Gladstone Michigan History – Industry, Railroads, and Life Along the Bay – Video
At the northern edge of Little Bay de Noc stands Gladstone, Michigan. This small Upper Peninsula town played a much
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Protect Constitutional Rights Rally in Bad Axe Set for June 6, Coincides With D-Day Memorial
Huron County Democrats will host a rally on June 6 in Bad Axe to support veterans’ rights and constitutional protections, coinciding with D-Day’s anniversary, as part of the grassroots 50501 Movement for civic engagement.
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Ballot and Bolt – Chinese National U-M Student Votes, Then Vanishes
Illegal Voting Case at University of Michigan Triggers Federal Charges Against Chinese National. FBI alleges international student cast ballot in
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Biological Pathogen Smuggling By Chinese Nationals at University of Michigan Sparks National Security Alarm
Two Chinese nationals face federal charges for allegedly smuggling a dangerous agricultural pathogen into Michigan from China. Chinese Nationals Accused
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Consumers Energy Historic Rate Hike Request Called Out as ‘Corporate Overreach’
Michigan AG Dana Nessel challenges $436 million electric rate hike, calling out corporate overreach and defending consumers. Consumers Energy’s Historic
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Clio Michigan 1900-1930 – Transition From Steam Whistles to Storefronts – Video
Clio, Michigan transformed from a farming outpost to an industrial hub in the early 20th century, marked by a vital railroad, local trade, and evolving community institutions, reflecting its enduring spirit and history.
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