Mackinaw City News

By Local and Chronicle News Service reports... November 22, 2009, 2:03AM Chronicle file photo Tourism officials want to have the 170-mile West Michigan Pike section of U.S. 31, from the Indiana border north to Ludington, designated as a state historic route to bring more tourism into the area.

The Lake Michigan Tour, an 1100-mile designated scenic route that spans four states, begins "officially" at Ludington, halfway up the western edge of Michigan.

Coast Guard officials say they will not pursue an investigation into a fast ferry headed to Mackinac Island that partially lost power in a storm, stranding 226 passengers in rough waters for more than two hours on Friday.

Some would say it's not the reward you get from reaching a goal, but what you learn during the journey that's important.

Autumn's progress can be followed from Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with spectacular views of Lake Superior, largest of the great lakes, down I-75 through the "mitten" to the port of Toledo, Ohio.

Along the way: It rained during our entire 8 hr drive from Duluth to Mackinaw City, Michigan.

'It is rich in American and Michigan history' Ann L. Fouty write the author McGulpin's Point Lighthouse outside Mackinaw City was relit in 2009 after being extinguished in Dec.

17. In this age of HIV, you didn't hesitate to help. Sadly, he didn't make it. I wanted you to know how grateful I am to you both.

A new medical clinic called Mackinaw City Medical Clinic will soon open in Mackinaw City.

ST. IGNACE, Mich. - A winner of "The Biggest Loser" TV show is scheduled to run in the first Fall Colors Bridge Race over the span that connects Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas.

I spent the weekend in Mackinaw City Michigan and was fortunate enough to witness the 14th annual Parade of Lights.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority says nearly 900 antique tractors crossed the Mackinac Bridge today for the 2nd Annual Antique Tractor Mackinac Bridge Crossing.

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Thousands of Americans walk across the Mackinaw Bridge during the 52nd annual Labor Day Bridge Walk in Mackinaw City, Michigan, yesterday.

From awards to revenue most people in Michigan will agree the "Pure Michigan" ad campaign is a success.

Thousands of people are expected to make the annual five-mile Labor Day trek across the Mackinac Bridge.

Bus drivers fighting to keep their jobs and Sunday bus service have endorsed mayoral challenger Tom Barrow in his candidacy for mayor.

Between 40 and 50-thousand people are expected to be in the straits area this long, Labor Day weekend for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.

Mackinac Island , located just off the North East Coast of Michigan, is a place that can be considered large and small at the same time.

An estimated 1.4 million Michiganians will travel during the 2009 Labor Day holiday, according to a recent AAA survey.