News & Fun in Michigan
The MAGA Solar Act seeks to limit Michigan’s solar energy to 20%, prohibits panels from certain countries, enforces local control, and imposes requirements for shared solar installations, amidst concerns over hindering clean energy progress.
If you have lived and traveled in the Great Lakes region I think you will agree that there are some pretty amazing sites to explore. This may be the reason that so many folks in the upper lakes don’t venture far during family vacations. There is simply too much awesomeness that one must not miss. Here are 9 of the most unique beaches in the Great Lakes region.
Michigan boasts 124 unique lighthouses, with several undergoing restoration. Noteworthy sites include the historic Port Austin Reef and Pointe Aux Barques lighthouses, drawing visitors interested in exploration, history, and stunning views along the Great Lakes.
We had skipped lunch and thought we would take a walk around Port Crescent, Steel Bridge, the site of the old lumbering town that once stood in the area. it was a cool afternoon overcast but breezy and we parked in the expanded Trailhead area for the Steel Bridge. The DNR had widened the parking area which was once only able to hold a few cars, and now they can probably hold a dozen.
Sebewaing, Michigan, is a picturesque small town on Saginaw Bay, offering shopping, historical sites, nature experiences, and unique attractions. Highlights include a local sugar factory, wildlife refuge, and charming downtown with antique stores.
Dr. Sophie Toya sentenced in Michigan for massive $6.3M Medicare brace fraud, targeting elderly and disabled patients. A Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, physician, Dr. Sophie?Toya, 56, received a four-year federal prison sentence on June?26, 2025, for orchestrating a $6.3 million Medicare fraud …
Indian Dave, a legendary Chippewa figure from Tuscola County, lived an itinerant life, trading and teaching skills to settlers. He died in 1909, aged over 100, leaving a lasting local legacy celebrated through a historical marker.
Venture into Michigan’s heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state’s unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day—a celebration as vibrant and deep-seated as the spirit of Michigan itself.
