Four Students To Fill Mackinac Island's EMT Ranks
By Karen Gould
      Mackinac Island is in desperate need of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and, by this summer, four residents hope to become licensed and help assist the three men who have covered the Island's needs since fall. Mark Bielinsk, Molly Green, Brandy Shunk, and Lorie Sturm travel to St. Ignace ever...
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Time for Skiing!
      Second-grader Christopher Riggs leads a small band of elementary skiers toward Cadotte Avenue during a physical education session at Mackinac Island Public School Thursday, February 1.
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Island State Park Works To Repair Fort Mackinac Wall
By Karen Gould
      The white limestone walls that protect Fort Mackinac have begun to deteriorate again. Built by British soldiers in 1780-81, the fort walls were restored five years ago for $4.1 million and are the oldest structure in the state.But the mortar is crumbling prematurely, and the Mackinac Island State P...
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Board Discusses How To Improve School
School Infrastructure, Adding Foreign Language Classes Top of Priority List
By Ryan Schlehuber
      Finding a "musical, Spanish speaking, special education teacher" was an idea teacher Karen Allen had to improve Mackinac Island Public School, one of many discussed in an informal meeting involving the school's Board of Education, teachers, and parents Monday, February 5. Fixing the exterior of the...
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Island Community Enjoys Cold 31st Winter Festival
      Urvana Morse and her three-year-old son, Dominic, enjoy some sledding at Great Turtle Park, which was one of the many family events held at Great Turtle Park during Mackinac Island's annual Winter Festival Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4.
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Opening of Doud's Market Continues Family Legacy
Long-time Family-owned Grocery Store To Re-open in Mid-April Under New Name
By Ryan Schlehuber
      The grocery store at the corner of Main Street and Fort Street on Mackinac Island, set to open in mid-April, may have a new name and a new look, but owner Andrew Doud hopes to establish Doud's Market as a reliable grocery store that reaches out to its customers, supporting the Island community.
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