News & Fun in Michigan
In the early 1900s, Birch Run, Michigan, transformed from a quiet rail stop into a bustling small town. The Pere Marquette line, interurban railway, and Main Street merchants powered its rise.
Explore the history of Emmett, Michigan — a railroad village born in the 1850s and shaped by faith, farming, and the Grand Trunk Railway. Discover how this small town grew into a symbol of rural Michigan life.
The Wallace Roller Mill was built in 1887 on the shore of Lake Huron. The mill was the first in the area to diversify from grindstone quarry and milling operations.
The stone structure stands today providing four vacation condos.
The Grindstone City Quarry powered a small Michigan town that shipped grindstones across the world. This straight-ahead story explains how it grew, why demand collapsed, and what visitors can still see on Lake Huron. A sharp look at a boom and a bust.
An 1842 map marked “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” at present-day White Rock. The stream is now Elm Creek. This piece explains the labels, the location, and why the names disappeared.
The St. Clair County Health Department confirmed its first rabid bat of the year. One resident is receiving treatment, and officials remind the public to avoid contact with bats and keep pets vaccinated.
St. Clair County’s top health official recommends a countywide ban on fluoride additives in public water. The move follows federal findings suggesting neurodevelopmental risks linked to excessive fluoride exposure.
The History of Memphis Michigan follows a small Belle River town that powered early mills, welcomed the railroad, and built “The Thing,” a steam car that rolled before Ford’s Model T. Discover how innovation and industry shaped this Michigan community.
