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Governor Whitmer Signs Bill Putting Speed Limit On M-185
(Lansing, MI) – M-185 around Mackinac Island now has a speed limit. Governor Whitmer signed a bill to limit bicycles and electric bicycles to 15-miles-an-hour on the highway. The speed limit was needed, according to Whitmer’s office, because electric bicycles can reach 28-miles-an-hour and cause safety hazards for people and horses.
Ferris State vs. Lake Superior State in First-Ever Traverse City College Hockey Clash
Ferris State University men's ice hockey team will face Lake Superior State in the "2024 Superior Ice Showdown: Traverse City Takeover" on November 16, marking the first college hockey game in Traverse City. The game will take place at Centre Ice Arena with a puck drop at 6:07 p.m. (ET).
Ferris State hockey to face Lake Superior State in Traverse City in November
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — The Ferris State University hockey squad will have a special opportunity to compete in the Traverse City area this fall as the Bulldogs will take on Lake Superior State in the "2024 Superior Ice Showdown: Traverse City Takeover" set for Nov. 16. The two Central...
MSP arrests Sault Ste. Marie man for child sexually abusive activity
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WLUC) - A 21-year-old man Sault Ste. Marie man has been arrested for aggravated child sexually abusive activity, possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) arrested...
UPDATE: Sault Ste. Marie man faces 18 charges for viewing, possessing child pornography
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WZMQ) – UPDATE 7/10/24: Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit has clarified the charges Dumas is facing. He is charged with ten counts of child sexually abusive activity – aggravated, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and six counts of child sexually abusive material – aggravated possession.
Mackinac Island design shop unveils new Mackinac Bridge shirts
Threads of Mackinac, a Mackinac Island design shop that offers unique T-shirts, sweatshirts and other apparel, has rolled out a new shirt line this summer featuring Michigan’s iconic Mackinac Bridge. Creating a design that pays homage to this landmark has long been a goal of the shop’s owners. Not...
Last “Lawless” Highway in Michigan Finally Receiving a Speed Limit
We all know the rules of the road, and one of the main ones we're expected to follow is the speed limit. Whether it's 15 or 75 MPH, if you keep it at or below that speed, you're likely to have a better time as you travel around the state. But, until this week- there was still one highway in Michigan that was lawless and unregulated, having no speed limit.
Sault Ste. Marie man charged with possession of child pornography
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Sault Ste. Marie man has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography, according to Michigan State Police. Jacob Tyler Dumas, 21, was arraigned in the 91st District Court on July 2 on the following charges:. Ten counts of aggravated possession of child sexually...
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe’s fish program releases 1M walleye into Michigan waterways
Mich. (WLUC) - The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians shared this year’s walleye and whitefish stocking results. Since 1995, their fish-rearing program introduced 20 million walleye into the ecosystem. This year, over one million walleye and 45,421 whitefish were released into Northern Michigan waters. Sault Ste. Marie...
LSSU and Ferris State hockey teams to compete in Traverse City later this year
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The first-ever collegiate hockey game in Traverse City is scheduled to take place later this year. The 2024 Superior Ice Showdown: Traverse City Takeover event is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Centre Ice Arena. The game will be a...
Riding the wave
Paths to a post-high school education can lead in many directions. Among the opportunities for youth in Michigan and beyond is the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville. It’s the only accredited boat building school in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The school’s growing importance is underscored...
Mackinac Island highway where cars are banned gets a speed limit
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – A highway on Mackinac Island – where cars are banned – is getting a speed limit for the first time, FOX 2 Detroit reports. On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that targets electric bicycles zooming around the island, the report said. The new law sets the speed limit at 15 mph on M-185, which encircles the island.
Enjoy Family Fun With Mackinac Island Ferry Company
It’s our Summer Getaway Week on Daytime Chicago and with prices going up these days, it may be hard to plan a family vacation that is both fun and affordable. A trip to Mackinac Island may be what you’re looking for. Mackinac Island has fares to fit many...
Pride Ride Around Island Is July 10
Wednesday, July 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Straits Pride will host a ride around Mackinac Island. All are welcome, and the event will kick off from Marquette Park making two stops at Devil’s Kitchen and British Landing. For future events with Straits Pride, visit their website. For more local news, check our website for new Top News […]
This Rare, Historic Home on Mackinac Island is for Sale
If you've been to Mackinac Island, you know what a trip it can be. If you've ever wanted to travel back in time to the Colonial era of the United States, this is where you need to be. It's a small community, with old-world appeal, and a charming, slow style of life.
Yacht Club Bridge Results Announced
In Mackinac Island Yacht Club Bridge play for the week ending Wednesday, July 3, Marsha Dunnigan placed first and Dick Riel and Nancy Keogh tied for second place. ¦ Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today! The post Yacht Club Bridge Results Announced first appeared on Mackinac Island Town Crier.
Doud’s Market on Mackinac Island celebrates 140 years as America’s oldest grocery store
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - On a recent day inside Doud’s Market on Mackinac Island, the narrow aisles were bustling with the afternoon crowd. Island workers were making a late lunch run, picking up sandwiches and salads from the grab-and-go display. Summer cottage owners were surveying the big liquor selection behind the cash registers. And daytrippers were filling baskets with picnic items to take to the nearby park. In the back, grocery orders destined for the far-flung homes were being prepped for delivery.
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