Most Mackinac Island businesses close for the winter, but it's nearly time for them to reopen. Here's what to know in 2025.

Mackinac’s city charter, approved by the Michigan Legislature in 1899 ... have been working on a draft amendment to the island’s existing ferry boat regulation ordinance.

The city’s charter of 1899 - which was later affirmed by the Michigan Supreme Court ... but also all of the docks suitable for ferry boat operation on Mackinac Island and in St. Ignace and ...

Two Michigan cities are nominated as some of the best historic small towns in the country. How you can vote for them.

Owners of the Mackinac Island Ferry Company and the city of Mackinac ... in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan against the city over what it calls a maritime contract ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After several years of changes, a rift has formed between the Mackinac Island City Council and the island’s top ferry services. Shepler’s Inc. and Mackinac ...

The two passenger ferry companies that serve Mackinac Island are suing the city over ... U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The suit argues the city can’t “unilaterally ...

Two Michigan cities, Ludington and Mackinac Island, are nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best historic small towns in the U.S. Ludington was voted number one in the contest in 2024 and is known for its ...