Mackinac Island News

U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak announced Caspian, Iron River and Mackinac Island have received a total of $19.7 million in federal funding for water and wastewater system improvements.

Late in August, seven women celebrated their 70th birthdays and 65 years of friendship with a weekend on Mackinac Island near the upper peninsula of Michigan, sharing carriage rides, photo opps, lunch at the Grand Hotel and making memories.

First Mackinac Island, now Kent County. When straw poll results were reported from Kent Republicans "Big Party" on Thursday, Rick Snyder came out on top with 44 percent.

A developer who lobbied the Detroit City Council to approve a $47 million sludge-handling contract is asking a judge that he receive no more than 18 months in prison when he is sentenced Friday on federal bribery charges.

People keep telling Rita McKenzie they're surprised her show was so much fun. It makes you wonder why they'd popped for a $39.50 ticket in the first place, but it's the same thing McKenzie keeps saying about Michigan.

About half of the parts needed for the Seventh Street Bridge have arrived in Port Huron.

MASON - Mason police officer James H. Duthie is retiring after 32 years of service with the department.

The independent film Mr. Art Critic was released on DVD a couple of weeks ago. Now, normally I don't "do" video reviews, but this opportunity was too good to pass up for several reasons.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks at a luncheon Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 during the 28th Biennial Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, Mich.

HOLT - A group of 42 seniors from Delhi Township were stuck on a ferry during rough weather near Mackinac Island Oct.

The captain of the Arnold Transit Mackinac Island ferry that lost partial power in a storm Friday was properly licensed, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.

The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island - situated between the Upper and Lower Michigan peninsulas - just completed its 122nd year of operation.

Coast Guard officials say they will not pursue an investigation into a fast ferry headed to Mackinac Island that partially lost power in a storm, stranding 226 passengers in rough waters for more than two hours on Friday.

The front page advertisement and related web-link regarding Mackinac Island in the Oct.

Travelers who aren't driving commercial vehicles will be able to cross the Mackinac Bridge for free on Sunday as part of the commemoration of the Mighty Mac's 52nd birthday.

Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:38 a.m. While there might not be such thing as a free lunch, there is the first-ever "Free Fare Day" being planned at the Mackinac Bridge for Sunday, Nov.

Here's your trivia question for the day: If Yellowstone, established in 1872, was the nation's first national park, which one was America's second national park? Hint: It's not Yosemite and it's not in the west.

Dr. William Lafferty of Bexley received a State History Award for his book "Buckets and Belts." The award was presented at the Historical Society of Michigan's 135th annual State History Conference, held on Mackinac Island on Oct.

Katie Brown is running late. "Sorry," she apologizes on the phone, taking a break from a TV shoot in northern Michigan.

Along the way: It rained during our entire 8 hr drive from Duluth to Mackinaw City, Michigan.