finish. Flowers all over the Island are just gorgeous, especially the White Hydrangeas. The Mackinac Hollyhocks are blooming. People just stand in amazement at their beauty. The Island is very lush looking because we have been getting […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday, July 19 Pilates, 8 a.m., Zoom. Saturday, July 20 War of 1812 Bike Ride, 5:30 p.m., Avenue of Flags at Fort Mackinac. Sunday, July 21 Performing Arts Series: Tony Furtado and Luke Price, 4 p.m., Inn at Stonecliffe. Monday, July 22 Kickboxing, 7:30 a.m., Great Turtle Park. Pilates, 8 a.m., Community Hall, Cost is $10 per class per person. […] The post COMMUNITY CALENDAR first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Ambitious Swimming Duo Encircles Round Island
As most people were just getting started with their days Tuesday, July 9, a pair of friends accomplished a feat they never had done before. Brad Conkey and Jon Vos put on their wet suits and boarded Mike Benjamin’s Boston whaler in the early hours Tuesday, July 9. With floats strapped to them for safety, and the conditions looking good, […] The post Ambitious Swimming Duo Encircles Round Island first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Dockporter Series Sees 3rd Installment
Following the success of their first two books, co-authors Jim Bolone and Dave McVeigh released “MisGuided,” the third installment of their Mackinac Island Novel series Tuesday, July 9. With elements of everything from mystery to coming of age to action and more, the book is now available at local bookstores and online. “When all this began, every second in writing […]
All-female Crew Shows Major Moxie
Moxie is defined as “courageous spirit and determination, perseverance, skill, and know-how” by dictionary.com and the back of the neon pink shirts sported by the crew members of Moxie, the boat that carried an all-female crew from Chicago to Mackinac Island the weekend of Saturday, July 13. “I felt like an Olympian,” Moxie crew member Molly McCranner said about how […] The post All-female Crew Shows Major Moxie first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Bill Shepler, captain and co-founder of Mackinac Island ferry fleet, passes away
The captain and co-founder of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, known for his personable nature and perfectionism when it came to customer service, has died, the company announced Thursday. "Bill's dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island created unforgettable memories for countless guests," the company said...
Mackinac Island Ferry Co Shake-Up
News broke Wednesday, July 17, of yet another shake-up at Mackinac Island Ferry Company, formerly known as Star Line. After more than a decade, Star Line CEO Jerry Fetty’s employment ended. Ushering in a new era at the company, former competitor turned-teammate Chris Shepler has taken over the top leadership role during the transition. Shepler is known for his family’s […] The post Mackinac Island Ferry Co Shake-Up first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
A Look at History
The heritage of the Roman Catholic Church on Mackinac Island dates back to the construction in 1670, briefly noted in the “Jesuit Relations,” of a temporary missionary chapel at an unknown location on the Island’s waterfront. The Bark Chapel, rebuilt in the early 1960s in Marquette Park, is a recreation of this chapel. A Catholic aligned band of Huron (also […]
MARY BERNADETTE WOJCIK
Mary Bernadette Wojcik, of St. Ignace, died at home in the early morning hours of July 15, 2024, following a three-year battle with cancer. With her was Joan Slater, her loving wife and partner of 30 years. Mary was born to Faith and Louis Wojcik, grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and was graduated from Lakeview High School. Her […] The post MARY BERNADETTE WOJCIK first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Reviewing the news: Fresh fish on the rails
July 18, 1924: Cheboygan largest fishing port on the entire Great Lakes Cheboygan is one of the greatest points for shipping fresh fish on the entire chain of Great Lakes in fact, few cities excel it in the tonnage exported as it covers a field of its own on account of the shipping...
Who were the top three boys high school athletes in Cheboygan area for 2023-24?
CHEBOYGAN – It was one heck of a year for Cheboygan-area athletics. When it comes to many of the boys athletes who competed during the 2023-24 high school sports year, they had seasons to remember – in multiple sports. So, here’s a look at the top boys athletes...
Clutch birdie on 18 helps Cheboygan's PJ Maybank qualify for U.S. Amateur for first time
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI – It’s been a busy summer for Cheboygan native PJ Maybank III. On Monday, the current University of Oklahoma men’s golfer added another huge accomplishment to his resume. Competing in Saint Louis, Missouri, Maybank fired a three-under 69 and qualified for the United...
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk
The Mackinac Bridge Walk is the event that truly signals the end of summer in Michigan and now we have details about what's happening for this year's walk. The Mackinac Bridge Authority released all of the information for the 2024 walk on July 10, and there are a few changes to be aware of this year - mainly, that the starting point on the St. Ignace side of the bridge has changed. The Bridge Authority has decided to move the starting point on the north end of the bridge from the Mackinac Bridge Authority building to Bridge View Park to cut down on the amount of people walking across I-75.
Cheboygan schools seek voter approval for $22.2 million bond proposal
CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan Area Schools is asking voters in the Aug. 6 primary election to extend its borrowing capability to finance upgrades to the district's building and facilities. Superintendent Spencer Byrd said the bond proposal would raise about $22.2 million over 22 years. Most of the funds will go for renovations to East Elementary School, which is the district's oldest building having opened in 1959. ...
Fame blooms from Munger artist’s island scene
The annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival was held last month celebrating the flowers famous on the island. This year one local artist had a hand in promoting the festival. Emily Ryers of Munger had her artwork chosen during a contest used to create a poster promoting the Lilac Festival. Ryers beat out 74 other contestants for the opportunity to have her poster used for festival promotion. The art was also used on a beer can that was sold on the island, and the winner got $1,000. The top 20 entries were chosen by jurors based on rules for the competition. Of those top 20 the jurors then chose the winners. This wasn’t the first time that Ryers tried out for the competition either.
Michigan Island Voted No. 3 Most Picturesque in America
One Michigan island has been named the No. 3 best and most picturesque island in America by travel experts. It’s appropriate, because it goes without saying that this state is simply beautiful in the summer, and that includes our lovely islands. Actually, you can enjoy Michigan and its islands any time of the year, but summer just feels right. To be fair, in the wintertime, it gets rough to enjoy the islands in Michigan, of course.
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