Author: Michael Hardy

Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.

2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows

Posted on August 29, 2012February 3, 2022 by Michael Hardy

The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Caseville Cheeseburger Parade of Tropical Fools

Posted on August 15, 2012November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Highlight for the 21st annual 2019 Caseville Cheeseburger Parade of Tropical Fools starts Wednesday, August 14th at 5:30 pm along Main Street. The parade route starts near Huron Street and ends at the Caseville County Park. No word yet on who will show up but there always seems to be rumors hinted of a possible showing by an entertainer who fostered the festival’s namesake.

Premier of Film “Chasing Jimmy” Plays in Caseville.

Posted on July 20, 2012November 15, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A sold out crowd at the Bay Theater got their first glimpse of the locally produced movie “Chasing Jimmy”. The

DTE to Close Michigan Coal Powered Plant At Harbor Beach – Cite Thumb Loop and Pollution Rules

Posted on July 13, 2012December 23, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Story from 2012 – DTE officials announced that it plans to suspend operations of the Michigan Coal Powered Plant at

Walleye Pike is a Tasty Target on Saginaw Bay

Posted on July 9, 2012November 15, 2021 by Michael Hardy

I’ve learned that opportunity presents itself at sometimes the most unexpected times. Today we were out on the Saginaw Bay

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative EPA Advisory Board

Posted on June 3, 2012January 11, 2023 by Michael Hardy

CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an advisory board’s creation. This was to

Michigan Wind Farm Development Almost Splits Lake Township Residents

Posted on May 22, 2012November 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy

From 2012 – Lake Township board voted 3-2 on May 21st to ignore the referendum vote held on February 28th to restrict wind development and begin negotiations to hand over approximately 4,000 acres to Chandler Township

Low Great Lakes Water Levels in 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012March 21, 2024 by Michael Hardy

In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.

Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.