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Friday, March 22, 2013 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  As the S.S. Badger prepares for its 60th season,  a federal ruling could determine the future of the last coal-fired steamship.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Passengers aboard the Seastreak Wall Street said dozens of people who had been standing, waiting to disembark, were hurled to the deck by the impact.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Authorities say a west Michigan man accidentally shot off his index finger during a hunting incident.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Officials with the S.S. Badger say they are confident the steam ship will be making the trek across Lake Michigan in the new year, despite a defeat in Congress.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The S.S. Badger season is being extended due to the number of wind tower shipments.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The team brought its act to a freight ferry on its way to Mackinac Island on Monday.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The EPA is giving the S.S. Badger approval to apply for an Individual Permit.

Monday, October 17, 2011  The Glen Lake football team, set to play St. Ignace, was trapped in traffic on the south side of the bridge. But that's when a local business stepped up to get them to their game.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Tuesday, Mackinac Island got a piece of equipment the island fire department says they've needed for a very long time.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  The S.S. Badger will make it's maiden voyage for the 2011 sailing season on Thursday, May 26.  The trip from Ludington to Manitowoc,  Wisconsin will come with it's own fanfare.

Monday, April 11, 2011  The Mackinac Island City Commission has approved Shepler's Ferry's request to offer discounted rates.  $3 coupons for people staying in hotels and $8 rates for groups of 50 or more.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret Doud tells 7&4 News Shepler's franchise application has been accepted, and Shepler's and Northern Ferry Company will both be able to provide service to the Island.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Thursday, Mayor Margaret Doud told 7&4 Shepler's has until Friday to either accept or decline their proposed ferry franchise.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Wednesday, Ferry services started back up to and from Mackinac Island and residents were quick to get on the ship!