News History & Fun in Michigan
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather patterns and lake activities will be expected. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake …
There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat. They came for a place called Park Island. Today, many people who live in or visit Lake Orion have never heard …
The town continues its ice storm recovery efforts through beautification projects, including replanting efforts to replace destroyed vegetation. Per best practices, the town has been searching for native, fast-growing species. Enter Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as Eastern Poison Ivy and identified …
Port Austin‘s animal control department has announced a new program to reduce litter on public beaches and parks. Dozens of raccoons have been captured, trained, and given yellow vests to do what they do best: pick up trash. The raccoons will …
Copemish, Michigan began as a railroad stop and logging town in Manistee County. These early photos show a busy small town built on timber, railroads, and local businesses that served the people who lived and worked there.
The History of Buckley Michigan is the story of a railroad and logging town that survived the end of the lumber era by turning to agriculture, allowing the town to survive while many northern Michigan logging towns disappeared.
The Old Log Cabin restaurant in Sebewaing, Michigan, opened in 1934 and became a local staple for decades. Known for home-style meals and community events, it expanded into a former theater and changed hands several times while remaining a fixture on Center Street.
Brunswick Stew, a historical Southern dish originating from Virginia and Georgia, evolved from game meats to chicken, enriched with bacon and seasonal vegetables. It symbolizes community cooking and resourcefulness, maintaining its tradition while adapting to modern tastes and convenience.
