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.

Measles Alert Issued in Mid-Michigan After Possible Exposure at Lansing and Orion Township Restaurants

Posted on April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The Barry-Eaton Health Department warns the public of a potential measles alert due to exposure linked to two mid-April dining

Michigan Homeschool Access Bill Could Open All Public School Classes to Home-Educated Students

Posted on April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Rep. Jennifer Wortz’s proposal would allow homeschooled students in Michigan to take core academic courses at local public schools with

REAL ID Deadline Sparks Record Compliance Surge in Michigan

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michiganders rush to upgrade licenses ahead of May 7 REAL ID deadline as Secretary of State offices roll out high-speed

Rural Development Fund Grants Deliver $1.8M in Critical Upgrades to Michigan Towns

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Michigan allocates $1.8 million in grants to enhance rural infrastructure, food systems, and renewable energy. The funds support projects like solar installations, water system overhauls, and local food initiatives, fostering economic growth and community resilience across underserved areas.

A Glimpse into Early Bad Axe – The Schrader House Hotel and the P.M. Fountain

Posted on April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 by Michael Hardy

At the turn of the 20th century, Bad Axe, Michigan, thrived with commerce, featuring horse-drawn wagons and the New Schrader House hotel. This era’s essence is captured in a postcard, highlighting community, travel, and civic pride, now replaced by modernity.

Did Caseville Have A Log Cabin Post Office in the 1930s?

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by Michael Hardy

This vintage photograph of Caseville, Michigan, likely taken in the late 1930s or early 1940s, captures a slice of everyday