Michigan Budget Deadline Fight Spurs “No Budget, No Pay” Push
Rep. Steve Frisbie wants Michigan lawmakers to lose pay if they miss the July 1 budget deadline. The plan highlights political gridlock and legal challenges over accountability.
Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 as a fun-loving site covering Michigan's Upper Thumb. Since then, he has expanded sites and range of content and established a loyal base of 60,000 followers.
Pere Marquette Engine 109 and Crew in Sandusky, MI (ca. 1910)
A 1910 portrait of Engine 109’s crew—Campbell, Cole and Giester—at the controls of a Pere Marquette branch locomotive in Sandusky, Michigan, capturing a vital chapter in local rail history.
Michigan State University Scientist Leads Climate-Smart Biofuel Policy Push to Cut Carbon Emissions
Michigan State University scientist Bruno Basso has joined a national research team proposing a new climate-smart biofuel policy that rewards farmers for adopting sustainable practices to cut emissions, improve soil, and create new farm revenue streams.
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Lawsuit Challenges Federal Energy Funding Cuts as Unlawful
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate lawsuit against the Department of Energy, challenging a new funding cap on state-run energy programs that could undermine staffing, cut services, and disrupt renewable energy progress across Michigan.
Hotel Heasty – Pigeon, Michigan’s 1895 Landmark
Built in 1895, the Hotel Heasty was a brick-front landmark in Pigeon, Michigan, offering travelers lodging, home-cooked meals, and a link to the community’s railroad-era growth.
Hidden Wreck Reveals Fatality off M-25 – Grand Blanc Man Dead, Investigation Ongoing
A 24-year-old Grand Blanc man died in a Michigan fatal car accident after his vehicle overturned off M-25 in Huron County. Authorities say speed was a factor.
Spikehorn Meyers and His Wild Harrison Michigan Bear Roadside Attraction
In the 1930s, Spikehorn Meyers built a bear camp in Harrison, Michigan, that became one of the state’s most famous — and wildest — tourist stops. Visitors fed bears popcorn, watched them drink soda from bottles, and even lined up for …
Saginaw Shooting Shock – 5 Wounded in Dramatic Street Attack
Five people were shot during a late-night gathering in Saginaw on August 16, including one critically injured who was also hit by a car. Four others were treated at Covenant ER. Investigators call for community cooperation to solve this street shooting.