4 Michigan Renters Protection Bills Target Junk Fees, Eviction Records, and Background Checks
Michigan Senate Democrats propose a sweeping bill package to shield renters from junk fees, high costs, and permanent eviction records.
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.
Interurban Services in Michigan – 1900s Electric Vechicles Kept Small Towns Going – Video
Before automobiles, Michigan’s interurban electric railways addressed transportation challenges in small towns, offering reliable, affordable travel and freight services, thus connecting communities, enhancing local economies, and transforming daily life until the rise of cars in the 1920s.
Attica Michigan History – 8 Rare Photos That Tell a Forgotten Story – Video
Attica, Michigan, founded in 1851 around a sawmill, grew with the arrival of the railroad. The town developed modestly, fostering community life, where logging and lakeside recreation shaped its lasting identity despite economic challenges.
Michigan Bomb Squad Safely Handles Suspected Bomb Found in Ditch
The Michigan bomb squad and police responded to a report of an old bomb, which was later determined to be a harmless flare light. Suspicious Device Found on Huron Line Road Prompts Bomb Squad Call AUSTIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — On the …
Huron Canning Company, Port Austin, Michigan (circa 1910)
This rare photo shows a busy moment at the Huron Canning Company in Port Austin, Michigan, established in July 1910 with $20,000 in capital. The factory processed a range of produce grown across Michigan’s Thumb, including peas, kidney beans, sauerkraut, red …
Caseville Ribstock 2025 Ignites With BBQ Battles, Country Music, and Local Pride
The 17th Annual Ribstock Festival in Caseville, Michigan, is a three-day celebration from June 27–29, 2025. It features rib cook-offs, live music, and community activities, showcasing local pride and supporting regional tourism and businesses.
Michigan Pollution Law Overhaul Targets Polluters With Costly Cleanup Mandates
Michigan Senate and House Democrats introduce legislation to update cleanup rules, ensure transparency, and make polluters pay for contamination costs LANSING, Mich. — June 7, 2025 — A sweeping legislative package introduced this week by Michigan Senate and House Democrats seeks …
2026 Michigan Senate Budget Firewalls Working Families & Farmers From DOGE & Tariff Fallout
Michigan Senate Democrats have advanced a budget aimed at shielding residents and small businesses from the economic impact of federal actions, allocating funds for veterans, farmers, and support against tariff-related costs.