Judge Edward “Ned” Fenlon, former state legislator, received a plaque from Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) in recognition of his accomplishments in helping secure funding to build the Mackinac Bridge in the 1950s. He was honored at a dinner reception at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island last week but could not attend. Mr. Fenlon was presented his plaque Monday, August 15, at MBA headquarters in St. Ignace. Pictured are (from left) Mike Lilliquist of the St. Ignace Welcome Center, Jim Brown, Michael Litzner of MBA, Mr. Fenlon, Meryl Hankey, his long-time friend, his son, Michael Fenlon, and his cousin Jack Fenlon.