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

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.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Threatened with fines, Shepler's halts extended service for Mackinac Island residents and tourists.  The ferry owners committed to working with city, but also worried about government mandates in restrictive new two-year franchises could mean fines.

Monday, November 22, 2010  It’s official. The City of Mackinac Island will allow all three ferry line companies to service the island at least 2 more years.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  The dispute is heating up over a newly proposed ferry line for Mackinac Island.  Wednesday, city leaders heard concerns from across the community.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Arnold Transit Company and Star Line are proposing a merger to form a new ferry boat operating company called Northern Ferry Company to service Mackinac Island.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  As City leaders on Mackinac Island discuss purchasing docks and entering into an agreement with one ferry company, the other ferry company left out of the mix is taking the battle to court.