Great Lakes Style Hush Puppies – A Crispy Take on a Southern Classic
In Michigan, we know a thing or two about frying fish. But what do you serve on the side when
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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.
Au Sable River Road Scenic Byway – 6 Secret Spots With Amazing Vistas
Located just north of Tawas, this 22-mile scenic byway extends westward from the shore of Lake Huron paralleling the historic Au Sable River.
There is much to see and explore along its 22 mile scenic route.
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Michigan Natural Gas System Overhaul – Consumers Energy Launches 135-Mile Upgrade
Consumers Energy is replacing 135 miles of aging natural gas pipelines in 15 Michigan communities. The project targets reliability, safety, and job growth.
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McLaren Macomb Strike – Nurses and Staff Launch 3-Day Work Stoppage Over Labor Disputes
Nurses and staff at McLaren Macomb began a three-day strike July 7, citing unfair labor practices, unsafe staffing levels, and poor pay. The union says enough is enough.
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Discover Enchantment: 10 More Spectacular Day Trips in Michigan’s Thumb Region – Part Two
In Part One of our Michigan Day Trip Around the Thumb we traveled from Port Huron up the eastern shore of Lake Huron to the tip of the Thumb. Our starting point for the second half of our adventure is in Grindstone City. We will begin heading west along Saginaw Bay’s shore of sugar sand beaches and interesting coastal towns and villages. I hope you brought your bathing suit because this side of the Thumb offers some of the best swimming beaches in Michigan.
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The History of Munger Michigan – A Growing Farming Village on the Rails 1871- 1920 – Video
Rare images from 1900–1920 bring the history of Munger, Michigan to life. See the depot, blacksmith, schoolhouse, and families that shaped this farming village in Bay County.
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History of Vassar Michigan – How Floods and Trains Shaped the Town (1908-1939)
Between 1908 and 1930, Vassar, Michigan faced challenges like frequent floods and a train derailment, yet adapted by diversifying its economy and maintaining community spirit. Historical buildings and the railroad depot reflect its resilient past.
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Port Hope, Michigan’s 1908 Independence Day Celebration Captured in Rare Photograph
On July 4, 1908, Port Hope, Michigan celebrated with a large crowd, including a brass band, revealing the town’s civic pride and life transition from lumber to agriculture.
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