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.
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MSU Engineers Help Spartans Make Stadium Noise Quiet on the Field

Michigan State University engineers have developed innovative 3D-printed helmet inserts to improve communication among football players in noisy stadiums, coinciding with the NCAA’s new coach-to-player communication rules for 2024. This initiative, led by Tamara Reid Bush and student Rylie DuBois, enhances gameplay by effectively reducing ambient noise.

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Michigan Thanksgiving Week Weather Nightmare – Rain, Snow, and Ice Collide To Threaten Post-Holiday Plans Statewide

Grand Rapids is preparing for rain and snow this Thanksgiving week, with the National Weather Service predicting potential travel disruptions. Light rain today will shift to snow midweek, especially in the Upper Peninsula where significant accumulation is expected. Cold temperatures will persist, leading to hazardous lake-effect conditions over the weekend.

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Republican Speaker-Elect Matt Hall Pushes $2.7 Billion Michigan Road Plan Funded By Corporate Income Taxes

House Republicans propose a $2.7 billion annual infrastructure plan to repair Michigan’s roads and bridges, emphasizing local needs. By reallocating funds from corporate tax incentives and gas taxes, they aim for bipartisan support in December. The initiative seeks to prevent a funding crisis in 2026 and improve travel safety statewide.

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Union City Man Convicted of Criminal Enterprise and Embezzlement in Family Trust Case- Faces 60 Years in Jail

David White, 67, from Union City, was convicted of multiple felonies, including embezzlement and tax evasion, related to misusing his family’s trust funds. An investigation revealed he embezzled over $400,000 while acting as co-trustee. Sentencing is set for January 2025, with potential prison time exceeding 60 years.

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November 2nd Michigan State Police Shooting in Flint Under Attorney General Review

The Michigan State Police concluded their investigation into the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Rayvon Shahid in Flint on November 2. Shahid was armed and allegedly ignored police commands before officers fired. The case is now with the Attorney General for review, amid community calls for transparency and accountability regarding police conduct.

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