By David Latva
NASCAR racer Kyle Petty, along with about 120 riders participating in the 14th annual Kyle Petty Charity Motorcycle Ride, made a pit stop at the Holiday Station Store in St.
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Exclamation! will play for the "Music in Mackinaw" concert series Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m. at Conkling Heritage Park in Mackinaw City. The outdoor concerts are free of charge. More...
A benefit for the family of the late Derek Downing will be at the Historic Depot Restaurant in Mackinaw City Saturday, July 19. A spaghetti dinner will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $8 per plate. More...
Amy Polk has been hired as the Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Association coordinator, beginning work at the Welcome Center Tuesday, July 8. The position was previously held by Bud Lowers. More...
Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show Is August 9
Winner of Best of Show and People's Choice last year, the Lady A, a coupe yacht tender, returns as a featured vessel to be admired at the 2008 Les Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show Saturday, August 9, at Hessel. More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace July 7 and July 8, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
The Mackinaw Area Public Library is seeking local businesses, organizations, and residents to donate items for the library's second annual silent auction fundraiser Monday, August 4, through Wednesday, August 13. More...
The Pickford and Rudyard Presbyterian churches are presenting an evening of music Wednesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at the Pickford Presbyterian Church. More...
A pajama party, sponsored by War Memorial Hospital, will be Thursday, July 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pickford Park. More...
The Straits Area Sportsmen's Club will meet Monday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in St. Ignace. Those attending are asked to use the back entrance. More...
Fiddlers Restrung will perform Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Opera House in Cheboygan. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students, and are available at the box office. More...
The Mackinaw City Village Council directed Village Manager Jeff Lawson to investigate any necessary requirements by the county health department regarding a proposal by Upper Peninsula and Cheboygan-area farmers to hold a farmers market in Mackinaw More...
The Engadine United Methodist Church and the Newberry United Methodist Church are hosting a summer Vacation Bible School, called "Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures," from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25, from 10 a.m. More...
By Amy Polk
Six grants awarded by young people will provide activities and teaching materials for Les Cheneaux elementary students. More...
Several Straits of Mackinac area businesses were recognized among Michigan's Best in The Detroit News annual survey. More...
The Race to Mackinac began in 1898 with five yachts competing. It was not held again until 1904 and was put on hold again from 1917 to 1920, owing to World War I. More...
The Hiawatha National Forest sent a 20-person crew to California Friday, July 11, to fight the raging wildfires. Crew members are from the St. More...
Neighboring Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City Teams Last Competed 122 Years Ago
By Allison Levy Mackinac Island Town Crier
On July 26, 1886, the Mackinac Island Never Sweats faced off against the neighboring Mackinaw City Boys in a gentlemanly game of base ball. The Never Sweats came away the victors, scoring 23 aces (the old name for runs) to trump Mackinaw City's 14. More...
Derrick Bouwma of Drummond Island, a 2008 graduate of DeTour Area High School, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the George and Anne MacDonald Memorial Scholarship. More...
Sienna Heights University in Adrian will hold track and field events and a hurdle clinic at the Robert W. Smith Track in Cedarville Saturday, July 26. Session I is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and includes shot put, long jump, and pole vault. More...
A "Meet the Candidates" program has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. More...
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