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For lilac enthusiasts, several Mackinac Island stores are selling merchandise to commemorate this year’s Lilac Festival. More ...
Governor Jennifer Granholm hosted a media reception on the porch of her summer residence Sunday, June 12. More ... Arts, Dance Highlights Summer Programs By Leslie Rott With the summer in full swing, the Mackinac Island Recreation Department has many events planned for all ages and for residents and visitors alike. More ...
The Pooch Porch made its grand debut Saturday, June 11, when it was carried down Main Street to its final destination at Windermere Point. The porch, which was built by Ryan Lindsey, will be auctioned during the Dog & Pony Show Saturday, June 18. More ... Community Foundation Awards $52,662 in Grants to Island Projects By Jessica Delaney The Mackinac Island Community Foundation has awarded $52,662 to 14 Island projects this summer, the greatest amount of money disbursed in a grant cycle. The Foundation awards grants twice a year from the earnings of its endowments. More ...
By Ryan Schlehuber This year the Town Crier welcomes two bright and exuberant interns, Jessica Delaney of Grand Rapids and Leslie Rott of Huntington Woods. Working and guiding them through the summer is Karen Gould, a reporter from More ...
By Karen Gould One-way street violations and a permit for a special electric wheel chair-bicycle combination were issues addressed by the City Council’s Street Committee Friday, June 10 meeting. More ... Sunset Cruises Offered Under Mackinac Bridge Sunset cruises under the Mackinac Bridge will be offered on Monday nights by the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau. All three Mackinac Island boat lines will host the cruises. More ...
By Jessica Delaney His friends call him “Superman Without a Cape” and Saturday, June 11, he showed Mackinac Island why he earned that name. More ...
Eager Island visitors prepare to take an hour long hay ride around the Island. The hay ride is one of many evening activities scheduled during the Lilac Festival. More ...
The Schooner Manitou docked on Arnold Line’s Yoder Dock over the weekend. With two masts reaching 80 feet, it towered over the public marina. The 114-foot replica of an 1800s cargo ship was specifically built for passengers and was sold for two voyages Sunday, June 12. More than 80 people saile More ...
Chelsea Storms (left) of Clio and Joan Zak of Novi escape the nasty weather of Saturday afternoon by looking through books at the Mackinac Island Public Library’s annual book sale. Both were here for the weekend; Ms. Storms ran in the race earlier in the morning and Ms. Zak got engaged on the porch More ... Excitement Builds for 6th Potter Book “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is nearing its release date and Island Bookstore is prepared for the magical event. The store will be open at midnight July 16 to give away pre-ordered books and sell new ones. All those who pre-ordered a book will receive a free Harry Potter totebag. The sto More ... Island Stores Vie for Lilac Acclaim For over 20 years, Island stores have been given a challenge during lilac festival to create the most lilac inspired window to fit with that year’s theme. More ... |
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