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.
Dana Nessel

Double Voting in Michigan Primary: Residents and Clerks Caught in Felony Scandal

Felony charges have been filed against four residents and three clerks in St. Clair Shores for allegedly participating in a double voting scheme during the August 2024 Primary Election. The charges include double voting and falsifying election records. Investigations revealed election workers were instructed to override voting systems, compromising election integrity.

Continue reading

Harassed for Speaking Out: Michigan Mom Fights Back Against School Board Retaliation

Sandra Hernden, a Michigan mother, is pursuing a lawsuit against the Chippewa Valley School Board after facing backlash for opposing remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a court ruling labeling her harassment as “minor,” Hernden continues her fight for parental rights and free speech, challenging significant government overreach.

Continue reading

Michigan DNR Seeks Public Input for ‘Michigan the Beautiful’ Conservation Initiative

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is launching the ‘Michigan the Beautiful’ campaign to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and waters by 2030. Through public webinars and an online survey, residents are invited to share their conservation priorities, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while fostering community engagement and collaboration.

Continue reading

Exploring Banff Hot Springs at the Cave & Basin National Historic Site – Canada’s Birthplace of National Parks

Nestled within the mighty Canadian Rockies, Banff Hot Springs had an interesting birth. In 1883, during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, three railway workers stumbled upon thermal springs on Sulfur Mountain’s northeast slope. To protect these natural resources, they made the bold move of establishing Canada’s first national park, Banff National Park, in 1885, and declared the hot springs as reserved land. The Banff Upper Hot Springs we see today, managed by Parks Canada, is one of nine naturally occurring hot springs in the park.

Continue reading
Exit mobile version