News across Mackinac County
Haunted Theatre Still Bringing Laughs and Screams to Mackinac Island 52 Years Later
For the past 52 years, Mackinac Island residents and tourists have laughed, screamed, and had fun while visiting the Haunted Theatre. The original theatre building was originally constructed in 1885 as a roller rink by Charles Caskey, who is most famous for building Grand Hotel…
Rudy The Decorator
This past weekend, we hosted our annual Dorothy Draper Decorating Weekend at Grand Hotel. This is always a highlight event for us as we love sharing our passion for decorating, entertaining, and living in such a special setting. The weather this past weekend was nothing short of…
St. Ignace Volleyball Showing Strong Start to Regular Season Ahead of Home Opener
St. Ignace varsity volleyball is off to a perfect 3-0 start to the regular season in its new era under coach Mackenzie Sylvain, and the Saints looked poised for another dangerous season in the Eastern Upper Peninsula Athletic Conference. To open the season, the Saints joined the…
Island Bookstore to Combine Two Locations
Book worms have been able to choose from a selection of paperbacks and hardcovers from one of Mackinac Island’s two bookstores for years. But soon, the larger Mackinac Island Bookstore will move from its little nook near the Lilac Tree Hotel and combine with its smaller location…
Hygh Says Goodbye: Tourism Director to Retire After 16 Years
Tim Hygh has served as the Executive Director of the Mackinac Island Convention and Visitors Bureau for over fifteen years. Hygh started his career working as a journalist with 9and10 News on the weekends while he was still in college. After he graduated from Central Michigan…
Perpetrator in Sexual Assault Arrested, Officials Advise Safety Precautions
Mackinac Island is a whimsical place that transports people back to a time where horse-drawn carriages and carts were the norm. But like everywhere else, it can be dangerous walking alone at night, especially for women, and this was highlighted by a recent sexual assault and…
Driver arrested following crash on Mackinac Bridge
MACKINAC COUNTY - A serious two-vehicle crash on the Mackinac Bridge resulted in multiple injuries and the arrest of an individual for Reckless Driving Causing Serious Impairment of a Body Function, which is a felony offense. The bridge was temporarily closed while emergency…
Its Always the Plumbing – Owning a House on Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is full of impressive examples of gorgeous Victorian style architecture. Some elements are seen on original homes that date back to the 1880s and some houses strive to look old using fancy trim and colorful gingerbread adornments. Generally, there is no such thing…
A Look at History
Many Mackinac Island resources, including a historical marker on Market Street, remember the 1822 incident on Mackinac Island that led to a revolution in the research of human physiology. After a hole was literally shot into his abdomen, Islander Alexis St. Martin became the…
Nature Notes
Recently, several friends have encountered owls while riding on trails in the evening or even landing on their barn roof. Throughout the year it is not uncommon to sight or, even more commonly, hear owls here at Mackinac. There are three that one is most likely to encounter and…
News About People on Mackinac Island
The Harvest Moon has been absolutely gorgeous! Nancy May has taken some outstanding pictures. The weather this week has been fabulous with warm temperatures, sunshine and cool nights. People have really been enjoying Fall on Mackinac! Decorations for the autumn season are going…
Project Backpack Preps Children for School Year Ahead
The St. Ignace Area Schools resumes classes Tuesday, September 8, and many families are already getting ready after the Mackinac County Child Protection Roundtable’s annual Project Backpack giveaway. The event paired a street fair flavor with the school district’s annual open…