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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.
Historic Mackinac Island hotel plans Macktoberfest celebration
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - A slice of Bavaria is coming to Mackinac Island this fall. The island version of Oktoberfest will become “Macktoberfest” from Oct. 11-13 with the historic Island House Hotel as its home base. “Get ready for a Bavarian bash like no other as Macktoberfest returns...
7 Bridges 7 Brews 5K raises funds for local trails
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of people ran across each of the seven bridges that connect downtown Sault to the rest of the city in a weekend 5K run meant to celebrate what makes Sault unique. The 5th annual 7 Bridges 7 Brews event hosted by Birds Eye Outfitters...
Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs In St. Ignace, Michigan
The Big Talk and Jordan's Rock Vault YouTube channels have uploaded video of Ace Frehley's entire July 20 performance at "80's Rock Invasion" at Kewadin Casino in Saint Ignace, Michigan. Featured songs in the Big Talk video:. 01. Shock Me 0:00. 02. Deuce 4:04. 03. 10,000 Volts 7:53. 04. Shout...
Lake Superior State University celebrates launch of space certificate program
The space certificate program offers the opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in space operations, mission planning and satellite communications designed to equip students with practical skills for careers in the space economy.
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...
100th Port Huron-to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race draws large crowds
Every year John Lusk meets his friends near the Port Huron Yacht Club, setting up camp in the shade of the same tree to watch the parade of boats heading to the start of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. It's a fun tradition among the friends, but every year it seemed...
Bill Shepler, co-founder of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, dies at 92
MACKINAW CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Bill Shepler, the co-founder of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, has died at the age of 92. Bill's son Chris Shepler, who is the company's current president, said there's been an outpouring of public support from friends and customers across the country. Chirs said his father...
Concrete demolition in progress at Soo Locks, noise expected 6 days a week
Editor's Note: The spelling for Kokosing Alberici Traylor has been fixed. SAULT STE. MARIE — Construction rages on in Sault Ste. Marie, with progress continuing on the New Lock at the Soo project. According to a Facebook post from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sabin Lock is being demolished to allow...
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.
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...
Photo gallery from the start of the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race
The start of the Bayview Mackinac race, the 100th consecutive running of the race up Lake Huron from Port Huron to Mackinac Island on Saturday, July 20, 2024, was delayed a bit by lack of wind, but what was scheduled to be a record number of participants — 332 boats, from 17 different states, were scheduled to depart from the starting line in southern Lake Huron, breaking the record of 315 from 1985 — headed off to the finish line between Mackinac and Round islands.
DAR at dedication
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Onagomingkway chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was well represented in Sault Ste. Marie at the recent dedication of the America 250! Patriot Marker at the Chippewa County Courthouse. The bronze sign commemorates the men and women who helped achieve American independence...
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