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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.
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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.
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...
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 […]
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.
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.
The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island
Billed on its website as the “world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race,” the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday. A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the 100th year of the race, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats...
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.
Here's where you can see boats before they take off for the 100th Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race
Boats are already starting to trickle into Port Huron for the 100th Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race on Saturday. Where will this record number of boats be parked for the next few days?. Harbormaster Mike Davenport said Port Huron has seen a steady stream of boats coming in since July...
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.
Co-Founder of Michigan’s Most Well Known Ferry, Bill Shepler Dead At 92
Some years ago Bill's three children, Chris, Patty, and Billy took leadership roles within the company. The family has shared their memory of Bill during this time of loss:. Today, we mourn the loss of Bill Shepler, our beloved co-founder and Captain of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. 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.
International Bridge Walk next scheduled for 2025
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario - The International Bridge Administration (IBA), along with Chambers of Commerce of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and Ontario, have announced the next International Bridge Walk for Saturday, June 28, 2025. This year’s walk, which had been slated for June 29, was cancelled due to...
Sault man charged with sex crimes involving children
SAULT STE. MARIE — A 21-year-old male from Sault Ste. Marie was recently arraigned following an investigation and arrest involving child sexually abusive material. Jacob T. Dumas was arrested after an investigation initiated when it was learned he was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.
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