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Nextel Tower Approved With Stipulation By Eric Fish After weeks of analysis and debate, the Mackinac Island City Council approved the placement of Nextel cellular towers on the Fire Hall in a Wednesday, May 23, meeting, pending a stipulation that would award the city $2,000 if Nextel removes its equipment prior to the expiration of a fiveyear contr... More ... Catholic Churches Calling for Changes A new plan that calls for changes in area Catholic churches includes the sharing of pastors and the closing of five churches and some rectories. The plan, called "Of One Heart and Mind," was announced by Bishop Alexander Sample of the Catholic Diocese of Marquette to parishioners at weekend Masses... More ...
By Karen Gould With 51 pages of unrolled blueprints and documents spread before them, the Mackinac Island Planning Commission received an update on the $5 million renovation project planned for the marina. Initially scheduled to begin this spring, commissioners were told Tuesday, May 15, that work now will begin... More ... Island Construction Projects Move Through Planning Board Mackinac Island planning commissioners spent two hours rendering determinations on a number of construction projects around the Island during their Tuesday, May 15, meeting. More ... First Gentleman Mulhern To Autograph New Book May 31 Dan Mulhern, author of a new book, "Everyday Leadership; Getting Results in Business, Politics, and Life," will sign books at the Mackinac Island Book Store in the Lilac Tree from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31. More ...
By Sean Ely Mackinac Island Public School honored its academic and athletic achievers during the "Anchor Awards" Tuesday, May 15. Students from eighth through twelfth grade were recognized before family, friends, teachers, and coaches. "The parents are really behind our kids, academically and athletically," ... More ...
Chris West is the new assistant director at Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau and will work closely with Director Mary Slevin in promoting Island events throughout the year. One of his long-term goals is to work with neighboring communities to promote the Island and Straits area. More ...
By Eric Fish Last summer, Brian Jaeschke was helping construct exhibits at Fort Mackinac. This year, he's beginning his first summer as the new Mackinac State Historic Parks Registrar. Splitting his time between the mainland and Mackinac Island, Mr. Jaeschke's duties as registrar mainly involve maintaining ob... More ...
By Karen Gould The U.S. Postal Service will replace a wooden fence with another wood fence in front of the post office, after the Mackinac Island Planning Commission balked at letting the agency erect a vinyl fence. More ...
4-H Club volunteer Jack Armstrong worked with elementary students to construct and hang eight bird houses for bluebirds at Great Turtle Park. "We researched to find the right height and the right distance between each house for bluebirds," said Mr. Armstrong. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Mackinac Island Medical Center has begun its summer rotation of resident doctors. From May until October, 23 licensed resident doctors will spend two to four weeks working at the facility to gain more experience in the family practice field. More ... Program Designed To Familiarize Area Businesses With Parks Sites Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) offers an ambassador program that provides free training about the parks to employees of Straitsarea restaurants, shops, and lodging facilities. "We invite these businesses to join the program and take advantage of its benefits," said Gregory Hokans, MSHP chi... More ... Bike Riders Roll Onto Island for Annual Event By Eric Fish On the evening of Saturday, May 19, hundreds of cyclists as part of the 18th annual Zoo-De- Mackinac bicycle tour poured onto Mackinac Island following the 51-mile ride from Boyne Highlands. The bike ride, a leisurely scenic tour, began Saturday morning at the Boyne Highlands Resort and took ride... More ... Straits Area Offers Travel Packaging Local Attractions Beginning To Tap New Potential of Packaging, Says Phil Porter By Karen Gould To help lure people to the Straits area, local agencies are offering travel packages that offer one-ticket convenience and price discounts. The St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau, and Mackinac Island Carriage Tours each offer packages that include discounts ranging from ... More ...
Retired State Senator Walter North of St. Ignace received an honorary doctorate degree from Lake Superior State University (LSSU) during its 44th annual commencement Saturday, May 5. Mr. North was honored for his support of LSSU over the years. An honorary doctorate was also bestowed upon dentist ... More ...
By Sean Ely The fourth through twelfth grades participated in a mathematics fair Tuesday, May 22, organized by teachers Elizabeth Staats-Burt and Susan Bennett. The gymnasium was filled from wall to wall with colorful presentation boards, fraction pizza slices, miniature homemade snowmobile ramps, wooden brid... More ...
Outside remodeling work is finishing up just in time for the first service of the season at Little Stone Church Sunday, May 27. Work on the Cadotte Avenue structure began last fall and includes a new concrete and stone entrance walkway. More ...
At 3.5 months old, Mason McLean has had three eye surgeries and he faces "many more," says his mother, Michele McLean, although doctors are optimistic about his future. He has genetic cataracts, a condition he shares with his father, John Kissane. More ...
By Sean Ely Free Thursday night dinners at Ste. Anne's Church are designed with Island employees in mind. They break the routine, promote social interaction, and save money. The church, on Main Street just east of Mission Street, serves a meal to all summer employees on the Island at 5 p.m. in the parish hal... More ...
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock tied up at the Arnold Dock Wednesday, May 16, to stay for the night. The 225-foot buoy tender was built in 2003 by Manitowoc Company's Marinette Marine subsidiary as the 14th in a series of 16. More ... Mission Point Offers Dinner and Movie Mission Point Resort will host "Dinner and a Movie" night every Monday, starting at 5 p.m. in the Round Island Bar and Grill. The evening begins with a three-course meal from a new menu featuring what the resort calls American classics fused with a Michigan flair. Attendees will choose from a sele... More ... |
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