On Ballot: Litzner, Hill, Patrick, Leveille, Frazier, McPhee
Six candidates are seeking five seats on the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners.
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Newton Township will ask the public to approve two four-year millages, each for 0.9182 mill, at the primary election Tuesday, August 3. More...
Mackinac County voters will be asked to consider a “separate tax limitation” proposal which, if passed, would raise 6.2 mills for general operations in the county, townships, and intermediate school district. More...
Voters at the August 3 primary will be asked to renew a 1-mill, five-year road millage for Clark Township, expected to levy $192,927 in its first year. More...
By Ted Booker
The city is still negotiating its Four of July fireworks bill after finding that more than 100 bursts were never fired during the finale, and the city council, meeting Monday, July 19, ordered a monthly recreation department report, in view of City More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace July 12 through July 14, Judge Clayton Graham and Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
Three candidates are seeking nomination for the seat of state senator for the 37th District, previously held by Jason Allen, in the August 3 primary. More...
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has become the first tribe in Michigan -- and fifth in the nation -- to establish smoke-free housing units for tribal members. More...
Commercial hunting guide regulations on state land and Commercial Forest Act-enrolled land will be topics of two informational meetings scheduled for Thursday, July 22, in Newberry. More...
By Karen Gould
Nine trains a day traveled into Mackinaw City in the 1930s. Milk was delivered in horse-drawn wagons, the doctor's office was above the saloon, and the town had two railroad roundhouses. More...
By Allison Knopp
Mackinac Island Town Crier
Two fast entries, frequent winner Windquest and Hong Kong racer Beau Geste, will be among competitors to test their top speeds in the annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac to begin Saturday, July 24, bringing 3,500 to 4,000 sailors to the More...
By Rebecca Jaskot
Mackinac Island Town Crier
The new art museum at Marquette Park on Mackinac Island will be a place where local artists can show their work, where Mackinac State Historic Parks can chronicle the history of Mackinac, and where children can learn, said Richard Manoogian during t More...
Dan's Place Horseshoe League Women's AA: Jack Pine 55, Paul Thompson Trucking 53, Oops and Whoops 46, Willabee's 36, Chippewa Animal Clinic 25. Women's A: Mark's Tire 39, Demawating Development 35, Northern Floor Covering 25. More...
The St. Ignace Saints varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams will hold tryouts during the first official three days of practice Wednesday, August 11, through Friday, August 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the middle school. More...
By Michael Ayala
An ordinance regulating the erection of commercial and residential wind turbines was adopted by the Mackinaw City Village Council following thorough questioning Thursday, July 15. More...
Traffic crossing the Mackinac Bridge increased 0.6% for the month of June, compared to June 2009, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. This June, 391,502 vehicles crossed the bridge, while 388,997 crossed during June 2009. More...
James Mansavage, 55, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, was found dead in Lake Michigan near Top of the Lake Rest Area in Garfield Township Saturday, July 17. More...
By Rebecca Jaskot
Mackinac Island Town Crier
Mackinac Island's horse culture will be celebrated Wednesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 24, during the second Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse, hosted by Mackinac Horsemen's Association (MHA). More...
Rock for Life, a Christian rock music festival hosted by the Rexton Mennonite Church, will be at the Hudson Township ball park in Rexton Saturday, July 31, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the gates opening at noon. More...
After 25 years, the annual Blacksmith Convention on Mackinac Island has been canceled, as Mackinac State Historic Parks, which sponsored the event, turns its attention to new programs. More...
A Christmas in July fundraiser dinner with hot dogs and hamburgers will benefit the Mackinac County Children’s Toy Drive Thursday, July 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gateway Lanes and Fred’s Pub in St. Ignace. More...
The St. Ignace Fire Department is sending letters seeking donations for a program that produces printed educational fire prevention materials for children. The materials are distributed by the department at community events through out the year. More...
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