When 298 boats left Navy Pier in Chicago July 14 for the 333-mile Race to Mackinac, winds were whipping at more than 15 knots, leading to predictions for a fast race. The winds and predictions of speed diminished, however, as the yachts sailed closer to Mackinac in the 99th annual running of the r... More...
It won't be just your ordinary Bayview Mackinac yacht race when the event begins July 21 from Port Huron. This year marks the 83rd sailing, a new corporate sponsor, and the 150th anniversary of the founding of Port Huron. More...
Events planned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge will take place Thursday, July 26, through Saturday, July 28, at St. Ignace. A new bridge token honoring bridge designer Dr. David B. Steinman will be dedicated Thursday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at Bridge View Park. Dr. More...
A single-engine Mooney aircraft coming from Grand Rapids landed at the Mackinac Island airport without its landing gear Saturday, July 7, causing minor damage to the underbelly and propeller. The pilot and single passenger were not hurt. More...
Fifty-two golfers participated in Wawashkamo's third Member Mixed Scramble of the season. The competition was followed by hors d'ouevres at the club's picnic area. The winning team, with a score of 32, consisted of Justin Lents, Jay Stingel, Mary Dufina, and Syndee Borst. They received $40 in cre... More...
The rush among national pundits to write off beleaguered Senator John McCain's presidential prospects is challenged by his band of brothers in Michigan, where he upset George W. Bush in the 2000 GOP presidential primary. More...
To the Editor: Having just returned from our annual trip to lovely Mackinac Island this week, I'm ready to renew my subscription to your wonderful newspaper. It's especially helpful to know what has been going on before we arrive. More...
115 Years Ago The St. Ignace News Saturday, July 16, 1892 Mr. Arnold is to run a boat from the Island to and from the Philharmonic and Cyril Tyler concert, in Orth's opera house on the 23rd. They are to combine both places in the one concert, knowing that the moonlight trip home to the Islan... More...
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