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 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 visitors per month.
Interurban Services in Michigan – 1900s Electric Vechicles Kept Small Towns Going
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 …
Michigan Coyote Hunting – Lawmakers Slam ‘Unscientific’ Ban With New Bills
Michigan lawmakers are proposing bills to restore year-round coyote hunting, challenging the NRC’s seasonal ban. They argue this is necessary for population control, livestock protection, and based on concerns regarding rapid coyote reproduction rates.
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.