A request to have flowers for the annual Grand Garden Show delivered to Mackinac Island outside of Shepler’s city-restricted freight hauling times spurred an uneasy discussion among members of the city council Wednesday, August 17. More...

The Mackinac Island City Council tabled, again, the request to expand the Shepler’s Dock Wednesday, August 17. The city’s Streets and Sidewalks Committee will further review the applications at an upcoming meeting.  More...

Up until now, the sleepiest races on the Michigan ballot have traditionally been those for the statewide education seats. They include the trustees of the state’s major universities – and a state board of education. More...

Briefly last week, Michigan was ground zero in the 2016 presidential campaign, as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton touted jobs and exchanged jabs in separate appearances in metro Detroit. More...

This week, Mackinac Island has seen two very interesting tall ships, the Niagara and the Viking ship, Draken Harald Hårfagre. It was great to see them tied up at the Arnold dock. More...

“When cold and wet, please rub me dry.  And do not beat me when I’m shy.  Feed twice a week instead of oats,  Pair of carrots - twill shine my coat.  When hot, don’t give me drink or grain,  When icy cold, s More...