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50th Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Will Be Monday Straits Swimmers To Highlight Event By Paul Gingras "Out on the Straits, there is so much time to think," said Kellie Nightlinger, a veteran open-water swimmer from Rexton who will join a team of 50 to swim the Straits of Mackinac on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, highlighting the 50th Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. More ... Walk Begins at 7 a.m. On Labor Day, Monday, September 3, Governor Jennifer Granholm will lead the 50th Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. Walkers can begin their journey anytime between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. The two eastern lanes of the bridge will be closed to traffic. As crowds diminish, a third lane will be opened to vehic... More ...
"The Creator was going to destroy us because the people were not respecting the land, but the eagle, seeing the Anishinabe, intervened and said, 'these are good people.' It gave the Anishinabe another chance." - Butch Elliot, Powwow Emcee By Ryan Schlehuber When an eagle was spotted flying over the weekend celebration of the Rendezvous at the Straits Powwow and French Voyageur Reenactment Saturday, August 25, the Native American elders on hand saw it as a blessing from the Great Spirit to revive the powwow tradition in St. Ignace. More ...
"It is not as large as Niagara, but it is a very, very significant waterfall." - Captain Luke Clyburn By Karen Gould An ancient 100-foot waterfall off the shore of Mackinac Island was discovered underwater last week by the crew aboard the training and research vessel the Pride of Michigan. More ... Arts Dockside at St. Ignace Art To Be Focus of Weekend Shows Original art and music have been a hallmark of Arts Dockside in St. Ignace for 30 years. This year, the event returns to St. Ignace Saturday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, September 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts Dockside will be staged around the St. Ignace waterfront, and spect... More ... Art in the Park at Cedarville The Les Cheneaux Artisan Cooperative's Art in the Park in Cedarville returns for its seventh year Saturday, September 1. The art fair and demonstrations will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the waterfront park in downtown Cedarville. Admission is free. More ... Curtis Art on the Lake Art and music will highlight "Art on the Lake" at Curtis Saturday, September 1, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival exhibits will close at 6 p.m., and entertainment will continue until 7 p.m. There is no admission charge. Michigan artists and crafters will gather for a one-day festival on the shore... More ... Out-of-state Travel Boosts Local Tourism This Year High Gas Prices Not as Harmful as Expected By Sean Ely Mackinac Island Town Crier Tourism is up this year, Mackinac Island business owners say, and whether the increase is just a few percentage points or a leap, they agree that more people are visiting the Straits of Mackinac this year than have for the past four years. More ... Mackinaw City May Adopt Business License Would Help Protect Rights of Consumers By Paul Gingras In response to more than 20 consumer complaints filed this year by visitors and residents of Mackinaw City, the village council has directed its manager, attorney, and members of its staff to draft regulations that will protect consumers from questionable buiness practices. More ... The St. Ignace News DEADLINE AND OFFICE HOURS Labor Day The St. Ignace News office in St. Ignace will be open Monday, September 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. DISPLAY ADVERTISING DEADLINE will remain 5:00 p.m. Friday. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE will remain 1:00 p.m. Monday. More ...
By Karen Gould "We're clear," was echoed across the temporary set of the CBS Early Show as the two-hour live broadcast from the porch of Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island ended Thursday, August 23. Moments earlier, the CBS crew had awarded Barb Fisher, Island resident and school secretary, a vacation to the British... More ... New Century Club To Help Fill Funding Gaps for School By Amy Polk A new club has been formed to help fill in some of the funding gaps at Les Cheneaux Community Schools. The group of local citizens headed by Joe Forrester launched the Trojan Century Club in reaction to budget cuts, and Monday night, August 20, the school board formally agreed to accept money rais... More ...
By Karen Gould Craig Skutt of St. Ignace saved the life of a Lansing man just off just off the Star Line dock on Mackinac Island Saturday, August 18. His lifeguard training, quick thinking, and communication skills saved the man from drowning, his heroic efforts drew praise from the Michigan State Police, and an... More ... Law Enforcement Prepares for Labor Day Weekend Safety More than 500 Michigan law enforcement agencies will participate in the a drunk driving crackdown through Labor Day, September 3, to keep holiday motorists safe. Motorists with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or above will be arrested. More ... |
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