Eagles’ Zaharias off to NCAA D-III Beloit College

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced that defenceman C.J. Zaharias has committed to attend NCAA Division III Beloit College where he will further his education and continue his playing career with the Buccaneers men’s hockey program. Hailing from Prairie Grove, Illinois, […]

Eagles’ Nemecek & Hoff commit to NCAA D-III Southern New Hampshire

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced the NCAA Division III commitment of forwards Nolan Nemecek and Ethan Hoff, who will further their education and continue their playing careers at Southern New Hampshire University in the fall. Finishing up his Jr. A […]

2026 Mackinac Island Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Mackinac Island Community Foundation trustees and staff are pleased to share news of recent scholarship decisions totaling $121,227 supporting students graduating from Mackinac Island Public School. This year we had an incredible group of students who exceeded academic expectations. School on the island has its own set of difficulties and […]

Mackinac Island Youth Search & Rescue Day

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI — Visitors and residents will have a rare opportunity to experience real‑world public‑safety demonstrations up close as the first Youth Search & Rescue Day comes to Mackinac Island during the Lilac Festival weekend, June 12th -14th. Presented by the Restore the Horse Foundation and generously hosted by the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association, […]

My Mom Is Home

Hello everyone. It’s me again, Maverick, with this month’s edition of “Cat Tales.” Look at that cheesy grin. I am so excited and happy that my mom is home from the hospital. I have so much to tell you. It goes without saying I was super lonely. My mom’s friend […]

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Paul Clemente 

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, May 19 to honor and remember former state Representative Paul Clemente. The flag lowering will coincide with former state Representative Clemente’s birthdate.  “State Representative Paul Clemente was dedicated to supporting communities Downriver and across the state,” said Governor Whitmer. “As a former small business […]

Traverse City Man Arrested for Recording Person in Private Area

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On May 12, Joseph Osborne, 43, of Traverse City, was arrestedfollowing an investigation into allegations that he used an electronic device to record a juvenile. In February 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post began investigatingthe allegations. The preliminary investigation indicated that […]

Traverse City Man Arrested for Assault After Road Rage Incident

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On May 14, a 36-year-old man from Traverse City, was arrestedfollowing an investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in the Meijer parking lot in Grand TraverseCounty. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 14, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Postresponded to Meijer […]

Wakefield Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity

GOGEBIC COUNTY, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of George Hilty, 41 of Wakefield, foraggravated possession of child sexually abusive material. Hilty was arrested following an investigation which was initiated by the National Center for Missing andExploited […]

STALWART, MICHIGAN — The Stalwart Fair is proud to announce the celebration of the 120th Anniversary of the Stalwart Fair, taking place this summer in the heart of Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. For generations, the Stalwart Fair has brought together families, farmers, exhibitors, horsemen, local businesses, and visitors for a […]