School Superintendent Roger Schrock will step down from his post on or near October 31, the Mackinac Island Board of Education announced at its meeting Thursday, August 20, a termination that both he and the school board say is friendly.   More...

Minimum lot size requirements for new parcels in Harrisonville should be doubled, say Master Plan Committee members, who want to reducing density there to relieve the burden on the city’s wastewater treatment plant and increase lot sizes to ac More...

The 4H Mackinac Horse Club members are holding a one-day fundraising raffle Sunday, August 30. A handembroidered quilt of horses made by Jackie Bradley will be given to the winning ticket holder. More...

Plans made by local Star Line employees Mike North and Craig Skutt water-ski and tube behind a ferry boat from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island were rescheduled from the original date of Saturday, August 22, to the following Saturday.   More...

The Stuart House Museum is expanding on another facet of Mackinac Island's history, its military service. American Legion Chapman St. More...

While conducting research for her master's thesis, Ruth Nelson fell in love with the story of St. Ignace founder Father Jacques Marquette and his exploration of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. That admiration for Fr. More...

The third annual "Rendezvous at the Straits" traditional powwow will be Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, at the Father Marquette National Memorial in St. Ignace. More...

When Marc Bobinski opened the Double Oven Bakery this year, he knew it would be a good opportunity to make baked goods and chat with local residents.   "I enjoy meeting people," he said. He also likes to talk, and he loves to bake. More...

In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge League games for the week ending Wednesday, August 26, Nancy Keogh placed first, Wendy Young placed second, and Kay Berke placed third. More...

The best thing about Mackinac Island? “Horses,” say these children Friday morning, August 14. The minute parents gave the OK to go outside, the children made a beeline to the front walk at Metivier Inn on Market Street. More...

Out in the Straits sits a rock, Where tourists by the thousands flock. Where horse is king, and reigns supreme, From saddle horse to draying team. Steeped in history and Indian lore, Mackinac remains as before. More...

The first day of the Sporties for Shorties class on Mackinac Island Monday, August 10, saw four youngsters join in, eager to run and play. More...

Dining at the Village Inn Friday, August 21, was Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Holmstrom, shown here with employees Jarod Zacharko (left) and James Dewey. More...

Since 2000, Mackinac Associates has contributed more than $1 million to support the educational and recreational activities of Mackinac State Historic Parks. More...

The Mackinac Island Fire Department brought in its latest in a long line of victories for the eighth annual Guns-n- Hoses Softball Tournament Sunday, August 23, at Great Turtle Park. More...