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Michigan lawmakers give Mackinac Island control of ferry rates. Neighbors aren’t happy

The Michigan House on Thursday OK'd a bill that would give Mackinac Island authority over all aspects of ferry services to the tourist destination, including prices for not only fares but also parking and baggage handling. Just before the start of the Memorial Day weekend, the House passed Senate Bill 304 by a 91-16 vote Thursday, with all opposition coming from Republicans. The legislation now goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Because it amends the island's charter, it would only take effect if a majority of its residents approve it. Both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City oppose the ...

Alpena 250 celebration

ALPENA — Throughout the remainder of 2026, Alpena will host a wide range of community events as part of Alpena 250, a year-long celebration marking two major milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 50th Anniversary of the Alpena Bi-Path, according a City of Alpena press release on Thursday. The release stated that the celebration will bring together local organizations, institutions, businesses, and residents to commemorate Alpena’s shared history while celebrating the public spaces, creativity, and civic connections. Events and activities will ...

AG Nessel welcomes new head of hate crimes and domestic terrorism unit

LANSING – On Thursday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Assistant Attorney General Nimish R. Ganatra (PNG) as the new head of the Department of Attorney General’s Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit, according to a press release. The release stated this appointment follows recent reports of suspected hate bias across the state, including a confrontation with a Muslim candidate in Dearborn Heights and distribution of antisemitic flyers in Berkley. Nessel also urged residents to report threats, suspicious activity, and acts of bias-motivated violence to local law ...

No Nobel Peace Prize, but definitely an Oscar and an Emmy for Trump

Today, one has to assume that President Donald Trump does not see himself winning the Nobel Peace Prize anytime soon. But, an Oscar and an Emmy? Yes, without any doubt. He has been America's Best Actor in a Drama and Best Director of a Reality TV Show. After all, a man who has threatened to blow up a country to "back to the Stone Ages"; is refusing (via the use of a military blockade) to allow Cuba access to oil/energy needed for their survival, as a "negotiating" tool (some may call it ex-diplomacy, aka: extortion diplomacy); and would want to engage in war over a country's ...

Garden club, ACC to host plant sale

ALPENA — The Alpena Garden Club and Alpena Community College growers will have their annual plant sale on May 21 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The sale is held at the ACC greenhouse area off Woodward Avenue, across from the Northern Lights Arena. The two groups will be selling tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flowers, including hanging baskets. There will also be a perennial plant sale at the same time, at the same location. The plants will be donated by garden club members. People are encouraged to bring boxes to take your plants home.