Charming the horse greets Kristin Wewell and her son, Tyler, of Grand Rapids, Saturday, June 2, at the Little Barn on Mission Hill. See story and photographs, page 2. More...
Horseback riders of all skill levels can learn how to ride, care for, and bond with horses at the Mackinac Island Children’s Riding Academy, also known as the Little Barn, on Mission Hill. More...
Island residents and summer business employees have many opportunities to join in community activities during the summer. Here are some opportunities open to everyone: More...
William Barnwell and Abigail Moeller, both of Mackinac Island, were named to the dean’s list with 4.0 grade point averages for the winter 2018 semester at Northern Michigan University. More...
More seasonal international workers may be available to businesses here because the cap on the H-2B visa program has been increased by the Department of Homeland Security, which has been convinced that businesses need more seasonal help. More...
Richard and Jane Manoogian with “Two Gun Dogs” by John Emms, one of the oil paintings that embrace their “Art of Our Loved Ones” exhibition at Grand Hotel this season. More...
A graveside service for Donald J. “Duck” Andress will be held Thursday, June 14, at 1 p.m. at Ste. Anne’s Cemetery on Mackinac Island. A potluck reception will follow at Great Turtle Park. More...
A memorial service for Frank Nephew will be held Tuesday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church on Mackinac Island. A luncheon will follow. Mr. Nephew passed away April 29, 2018, in Gaylord, at the age of 88. More...
As we begin celebrating the 70th Lilac Festival, the lilacs are starting to burst into bloom. There will be shades of light lavender, white, and deep purple. The aroma from the lilacs will fill the air. More...
Name of Juniper Trail Is Reminder of Early Mackinac Island Forest
BY FRANK STRAUS
From Sugar Loaf to Crooked Tree Road is a well-used horse pathway, Juniper Trail. The trail skirts the northern border of the Turtle’s Back, the upper plateau close to the center of Mackinac Island. More...