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Cowboy Cookout Raises Nearly $10k
The Mackinac Community Equestrian Center hosted people for the annual Cowboy Cookout fundraiser Thursday, June 27. At the end of the night, as the hot sun dipped below the arena, the equestrian center saw success. Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Director Bridget Moriarty said it was a perfect day. “We really want to thank everyone who came out to support us, our […] The post Cowboy Cookout Raises Nearly $10k first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
News About People on Mackinac Island
The holiday weekend was very nice, and people came from far and near to celebrate our nation’s birthday on Mackinac! Folks enjoyed the stone skipping on Windermere Pointe, cornhole, children’s games, a reception at Fort Mackinac, and the wonderful two displays of fireworks over the Straits of Mackinac. Everyone had a great time! A very special thank you to the […]
Fort Mackinac Celebrates 1880s Style
For those who think fireworks and red, white, and blue garb are what make a traditional Fourth of July celebration, Fort Mackinac is here to educate. Thursday, July 4, people gathered at the fort to listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, watch a 38-gun salute, and play games such as foot races and sack races as was […] The post Fort Mackinac Celebrates 1880s Style first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Friends, Families Gather for Fireworks
As the sun dipped below the horizon, and the ships settled into place in the Round Island Passage, Fourth of July on Mackinac Island ended with a bang. Dozens of visitors, employees, and residents took their seats at different spots to catch the bursting colors from two separate displays. The most popular spot to view the fireworks was Marquette Park. […]
Yacht Race Trifecta
Ten boats finished the annual Mackinac Island Yacht Club Fourth of July Race sponsored by the Pink Pony Saturday, July 6. For the third year in a row, Optima, skippered by LeRoy Pieri, took first place overall with Family Dock, skippered by Mark Neumann, taking second. Yahoo, skippered by Mackinac Island Yacht Club General Manager Tim McCleery, came in third. […] The post Yacht Race Trifecta first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Guitarist Visits Island
Sip N’ Sail Cruises welcomed a special guest on the Isle Royale Queen III Sunday, June 30. Peter Mayer, who was the lead guitarist in Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band, took to the Great Lakes to perform songs and meet guests. Andy Stempki of St. Ignace runs a service where guests can stay on yachts around the Straits area in […]
Use Sidewalks, Mind the Horses
Monday, June 24, Aubrey Burks got out of work earlier than usual. A driver for Mackinac Island Carriage Tours during the day, she was going to work at Mission Point that night. With hopes of getting food before her next shift, she took the same route she always had. She would take Turkey Hill, a notoriously steep road on the […] The post Use Sidewalks, Mind the Horses first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Arts-in-the-Park Provides Creative Outlet for Children
The City of Mackinac Island Recreation Department keeps kids busy in the summer. One of its programs, Arts-inthe Park, gets Island children together for summer break activities. Depending on the activity, the kids will either craft at the Forest Way Townhomes or take a bike ride to Great Turtle Park. Monday, July 1, the kids painted pots and planted basil […]
All-Mackinac Crew to Sail in Bayview Race
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race will celebrate many things this year, as yachters ready to set sail. From brand partnerships to the largest fleet yet, the historic race will be one for the books. But for the Island itself, residents might find a few familiar faces crossing the finish line. With Bart Huthwaite, Jr. as skipper, and his boat Rascal […] The post All-Mackinac Crew to Sail in Bayview Race first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
The Tearing Down of Wind Turbines: Mackinaw City, Michigan
I've said it before and I'll say it again...every time I head north on 127 and get close to Ithaca, those wind turbines loom on the horizon, like the alien invasion from “War of the Worlds.” Creeps me out every time. There are wind turbine haters and wind...
MiLEAP suspends Cheboygan woman's child care license
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cheboygan woman's child care license was revoked after investigators found she violated the Child Care Organizations Act. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential's (MiLEAP) Child Care Licensing Bureau has suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the child care license of Dawn Wodek, located at 1683 Levering Road in Cheboygan.
Cheboygan area volleyball players lead way on girls athletes to watch this fall
CHEBOYGAN – Fall sports season isn’t too far away. Which means we have a little bit of time to talk about the upcoming 2024-25 high school sports campaign, something I’m really looking forward to. A day ago, I listed the boys athletes I was most excited to...
Cheboygan Major Boys All Stars eliminated by Harbor Springs in district tournament
CHEBOYGAN – The Cheboygan Major Boys (10-12) all-star baseball team put itself in a decent position to make the championship game. However, the Cheboygan All Stars couldn’t regain the momentum they had after two wins to start to their District 13 tournament. As a result, Cheboygan’s bid for a district crown fell short as they were knocked out after a 12-5 loss to Harbor Springs in an elimination contest in Cheboygan on Wednesday.
Last “Lawless” Highway in Michigan Finally Receiving a Speed Limit
We all know the rules of the road, and one of the main ones we're expected to follow is the speed limit. Whether it's 15 or 75 MPH, if you keep it at or below that speed, you're likely to have a better time as you travel around the state. But, until this week- there was still one highway in Michigan that was lawless and unregulated, having no speed limit.
Vote for the Cheboygan Daily Tribune’s 2023-24 high school boys athlete of the year
CHEBOYGAN – A new high school sports season is coming in August. But at the same time, I haven’t forgotten about the awesomeness of the 2023-24 Cheboygan area sports year. As we look back at 2023-24, I wanted to recognize some of the top athletes by doing a boys high school athlete of...
Why is There Suddenly a Speed Limit On Mackinac Island?
If you thought Mackinac Island's serene charm and car-free streets were unique, hold on to your handlebars because there's a new plot twist that might surprise you. The main road on the island is about to get a speed limit. M-185, the state's last unregulated highway, is finally getting a speed limit.
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