Captain Aaron Peer Founded Grindstone City In 1834 And Began a New Industry
Peer is of the earliest settlers of Huron County, and is second to none in its business history, having begun the development of one of the resources of the county in 1834.
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.
Conagra Brands Buys Pinnacle Foods
In 2018 Conagra buys Pinnacle Foods in a $10 billion dollar deal to create the second-largest frozen food company. Includes Vlasic Pickles.
Dioxin Clean Up in Saginaw Bay Watershed
45 Years of Dow Chemical Dioxin Clean Up Dow DuPont is preparing to clean up the last section of the Tittabawassee River in mid-Michigan that has been contaminated with dioxin from past operation of a Dow Chemical plant in Midland Michigan. …
More Options for the Best Great Lakes Cruises in Summer 2020
Cruising the Great Lakes has never been more elegant adventurous on the 105-stateroom ships of the Victory I & II
DTE Energy on Wind Turbine Taxes – “Appeal Each One!”
DTE Appeals Taxes for Wind Turbines in 2016 “There’s an Appeal for Every Turbine” That’s the statement made to the Huron Daily Tribune from Scott Simons, of DTE Energy Media Relations. DTE Energy has filed more than 60 appeals for wind …
Port Austin Butterfly House and Gardens
The Butterfly Garden Project was due to an effort by the local community to utilize a seldom visited park in Port Austin and transform it into a visitor destination.
The 2020 Cheeseburger in Caseville is Cancelled – Details
Caseville is close enough to Southeast Michigan to make a great day trip to it’s Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival. Here are some hints to make your day stress free.
Port Hope Depot – Restored to 1900s Perfection
Today the Port Hope Depot has been exquisitely restored. You can see exhibits in the passenger waiting room, the station masters office, luggage and freight room. Each room has been painted to match the original color.