By Karen Gould
Michigan tourism generates $17.5 billion in revenue, contributes $971 million in state taxes, and employs 193,000 people.
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Garlyn Zoo of Naubinway will offer free admission for children during its Kids' Day celebration Saturday, August 5. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 29, and postponed due to rain. More...
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A final feasibility report for the Upper Peninsula Gateway Discovery Center, to be based at St. Ignace on the site of the current Welcome Center, should be released this month. More...
As many as 486 bicyclists will be in the Straits of Mackinac area this weekend and should be on Mackinac Island Sunday, August 6. More...
The Earth Keeper project has earned an Environmental Stewardship Award from the Lake Superior Binational Program in recognition of this spring's collection More...
Kendra Voris of Brimley and Aaron Mayer of Rudyard were graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids in May. Ms. Voris received an associate's degree in visual design and Web media. Mr. More...
By Karen Gould
Dale Williams of Clark Township is the Mackinac County Road Commission's new East District foreman, a position that is responsible for five townships and 19 employees. With more than three years experience with the road commission, Mr. More...
Stone, flowers, and perennial plants populate a new community garden in Moran, a work of living art developed along M-123 by soon-to-be Master Gardeners Mary Peterson and Vicky Sayles. More...
Parents can protect children from receiving inappropriate emails and instant messages by registering e-mail addresses with the Protect MI Child Registry, a program of the Michigan Public Service Commission. More...
By Paul Gingras
All contracts for Gros Cap School teachers and support staff are due for renewal Thursday, August 31, and negotiations between the school board and staff are in full swing, said Janice O'Boyle, school board president. More...
Music, Presentations Planned for August 19
The Water Festival, the first of a series of events celebrating the Great Lakes, will be held in Mackinaw City Saturday, August 19, at Conkling Heritage Park on the Lake Huron waterfront. The celebration begins with music at 11 a.m. More...
The 16th Michigan Company B and 4th Texas Company E of southeast Michigan will bring Mackinac Island's Civil War connections to life when they encamp at Fort Mackinac on Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...
The 2005-06 LaSalle High School yearbooks that were ordered can be picked up at the high school library Wednesday, August 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, August 3, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. More...
There are openings still available for the Pickford Hay Days Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament Saturday, August 5. More...
The 26th annual Eastern Upper Peninsula Senior Day is Friday, August 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Sault Ste. Marie. Chippewa-LuceMackinac Community Action is hosting the free event, which includes breakfast at Central Savings Bank from 8 a.m. More...
Water will be the theme of an exhibition by Ontario artists Gail Giuliani and Linda Finn at the Alberta House Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie. Their creations will be shown from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. More...
The community service of Wayne Honnila is now recognized in a monument at the Clark Township park on Hodeck Street in Cedarville. Alimestone boulder topped with an iron anchor, dedicated Saturday, July 15, recalls Mr. More...
Labelles Take Three of Four Top Finishes
Cedarville cottagers Thomas and Franklin Labelle won first place in three out of the four races at the Ensign Class Region V Regatta Friday, July 14, and Sunday, July 16, at Pentwater. More...
A concert by the Irish music band Switchback is planned for Saturday, August 12, at the St. Ignace Marina to raise funds for promotion of the Turtle's Back interactive history museum project. More...
Hikers, campers, families, and outdoors enthusiasts of all ages will converge at the St. Ignace Welcome Center and receive updated information regarding the North Country National Scenic Trail Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
Attendance Levels Flat at Mackinac State Historic Parks This Summer
By Karen Gould
Three property leases generated discussion about historic relevance and future property ownership during a meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at Fort Mackinac Friday, July 21. More...
Mackinac County Sheriff Scott Strait has been appointed to More...
The new State Forest Management plan will be discussed in Sault Ste. Marie and five other locations during August in an effort by the Department of Natural Resources to get public input. More...
People can learn the oil painting technique called "plein air" Tuesday, August 15, through Thursday, August 17, as artist Roger Heuck teaches a course for intermediate and advanced artists. More...
Anglers and boaters staying at Hessel Marina are reporting great luck with fishing, including Colin, age 5, and Steven Henderson, age 3, of Madison, Wisconsin, who were visiting their grandfather, John Henderson of Peoria, Illinois. More...
Daily nature programs are planned at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Chippewa County. More...
The DeTour Reef Light Preservation Society (DRLPS) held its seventh annual "Evening Under the Stars" benefit Saturday, July 8. The event generated funds to preserve the historic DeTour Reef lighthouse. Seventy-eight guests attended the event. More...
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