Steps to inspect and repair the roof of the Mackinac Island Firehall roof have begun after the Building and Grounds Committee met Wednesday, August 17, with city building inspector Dennis Dombroski. Mr. More...

In the article “Equestrians Show Skills: For Island Riders, Summer Horse Show Is All About Fun” (August 20, 2011) Diana Dupre is mistakenly identified as Kate Dupre.   More...

The status of Mackinac Island’s National Historic Landmark designation will remain in jeopardy until the city establishes downtown local historic districts, say U.S. Department of the Interior officials.  More...

Robert H. Bynoe II, 43, of Mackinac Island, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 20, 2011, at his store in Mackinaw City.  He was born December 17, 1967, in Southfield to Robert H. and Judith Ann (nee Dufina) Bynoe.  More...

Frederick J. Dykstra, 54, of St. Ignace died unexpectedly Friday morning, August 19, 2011, at his home on Rabbits Back Road in St. Ignace Township.  He was born February 6, 1957, in St. Ignace to Kenneth and Merle (nee Wilkins) Dykstra.  More...

In the endorsement derby for the 2012 GOP nomination to oppose two-term Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow, former nine-term U.S. Representative Pete Hoekstra has a substantial lead over a field of relative unknowns. His best is yet to come.  More...

Lin and Dave Sheppard own a mare named Atty. The mare lives with them at British Landing, on the western shores of Mackinac Island. The horse shares barn and corral space with their other mare, Diamond. More...

We received a heavy rain Sunday, August 21, with a mixture of hail. Days continue to be busy, with many tourists visiting our beautiful Island. People come from all over the United States and the world to experience the magic of Mackinac. More...