News across Mackinac County
Mackinac Island
There is a tinge of fall in the air, and the winds have been stronger! However, we have had some very nice days and people are still enjoying biking, hiking, riding horses, and taking a ride in a carriage! Flowers are still gorgeous all over the Island, and I see some mums…
MichMack HiSTORIES
The portrait of Cherokee Chief David Vann is featured this month in the Michilimackinac Historical Society’s McKenney-Hall Portrait Collection. David Vann was born in the East Cherokee Nation, Georgia Province, in 1800 and became a consequential leader of the Cherokee people. He…
West Mackinac
It’s good news week. The official notice came from Graymont Corp. that the school/community sign campaign for Engadine has been awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000. The goal is to attain $40,000 for the digital sign; this is a great boost to the campaign. Donations, big or…
The Weekly Wave
The mornings are cooler and darker. The cup of coffee or tea feels good, just wrapping one’s hands around it. Streaks of orange and shades of red herald the rising sun as the carotenoids (yellows and oranges) and anthocyanins (reds and purples) herald the dying tree leaves, the…
This Week in History
The second half of September is loaded with many famous events, battles, births, and deaths, but one of the most important for recent American history is the Little Rock Crisis. As the country honors its 250 years of existence and history, the nation also remembers that former…
Mackinac County Sheriff’s Report
During the week beginning Sunday, September 13, and ending Saturday, September 19, the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office assisted Child Protective Services, Clark Township EMS, Mackinac Island Police Department, Portage Township Fire Department, and Michigan State Police. They…
Trek the Mighty Mac is September 26
St. Ignace’s trail network will be on display during the Trek the Mighty Mac off-road vehicle parade weekend. The 12th annual incarnation of the Mackinac Bridge crossing will be Saturday, September 26, leading into a day of off-road adventures to promote the area as a trail…
City Water Rates May Increase, New Ferry Lane Signage Considered
Future water line work to replace any remaining lead pipes, and any galvanized pipes connected to them, was a topic of discussion for the St. Ignace City Council at its Tuesday, September 8, meeting. The council members spoke with C2AE engineer Brian Zatloukal about what the…
Mackinac Social Enjoying “Terrific” First Year Serving Residents and Tourists
Longtime residents and frequent visitors to Mackinac Island may have noticed a new restaurant along the Island’s packed waterfront this season. The Mackinac Social is celebrating its first year of operation serving “casual bites and elevated nights.” Mackinac Island offers no…
Music on the Trail Celebrates the Arts, Nature’s Wonder
Art and nature came together in a celebration of culture with the Mackinac Art Council’s Music on the Trail event Sunday afternoon, September 13. The free, five-hour event took place along the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail featuring performances by Michigan musicians, dancers,…
St. Ignace Cross Country Cruising Through the Start of the Season
The St. Ignace cross country team is stretching its legs as the first third of the 2026 season carries on into mid-September, and the Saints are enjoying some early success. Through the early going of the season, the Saints are showing gradual improvement and working toward their…
Lapping Mackinac Island: More Than 1,600 Take Part in Eight-Mile Run
The timeless beauty of Mackinac Island mixed with the thrill of athletic endeavour, the challenge of competition, and long-standing traditions Saturday morning, September 12, in the 55th annual Mackinac Island Eight-Mile Run and Walk. The race was one lap of the Island on M-185…