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It’s a Star Spangled Fourth of July at Fort Mackinac
Historic and iconic Fort Mackinac will be decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting for A Star Spangled Fourth of July, this July 4, with games available starting at 3:30 p.m. and a special program at 4:00 p.m. It will be an 1880s Independence Day, with a...
Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Co. sells to Florida billionaire
The second of two ferry services that shuttle visitors to Mackinac Island from the mainland of Michigan has sold to the Florida billionaire who purchased Shepler's Ferry two years ago, sources confirmed to the Detroit Free Press. The Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Co. closed the deal at 11:59 p.m. Friday with the Hoffmann Family of Companies, led by patriarch David Hoffmann, of Naples, Florida. He has told of working as a child with his father, a...
Mackinac Island: A summer destination
The Inn at Stonecliffe has reopened after a two-year, $40 million property-wide renovation. Carousel Arcade is located on Market Street, which runs parallel to Main Street, and is part of the Bicycle Street Inn and Suites properties. Photo from Carousel Arcade. The new Milliken Nature Center was designed to accentuate...
Ultimate A-Z
We’re running down the ULTIMATE list of the BEST places, people, and things that make our town SHINE with the Ultimate A-Z! Monday & Tuesday – Nominate your favourite individual or business for this week’s letter by visiting our Facebook page. Wednesday & Thursday – Vote for...
Incredible Distance Sign in Northern Michigan Showcases the Magnitude of America’s North Country Trail
The United States has some well known hiking trails that are truly grand in scope. Many think of the Appalachian Trail in the east or the Pacific Crest Trail in the west. In the northern tier of the country is the, aptly named North Country Trail. The vast system of...
Soo Locks open to public to celebrate Engineer's Day
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Once a year, the Soo Locks open to the public for Engineer's Day. Visitors toured the complex and waved to the ships, and also learned about the major work going into the locks. For most visitors to the Soo Locks on Engineer's Day, just...
Sault Ste. Marie hosts annual International Bridge Walk
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- People got a chance to walk across a Michigan landmark this weekend. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Walk was on Saturday. Attendees enjoyed an easy pace and spectacular views of the twin Saults, the Saint Mary's River and the Soo Locks. The walk...
Laker Hockey Announces 2024-25 Full Schedule
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Lake Superior State (LSSU) hockey program has announced the remainder of its 2024-25 hockey schedule, as announced by Head Coach Damon Whitten on Tuesday. In addition, season ticket packages for the 2024-25 season are available now at the early bird rate for $245 for a 19-game home schedule. Prices will increase to $265 on September 1, 2024. All season packages include first round CCHA playoff tickets. Season ticket packages for seniors and children are available by calling 906-635-2601.
Mackinac Island’s ferry business now belongs to one Florida family
The marine division of a family-owned private equity firm is expanding its extensive Northern Michigan holdings with the acquisition of the last independently owned ferry company serving Mackinac Island. Subscribe and get unlimited access to Crain's Detroit Business. Rachel Watson is a reporter covering residential real estate in West Michigan,...
Hoffmanns of Naples acquire Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Co.
The Hoffmanns gobbled up the second of two ferry services that shuttle visitors to Mackinac Island from the mainland of Michigan. The Naples-based Hoffmann Family of Companies closed on the deal with Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Company near midnight on Friday. It follows the family's purchase of competitor Shepler's...
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