Michigan Air Quality Alert Looks to Ease Today From Canadian Wildfire Smoke
A Michigan air quality alert was issued due to incoming wildfire smoke, prompting a statewide advisory and health warnings for
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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.
Consumers Energy’s Michigan Coal-Fire Plant Shutdown Blocked by Federal Emergency Order
The Department of Energy’s emergency order extends the operation of Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant, delaying its closure and potentially raising costs for ratepayers, amid protests regarding its environmental and financial implications.
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5 Forgotten Michigan Coal Towns – A Great Lakes Mining Story
Michigan discovered coal near Jackson in the 1830s. Further north coal operations started near Saginaw in the 1850s. Peaking during WWI, Sebewaing had coal mining operations up until the early 1900’s. The last coal mine was closed in 1952.
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Toll Scam Warning Michigan – MDOT Turns to Highway Signs to Combat Holiday Fraud Spike
Michigan drivers are being warned of scam texts claiming fake toll charges as MDOT uses highway signs and state coordination
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Harrison Township ‘Boat Town USA’ Bill Sets Sail in Michigan House
State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine pushes to brand her hometown as the heart of Michigan’s $12 billion boating economy. Bold
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Unionville Embezzlement Case Rocks Fire Department in Michigan
Former Unionville fire chief Nicholas Sakon was charged with felony embezzlement after misusing over $5,000 from the department’s nonprofit funds, raising concerns about oversight in small-town organizations.
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Celebrating Elkton Michigan History – Photos and Moments That Shaped a Small Town’s Identity – Video
In the late 1800s, Elkton, Michigan, emerged as a frontier village, thriving on agriculture and the railroad. Post-fire in 1930, the community rebuilt its school, showcasing resilience. Elkton symbolizes small-town life shaped by farming, local businesses, and social events.
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The Mysterious Bruce Mansion of Burnside
Detroit Paranormal Expeditions announced new paranormal investigation dates throughout October at Bruce Mansion in Brown City, Michigan.
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