The National Weather Service says this may be the warmest summer in its 57 years of record keeping and, this week, issued a rare heat advisory for northern Michigan and much of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. More...
What is the secret to having and maintaining a booming, successful tourism industry in a small town? According to Michigan small towns, there is no secret. The important thing is marketing the town and encouraging visitors to return year after year. More...
After losing two seasonal police officers to full-time positions elsewhere, Mackinac Island Police Department has gained two new faces who are ready and eager to serve the Island community. More...
Descendants of Levi and Susan LaPine of Mackinac Island attended a reunion in St. Ignace Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24. Sixty-nine family members enjoyed a beach party at the Sand Dunes and a picnic at the home of Jim and Colleen Horn. Family members came from as far away as Denver, Colorad More...
At the July 27 Wawashkamo Golf Club mixed tournament, first place winners were Cub Horn, Bill Chambers, Sandra Orr, and Janet Stingel. They won the chip-off following a 31-tied score. Second place, also with 31, but losing the chip-off, were Justin Lents, Ron Dufina, Cynthia Cawthorne, and Carol Rea More...
To the Editor: I just thought you’d like to hear that you have a new reader of your publication. We recently took our eight-year-old grandson with us to the Island for his very first trip. Of course, he loved everything about it and can’t wait for his return visit. Now, he anxiously awaits the More...
During the war, I was with the XIX Tactical Air Command Headquarters, Ninth Air Force, a sergeant. But I was sure no big shot in that superb group of airmen who were General George S. Patton’s vital support in the victorious drive across Europe. Although from time to time I hosted or put together so More...
In seeking the post, House Speaker Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, vowed to ratchet up fundraising for his party's campaign war chest. Mission accomplished. He's already a million dollar man. More...
To the Editor: I just thought you’d like to hear that you have a new reader of your publication. We recently took our eight-year-old grandson with us to the Island for his very first trip. Of course, he loved everything about it and can’t wait for his return visit. Now, he anxiously awaits the More...
115 Years Ago Saturday, August 2, 1890 On Monday morning last, Richard Brown, the loan agent, took his family to the Island in a small boat, intending to spend the day. They found outdoor life so pleasant, however, that they concluded to remain another day. This fact caused numerous ru More...
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