Arnold Freight Company

10/08/2026

W.S. WOODFILL ⚓️

09/27/2026

Mackinac has lost a remarkable gentleman, a devoted steward, and someone who gave so much of himself to a place he clearly loved deeply. Our hearts go out to our dear friend Jane and the entire Manoogian family. May they find comfort in knowing how deeply Richard was respected, admired, and loved and how many lives he touched simply by being who he was... Thank you, Richard, for all you gave to Mackinac, to the arts, and to all of us who are fortunate enough to love this Island. Your legacy will remain here, always. 🤍💚❤️

The Mackinac Island State Park Commission deeply mourns the passing of Richard Manoogian, who had served on the Commission since 1999. For much of his tenure on the Commission Manoogian served as Vice Chairman. Among his many philanthropic endeavors was providing the funding for an art museum for Mackinac State Historic Parks in 2010, which the Commission named in his and his wife Jane’s honor.

Mackinac Island State Park Commission chair Daniel J. Loepp released the following statement on behalf of the Commission:

“Richard Manoogian was a giant among giants for Mackinac Island and the arts. For more than 30 years, he gave the island and the Mackinac Island State Park Commission his time, his counsel, and his generosity earning appointments from Governors Gretchen Whitmer, Rick Snyder, Jennifer Granholm, and John Engler. He believed that preserving the island’s history and protecting its beauty were one and the same and he devoted himself to both. That legacy lives on in The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, where centuries of the island’s story are shared with every visitor. On behalf of the Commission, we extend our deepest sympathy to Jane and the Manoogian family, and we will honor Richard by carrying that work forward.”

Flags at all Mackinac State Historic Parks sites will be flown at half-staff through Monday, September 28.

09/26/2026

4 years ago today…. @ the Coal Dock
Roy, Hannah and crew are doing a great job with Rock Hardware! 💪 🔨 🔩 ⛽️

08/05/2026

Happy National Coast Guard Day! Today we salute the brave men and women who are "Always Ready" to protect our waters and save lives. Thank you for your service!

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-coast-guard-day-august-4

08/02/2026

36 Hinckley Picnic Boat doing business soon ⚓️💚

07/30/2026

A beautiful Thursday Morning. W.S. Woodfill with the daily food run to MackinacIsland.Net - Mackinac Island Michigan (Nancy May photo)

06/21/2026

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06/10/2026

Maverick Musser taking care of business! UPS

06/07/2026

Another busy week for The Arnold Freight Company - keeping Mackinac Island supplied 📦⚓️

05/24/2026