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.

An Amazing Sebewaing Fishtown on Saginaw Bay 1878

Posted on January 24, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

An amazing article from 1878 describing a Fishtown on the ice near Sebewaing on Saginaw Bay.

Chill Out at Caseville Shanty Days 2019

Posted on January 21, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Caseville Shanty 2019 is the 27th edition of this Winter Festival. This offers mid-winter fun on the ice. It’s the largest winter carnival in the Upper Thumb.

12 Hometown Michigan Radio Stations in The Upper Thumb

Posted on January 12, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumb has some of the most diverse radio stations around. Located in Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola County’s. Listen live and see coverage maps.

Volunteering the Flint Water Crisis – 5 Things I Learned

Posted on December 19, 2018November 22, 2021 by Michael Hardy

1000’s of individuals from all over the United States converged into Flint Michigan to donate their time and skills to alleviate the disaster of lead contamination with the Flint water system. Here are a couple of things to know that may help you hit the ground running during a major disaster.

Lame Duck Republican Governors Attempt Make It Easier to Steal Great Lakes Water

Posted on December 13, 2018November 22, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Proposed rules changes to the Great Lakes Compact will make it easier for petitioners to ask for a water diversion and alter some of the provisions in the current rules that outline the need for public comment.

Helping Hands Community Thrift Shop – A Great Caseville Thrift Store

Posted on December 12, 2018November 19, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Helping Hands is a Caseville Thrift Store that sells everything from clothing, toys, tools, household items, and decorations. A special area of vintage merchandise is located at the front of the store.

Fort Gratiot Mi Lighthouse – Guarding Southern Lake Huron Since 1829

Posted on November 23, 2018March 19, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Fort Gratiot light was built in April 1829. It was situated north of an older tower light that has collapsed into the St. Clair river after a violent storm. The tower was constructed of brick to the height of 65 feet. In 1862 the height was increased to 82 feet to match the focal point of a new 4th order Fresnel lens.

Michigan Competitive in Wind Production, But Future Growth Limited

Posted on November 18, 2018November 21, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Over the past twenty years, the Great Lakes region has been steadily increasing the number of new wind projects and wind energy output. Now that pace looks to have slowed with more local communities placing acting tighter zoning control over industrial wind development.