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The annual evening carriage rally will be Wednesday, August 13, under a new format. Carriage drivers will meet at Fort Mackinac's Avenue of Flags at 6:30 p.m., where they will be given a map with targeted destinations and questions about Mackinac Island's history and geological features that can b... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Mackinac Island's three commercial liveries are asking that the city create policies to restrict the use of private saddle horses in the downtown area. The issues center around use of public roads and road safety in the downtown area during peak summer business hours. More ... Residents Asked To Reserve Family Burial Plots Now Space Limited in Old Cemetery Sections By Ryan Schlehuber Record keeping of the City of Mackinac Island's two cemeteries is being reorganized. In the process, residents who may want to claim remaining burial plots in the older sections of the cemeteries are being urged by the city to make reservations now, since the space is limited. More ...
A fundraising cocktail party at the church rectory Sunday, July 27, raised enough money to restore one stained glass window at Ste. Anne's Church, a start toward an ambitious project to have all the windows restored. The event raised $7,000, and included wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres, live musi... More ... Ordering, Service Problems Voiced at Liquor Control Hearing Northern Michigan liquor license holders voiced their concerns about the reliability and accuracy of their state-regulated alcohol distribution agents at a Liquor Control Commission hearing on Mackinac Island Wednesday, July 30. Problems with ordering and with deliveries were the main complaints. More ... City Seeks To Reduce Damage Caused by Moving Modular Homes By Ryan Schlehuber The maximum dimensions for modular home sections allowed to be moved on public roads on Mackinac Island may be reduced to prevent transport vehicles from blocking a public road or damaging nearby trees or yards along the way. More ... Designer Combines Form and Function in Fall Collection By Diane Ivey Most designers make clothes for women with great bodies, but Nina McLemore says she makes clothes for women with great brains. The New York-based fashion designer, who grew up making all of her own clothes in Mississippi, creates fashions for high-powered business and community leaders. More ... Air Force Quintet To Perform on Island By Caitlyn Kienitz The United States Air Force Mid-America Woodwind Quintet will visit Mackinac Island for two performances this week as part of its ongoing tour. The group, part of the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 10, at Mission Church and at 3 p.m. Monday, August 11, at... More ... Horse Show Will Be August 17 The Mackinac Horsemen's Association will host its 38th Annual Mackinac Island Horse Show Sunday, August 17, at the Mary Milton Memorial Horse Ring at Great Turtle Park. The show begins at 9 a.m. and will last until 4 p.m. More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz Two of Mackinac Island's own will take the stage at Ste. Anne's Church for this weekend's Cool Sunday Afternoons concert as Peggy Bynoe and Carolyn May perform August 10, at 2 p.m. The concert, presented by the Mackinac Island Community Foundation, will feature Ms. Bynoe on piano and Ms. May on v... More ... Entertainment Guide August 8- August 17 Grand Hotel Daily Entertainment at the following venues: Lunch Buffet - Piano 12-2 p.m. Afternoon Tea - Classical Harp 3:30- 5 p.m. Cupola Bar - Piano Bar 5:30-7:30 and 8:30-11 p.m. Jockey Club - Piano Bar 6-10 p.m. Woods - Piano 6-10 p.m. More ... Police Reports The following reports are from the Mackinac Island Police Department from July 29 to August 5: Two 13-year-old girls shoplifted a bracelet and earrings from a Market Street gift shop at 4:47 p.m. Saturday, August 2. The shop owner agreed to allow the girls to pay $100 for each stolen item in lieu... More ... Girl Scout Troop 609 To Mark 30 Years as Honor Guards Girl Scout troop #609 of Saginaw will celebrate its 30th reunion at the scout barracks behind Fort Mackinac August 10. Activities in and around the barracks will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. at Fort Mackinac. The scouts of troop #609, part of the Mitten Bay Council, began serving as ho... More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber Longtime blacksmith Pat Hayes of Kalkaska was one of 20 blacksmiths participating in the 24th annual Blacksmith Convention at historic Benjamin Blacksmith Shop on Mackinac Island August 2 and 3. He has been shoeing horses since 1969 and got into artistic blacksmithing in 1992. More ... 'Tombstone Tales' Cemetery Tour Set for August 13 Historical interpreters will unearth the stories of nine men and women who shaped Mackinac Island's history at Mackinac State Historic Parks' "Tombstone Tales" cemetery tour at 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 13. More ... Council Addresses Concerns Regarding Off-Island Vendors By Diane Ivey The Mackinac Island City Council addressed resident concerns about off-Island vendors during special events at its meeting Wednesday, July 30. Discussion was triggered by correspondence from Cathy Arbib, owner of Silver Mine gift shop, who expressed concern about the behavior of Chicago Yacht Club... More ...
Members of the Mackinac Seven art group gather outside the Mackinac Island Public Library during their gallery reception Friday, August 1. The group, which has been painting together since 1991, will be exhibiting their work at the library through the month of August. Pictured are (from left) Maeve ... More ...
By Caitlyn Kienitz Several photo finishes marked the conclusion of the fifth annual Mackinac-to- Manitoulin race Saturday, July 26. The two-leg race, which covers about 125 nautical miles, departed Mackinac Island Thursday, July 24, stopping overnight in Gore Bay, Ontario, before finishing in Little Current. More ... Waite Is New High School Science Teacher By Caitlyn Kienitz The Mackinac Island Public School board of education voted unanimously at a special meeting Thursday, July 31, to hire Richard Waite of Cheboygan as the new high school science teacher. Mr. More ...
Repairs on the fascia and outdoor trim at Mackinac Island Public School began Monday, July 21. The repairs, which were contracted to Mike Gamble, are budgeted to not exceed $60,000. In addition to replacing the old fascia with a newer, more maintenance free material, workers are making minor rep... More ... Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge Results In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, August 6, Ede Nelson placed first, Barbara Toms placed second, Nancy Keogh placed third, and Jane Burdett placed fourth. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber With his new book of more than 100 photographs, called "Mackinac Album," Mackinac Island photographer and businessman Robert E. Benjamin weaves a history of life on Mackinac. "I have a lot of family history I'd like to share with this book," he said, "but also, people will be able to see how thin... More ...
The Round Island Passage Light stationed between Mackinac Island and Round Island will soon receive maintenance attention, as bids to paint the 71-foot-tall marine navigation light will be collected soon. More ...
Members of a chamber ensemble including Mackinac Island summer residents Melissa Straus, Tess Miller, and Scott Harding premiered a new piece entitled "Echoes of Mackinac" at Ste. Anne's Church Sunday, August 3. The piece, composed by Dr. Harding, showcases periods in the Island's history by represe... More ... |
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