News across Mackinac County
A Look at History
Many Mackinac Island resources, including a historical marker on Market Street, remember the 1822 incident on Mackinac Island that led to a revolution in the research of human physiology. After a hole was literally shot into his abdomen, Islander Alexis St. Martin became the…
Nature Notes
Recently, several friends have encountered owls while riding on trails in the evening or even landing on their barn roof. Throughout the year it is not uncommon to sight or, even more commonly, hear owls here at Mackinac. There are three that one is most likely to encounter and…
News About People on Mackinac Island
The Harvest Moon has been absolutely gorgeous! Nancy May has taken some outstanding pictures. The weather this week has been fabulous with warm temperatures, sunshine and cool nights. People have really been enjoying Fall on Mackinac! Decorations for the autumn season are going…
SERVICES
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MICH NETWORK
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MISC
BOAT AND RV INDOOR storage. Great rates. Winterizing available. Phone/text Dave at 906-440-6455. LOOKING FOR HUNTING or FISHING STORIES. The St. Ignace News is starting to plan for our “Taking Aim” Hunting Section for the November edition. If you have a story, memory, or photo…
Mackinac Island
Fall decorations are appearing all over Mackinac! In front of City Hall, Stuart House, Post Office, the fall flowers and pumpkins are very attractive! Cornstalks are appearing on several buildings in town, beautiful Mums and other fall flowers are making the Island look very…
The Weekly Wave
October. The month of change: the ebbing of summer towards the shores of winter through the shoals of autumn. A time of many layers: crinkled many-colored coated leaves landing on the stiffening ground; sweatshirts wrapping around shirts without the sweat; blankets blanketing…
Looking Back
130 YEARS AGO The St. Ignace News Saturday, October 3, 1896 Thrown From His Horse: Louis Gourdreau, the 14-year-old son of Abraham Goudreau of Gros Cap, who delivered milk in this city during vacation, was quite badly injured last Tuesday afternoon. He left him for school riding…
Nature Notes
There is nothing so constant in life as change. This is a saying I have heard all my life and it is certainly true in my life, but also it is valid in the natural world as well. Sometimes change occurs gradually, and sometimes it seems to happen overnight (quite literally). Two…
Mackinac Island Named Top Fall Tourism Destination
Summer is ending, but the fun is not on Mackinac Island as the community has just been named as the No. 1 Best Place to Visit for Fall as part of the “USA Today” newspaper’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” This is the second year in a row the Island has received this honor,…
News About People on Mackinac Island
Fall decorations are appearing all over Mackinac! In front of City Hall, Stuart House, Post Office, the fall flowers and pumpkins are very attractive! Cornstalks are appearing on several buildings in town, beautiful Mums and other fall flowers are making the Island look very…