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By Caitlyn Kienitz The familiar strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" accompanied the six members of Mackinac Island's 2008 graduating class as they passed under ferns held by friends and family members into the school gymnasium for commencement Friday, May 23. More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz There was standing room only at Veterans Memorial Park as members of American Legion Post 299 led a Memorial Day ceremony to honor Mackinac Island soldiers and their families Monday, May 26. More ...
Students in fourth through seventh grades will present their second and final performance of "The Magical Land of Oz" Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. at Mission Point Theater. Every student has a part in the musical, based on "The Wizard of Oz. More ... Freestanding Signs Get OK; Goodman Feted by Council By Diane Ivey Businesses like Mission Point, Jack's Livery Stable, and Village Inn won't have to uproot their freestanding signs, as the Mackinac Island City Council approved an amendment to their Sign and Display of Merchandise Ordinance Wednesday, May 21. The council decided to adopt the amendment based on an... More ... Bloswick Joins Grand Hotel Jennifer Bloswick has resigned from her position as executive director of the Mackinac Island Community Foundation and is now the director of human resources of Grand Hotel. She left the Foundation Friday, May 23, and the Community Foundation is now seeking a successor. More ... St. Onge Retains Council Seat Incumbent Jason St. Onge will keep his seat on Mackinac Island City Council following a recount vote Thursday, May 22. The two-vote difference in the May 6 election between Mr. St. Onge and Anneke Myers was confirmed, although each received one additional vote. Mr. St. Onge won the recount with 18... More ... Internet Radio Station Now Promotes Island Music Scene Mackinac Island and Michigan musicians are now featured on Internet radio broadcasts as a way to promote the Island's music scene. Broadcasts are available from the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau's Web site: radiomackinac. org. More ... Movies Planned Monday Nights Starting June 2, Mission Point Resort will offer firstrun feature films every Monday at 9 p.m. Tickets will cost $6 for adults and $3 for children and can be purchased at the Mission Point Activities Center or the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. More ...
By Diane Ivey Time has taken its toll on the cemeteries of Mackinac Island. On the sides of family plots, etched in giant marble crosses, and along the wings of cement angels, moss, dirt, and sun damage have all but obliterated the careful lettering, More ...
Scott Rausch of Frankenmuth and Mackinac Island thinks he looks like Ernest Hemingway, and he has the judges of a look-a-like contest in Saginaw to back him up. He beat 25 other Hemingway look-a-likes at "A Night With the Hemingways" contest at Saginaw's Temple Theatre April 29. About 500 people a... More ... For the Record... Information published in the May 24 issue about student awards at Mackinac Island Public School contained errors. The correct information follows: Woody Beardsley and Karlena Mosley were presented Distinguished Athlete awards from the United States Marine Corps, honoring their achievement in every... More ... School To Post Two Positions Mackinac Island Public School will be looking for a new physical education teacher and a classroom aide for the kindergarten and first grade class. The physical education teacher will teach at least two periods a day and the job requires a teacher's certification, said Superintendent Roger Schroc... More ...
Assistant City Foreman Mike Lee takes a chainsaw to one of the cemetery's white pine trees (top photo) that was struck by lightning during a string of thunderstorms Sunday night, May 25. More ... Local Candidates Announced for August Primary Election By Karen Gould Local candidates have filed petitions and are launching their campaigns for county positions that will be on the August 5 primary ballot. Over the next 10 weeks, voters will evaluate candidate qualities, experience, leadership abilities, and views on issues. More ...
By Diane Ivey As tulips finally open and buds slowly unfurl into leaves, another sign of a new season is the opening of a shop offering goods with bright colors and cheerful sounds for gardeners and nature-lovers. More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz Visitors of the furry, fourlegged kind now have a specialty store of their own on Mackinac Island. Sticky Paws, a store "for pets and their parents," opened up shop on the Island May 1. The store is on Hoban Street next to the Village Inn. More ...
The coronation of the Lilac Queen for the 57th annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island will be held at Marquette Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, beginning a week-long series of events. Jane Finkel, sophomore at Mackinac Island Public School, will be crowned with a tiara by reigning Queen Kris... More ...
By Amy Polk A future "place of hope and healing" was celebrated Wednesday, May 28, as more than 100 people participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Mackinac Straits Health Systems hospital on North State Street in St. Ignace, across from Lake Huron. More ... Star Line Changes Schedule With fuel prices on the rise, Star Line has removed some trips from its posted ferry schedule to conserve fuel. Until June 12, Star Line will no longer run its 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. boats leaving Mackinaw City for the Island, and its 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. boats departing the Island for Mackinaw Cit... More ... Ste. Anne's To Offer Employee Dinners Ste. Anne's Catholic Church will again offer free dinners to Island employees this summer, starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Food will be provided by Grand Hotel this week. Dinners are served in the basement of the church every Thursday evening. More ... Fort Soldiers Remember Those Who Died for America Soldiers at Fort Mackinac performed the traditional Memorial Day march to Post Cemetery on Mackinac Island Monday, May 26, in honor of Americans who died in service to their country. Five interpreters from Fort Mackinac began their march at the north sally port of the Fort and marched to the cad... More ... Tennis Clinics Offered at Grand Tennis clinics for youth and adults will be available for all Island residents and families beginning Monday, June 2, at Grand Hotel. Clinics will consist of drilling, points, and match play. Junior clinics are offered in classes for ages 6 to 8, 9 to 11, and 12 and older. More ... |
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