Regatta Season Begins at Les Cheneaux



“There’s nothing like being at the mercy of the wind,” said racer Shannon Henige, reflecting on the art of sailing as Les Cheneaux Ensign Class Fleet 31 launches its annual Regatta Wednesday, July 29, and prepares for races through Friday, July 31, at Muskie Bay. A lifelong summer resident, Mrs. Henige grew up on the water. She is a professional […]

Ron VanSloten, Lions Club Honored at Rudyard



Ron VanSloten was honored as Citizen of the Year and the Rudyard Lions Club received the Organization of the Year award Saturday, July 25, at Rudyard Township Park. As part of the annual Summerfest celebration, events spanned four days and included the Human Truck Pull, a new addition this year, along with plenty of longstanding favorites like the horseshoe throwing […]

New Lineup For Hay Days



When Hay Days organizer Richard Morrison came across a large collection of stored soapbox derby cars this year, it transported him back to his youth and sparked the idea for the latest Pickford Hay Days event. In tune with this year’s 1960s theme, the summer festival will include soapbox derby racing in Pickford, a nostalgic addition to the week’s slate […]

Music Fest Is Saturday

Music and Minis Coming to St. Ignace

The sixth Bayside Music Festival will combine a taste of the tropics with the charm of the Upper Peninsula, offering music, food, and beverages on the dock of the St. Ignace Marina Saturday, August 1, from 4 p.m. until the fireworks show, around 10 p.m. The festival’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” theme will continue for a second year, as organizers noted […]

Village Offers History Festival



Good times from the past are coming into the present at this weekend’s Mackinaw Area Historic Festival at Mackinaw City’s Heritage Village Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1. The Mackinaw Area Historical Society’s annual free festival will provide a variety of entertainment options for all ages including the Pepper Foot Races Saturday morning, a vintage base ball game, an […]

Cars Try To Set Record



Mini Cooper owners from across the country are coming together at St. Ignace and the Mackinac Bridge in an attempt to beat the Guinness World Records’ largest parade of the cars Saturday, August 1. Organizers, which include Mini USA and Mini of Grand Rapids, are hoping for 1,451 Minis to beat the record set by the London & Surrey Mini […]

Pool Belongs To City



An agreement made between the City of St. Ignace and St. Ignace Area Schools in 2000 makes the city responsible for the upkeep of the community swimming pool until 2020. The public facility is at the school. The city closed the pool in 2011 because of high maintenance and repair costs as well as declining use. Neither the school nor […]

Coast Guard to Be Celebrated at Mackinaw City’s Icebreaker Museum Ship



Mackinaw City’s Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum will pay tribute to the United States Coast Guard with a special U.S. Coast Guard Day celebration Saturday, August 1. The museum will offer special programs throughout the day and discounted admission rates. The cost to come aboard will be $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $29 for a family pass granting admission […]

MBA Gives Support to New Police Garage



The new garage that will house expensive Michigan State Police vehicles could be built by winter, if the St. Ignace post acquires state funding soon. The building will be adjacent to the Michigan State Police St. Ignace Post. An existing chain-link fence and line of trees will obscure the garage from Bridge View Park. The cost and design of the […]

No One Hurt in Minor St. Ignace House Fire



No injuries resulted from a fire that burned through part of the roof of an unoccupied house at 25 Grondin Road Tuesday afternoon, July 21, in St. Ignace. The St. Ignace Fire Department was on the scene for about two hours. The cause of the fire remains undetermined and Fire Chief Gary Sorenson said his investigation found no apparent signs […]