Michigan Early Voting Dashboard Opens Historic Local View of Early Ballot Returns

Posted on October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The 2026 election is Michigan’s first midterm to combine constitutionally guaranteed early voting, widespread automatic absentee voting, and a public

St. Clair Inn Celebrates 100 Years With Historic Tours, Prohibition Stories and Centennial Events

Posted on October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The historic St. Clair Inn celebrates its 100th anniversary in November 2026 with a guided history tour, public open house and gala along the St. Clair River.

History of Whitmore Lake Michigan – 17 Remarkable Views Show Life in the Early 1900s – Video

Posted on October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Whitmore Lake once welcomed vacationers by train, cut winter ice for shipment and hosted Michigan football camps. These seven episodes follow the hotels, swimming towers, dance halls and fires that changed the town.

Michigan Approves 185-Megawatt Sanilac County Solar Project Amid Growing Thumb Opposition

Posted on October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 by Michael Hardy

DTE Energy’s Peatville Solar project advances as Michigan’s Thumb debates farmland preservation, renewable energy development and industrial data centers. SANILAC

El Niño Forecast Favors Warmer, Drier Winter Across Michigan

Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan could face a warmer, somewhat drier winter as a powerful El Niño shifts weather patterns across North America, according

The Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago: routes, map and planning tips

Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago is now the second most popular pilgrim route after the French Way.

Fairy Tale Trail Set for Saturday at Port Austin History Center

Posted on October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by Michael Hardy

PORT AUSTIN, Mich. — A Fairy Tale Trail is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the

Bay County Aging Reopens Renovated Community Kitchen

Posted on October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by Michael Hardy

A six-week renovation at the Bay County Department on Aging’s central kitchen is complete, and officials say the updated space

Michigan History Sites: 409 Helpful, Essential Listings

Posted on October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Thumbwind Publications’ free Michigan History Site Index lists 409 historical organizations and independent history websites. Search by name, county, region or record type.

History of Willis Michigan – The Walbash Railroad Town Built on Milk, Farming and Main Street

Posted on October 9, 2026October 16, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Subtitle: A railroad station, a busy creamery, and the surrounding farms transformed Willis into an important agricultural center in Washtenaw