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 Bombshell Lawsuit – Nessel Fights Trump Admin Over Machine Gun Devices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is part of a 16-state coalition suing the federal government to stop the redistribution of controversial Forced Reset Triggers, citing public safety and illegal firearm conversions.
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 …
Unionville-Area Fire Board Faces Public Anger, Legal Questions Amid Leadership Crisis
The ACW-Unionville Fire Department faces mistrust after resignations, embezzlement charges, and payroll disputes. The public criticizes board transparency and legality, while a new search for leadership intensifies amid ongoing community and internal unrest.
Birch Valley Solar Project in Tuscola County Faces Local Pushback Over Farmland and State Override
A proposed 170-megawatt solar project in Arbela Township, Michigan, faces local opposition due to farmland concerns, zoning conflicts, and potential state override, highlighting tension between community interests and state energy policies.