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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.
All-Mackinac Crew Gets Underway
As the Bayview Yacht Club’s 100th Mackinac Race gets underway, Islanders will be rooting for the home team. The only entry from the Mackinac Island Yacht Club (MIYC) in the race, Rascal, a Catalina 34 MKII, will be crewed by Team Mackinac. She is skippered by owner, Bart Huthwaite, Jr., son of the late Bart Huthwaite who helped find and […] The post All-Mackinac Crew Gets Underway first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Bill Shepler, co-founder of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, dies at 92
Bill Shepler, co-founder and captain of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, died at 92 years old. In a post, Shepler’s Ferry said, “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.”
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
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...
Sault Ste. Marie Police add bike patrols downtown thanks to grant
SAULT STE. MARIE — On Thursday, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department announced a new way to patrol and interact with the public downtown. Four full-time officers will be on bike patrol in addition to their regular vehicle patrol duties. Each officer recently completed a rigorous 32-hour police mountain bike training course at Oakland Community College. Grant funding helped the department purchase two new bikes and a bike rack. Additional grant funding will help pay for the officers’ work hours. “We believe that this is going to increase the ability to interact with the community and talk to business owners, talk to the public...in the downtown area and residential areas – just have more of a one-on-one engagement with our community,” said Chief Wes Bierling.
Porter Talks God, Golf on Mackinac
The Mackinac Island Public Library’s first book talk in the summer author series was Friday, June 28, with local author, historian, and former Mackinac State Historic Parks director Phil Porter. Porter talked about his 2023 release, “The Charming Gentleman of the Game of Golf,” chronicling the now over 125-year legacy of the Wawashkamo Golf Club and golf professional Frank Dufina. […]
New law adds speed limits on Mackinac Island bikes, e-bikes
A new law, signed last week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, implements new speed limits for bikes and e-bikes on Mackinac Island. The bipartisan bill was introduced by state Senator John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs). Cars and most e-bikes are banned on Mackinac Island. E-bikes that are used by people with disabilities...
‘Oily sheen’ reported on St. Marys River, clean up in progress
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The U.S. Coast Guard and local partners are working to clean up pollution on the St. Marys River after an “oily sheen” was reported Monday evening, officials said. The USCG, along with local partners, discovered about 10 gallons of unknown oily substance...
Here's where to get your Boat Week merch this week
Whether you’re participating in Saturday’s historic Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race or visiting downtown to join in on the Boat Week fun, there are plenty of places to pick up a T-shirt or nautical souvenir to commemorate the occasion. This year marks the second that MI Passion, 229...
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.
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.
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