Celebrating The Many Cultures of Mackinac Island
| May 19, 2022
Little Josie Badour, who lives on Mackinac with her parents Caroline and Pete, dances to the music of Mariachi Cristal, a Detroit based Mariachi band, during the Mackinac Arts Council’s...
Education, Arts, Recreation Programs Get Grant Awards
By Alexis Rankin | May 19, 2022
A steady flux of visitors arrived at the Mackinac Island Community Foundation Thursday morning, May 12, the joy of their visit uninhibited by the rainy weather. Welcomed by Executive Director...
Racing Season Begins With Fort2Fort
By Paige Hodder | May 19, 2022
Eric Howle describes his favorite scene in the Fort2Fort footrace: “You come through the really old cedars and then come by the original fort cemetery… It is very, very pretty.”...
Island Is Featured Port for Great Lakes Cruise Ships
| May 12, 2022
The Viking Octantis sat off Mackinac Island’s boardwalk Monday, May 9, high winds making a landing in the harbor precarious. Great Lakes cruise ships will be a common sight at...
Businesses Get Mixed Results in H-2B Lottery
By Stephanie Fortino | May 12, 2022
As the 2022 tourism season begins, local businesses are readying their establishments and staff for what is hoped to be another successful year. While many places are still looking for...
Three Graduating Seniors Receive Scholarships for Continuing Education
staff - Anne Vieau | May 19, 2022
A new scholarship program has been established at Mackinac Island Public School, created by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, the...
Council Approves More Vehicles as Memorial Day Weekend Deadline Nears
By Stephanie Fortino | May 19, 2022
Continuing in the spring rush for temporary motor vehicle and trailer permits, the city council deliberated and approved multiple requests...
Recreation Department Plans Classes; Employee Gathering Is Sun.
| May 19, 2022
The Mackinac Island Recreation Department has released an initial schedule of events and activities, with the notable addition of two...
Track, Field Team Returns Larger Than Ever Following 3-year Hiatus
By Stephanie Fortino | May 12, 2022
The Mackinac Island track and field team is experiencing a revival this year, the first time a track team has...
After Practicing Basics, Island Linksters Are Ready for New Golfing Season
By Stephanie Fortino | May 12, 2022
The Mackinac Island golf team boasts seven players this year, who are competing for veteran coach Mary Patay. The season...
Mackinac Island Girls, Boys Gear Toward Season With Strong Commitment
By David Latva | December 9, 2021
Despite its small size, Mackinac Island Public School has a strong turnout of student athletes each year. Wintertime means Lakers...
Lakers Host 7 Schools for 18th Mackinac Island Volleyball Tournament
By David Latva | October 7, 2021
Mackinac Island hosted the 18th Lakers volleyball tournament Saturday, October 2. The Cardinal Mooney Cardinals defeated the Mackinaw City Comets...
Hubel, Arlo Are Grand Champions at Jumper Horse Show
| October 7, 2021
A hunter-jumper show was held at the Community Equestrian Center Saturday, September 18, with Rachel Hubel and Faith Cogswell taking...
Victor Callewaert
| May 19, 2022
Victor Andre Callewaert, Jr., a long-time resident of Mackinac Island who will be remembered as one of the island’s biggest...
Alice Martin Service
| May 19, 2022
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Alice Martin will be held Saturday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. at...
Lalitha ‘Lala’ Rangaraj
| May 12, 2022
Lalitha “Lala” Rangaraj of Mackinac Island passed away suddenly on the Island Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was born May...
Artist Kristine Granger Experiences Mackinac’s Magic During Residency
By Meghan King | February 3, 2022
Kristine Granger, an interdisciplinary artist, explored the concepts of memory and nostalgia in her work while completing a twoweek residency...
Jurcak Joins Grand Hotel as President of Operations
| December 9, 2021
Grand Hotel has a new president of operations, David Jurcak, who joined the hotel this fall. He will oversee the...
A Look at History
BY FRANK STRAUS | May 19, 2022
Point Lookout From the western corner of Mackinac Island’s City Cemetery, a narrow road points northeast. Those who follow this...
NEWS ABOUT PEOPLE ON MACKINAC ISLAND
BY MARGARET DOUD | May 19, 2022
The weather has felt more like spring lately. Trilliums are starting to pop in the woods, the hillside in front...
HORSE TALES
by Candice C. Dunnigan | May 19, 2022
We use horse-related terms even in the high geared and high speed lifestyles of today. They still pop up in...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
| September 9, 2021
To the Editor: I attended a wedding Saturday, August 28, and it rained heavily right after. There were no taxis available to get us to...
More Research Into Island Harbor Wreck Is Needed
| September 2, 2021
To the Editor: I enjoyed reading Kevin Ailes and Frank Strauss’ comments about the Mackinac Island harbor wreck. I know Kevin came up with a...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
| August 19, 2021
To the editor: I have been an admiring reader of Frank Straus’ history columns since they began in the Town Crier, and particularly want to...