Verona Tavern – A Thumb-Area Favorite for Burgers, Beer, and Friday Night Fish
Verona Tavern in rural Huron County serves up big burgers, crispy fish, and hearty pub fare in a laid-back setting loved by locals and road-trippers alike.
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.
AuSable River Queen Faces Bleak Future After Contentious Court Defeat
AuSable River Queen, Oscoda’s iconic paddleboat attraction, faces dismantlement after a contentious court ruling citing disputed safety and blight concerns. Township Prevails in Battle to Remove AuSable Riverboat In a bitter legal dispute, Oscoda Township officials have prevailed in a court …
Rare 1761 Map of Fort Detroit Aquired By The University of Michigan Library
Clements Library at the University of Michigan adds to their collection with this rare map of Fort Detroit. It offers a glimpse of what Detroit looked like in 1761.
The Indian Legend of a Lead Mine Near Caseville
In the early 1900s, news broke of a lead and zinc strike just six miles east of Caseville, tucked along the shoreline of Saginaw Bay. The story, first reported in the Detroit Free Press on December 8, 1907, sparked excitement across …
Local News Crisis: 40% of Michigan Newspapers Gone, Leaders Sound the Alarm
A major summit on July 22 in Detroit brings together Michigan’s media, academic, and civic leaders to address the collapse of local news outlets affecting over 40 counties.
Michigan Innovation Fund Powers $60M Game-Changing Boost for Local Startups
Michigan Innovation Fund backs eight funds with $60 million to bolster local startups, aiming to elevate Michigan as a top innovation and entrepreneurial hub. Michigan Innovation Fund: A $60 Million Initiative for Local Growth Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the first eight …
Port Austin boat explosion near lighthouse injures four in dramatic family rescue
Family’s boat outing turns harrowing when a gas-fueled explosion erupts near Port Austin Reef Light, injuring four without any fatalities. Port Austin boat explosion near lighthouse: What happened Friday A routine family outing on July 11 quickly escalated when a 20-foot …
Machine Gun Conversion Devices Blocked by Michigan AG In Landmark 7 State Case
Michigan AG Dana Nessel led a multistate coalition to block the ATF and Rare Breed Triggers from distributing machine gun conversion devices. The victory strengthens state law enforcement and limits civilian access to rapid?fire modifications.