Fasinating History of the Bell at Pointe Aux Barques Life-Saving Station

The Bell at Pointe Aux Barques, cast in 1897, sits outside as restoration efforts continue. Will this historic maritime relic be preserved, or will its significance fade into Michigan’s forgotten past?

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Forgotten Tragedy: The Deadly Collision of the City of Cleveland III off Harbor Beach in 1950

A tragic collision in Lake Huron involving the passenger ship City of Cleveland III and the Norwegian freighter Ravnefjeel resulted in three deaths, one missing, and numerous injuries. Fog and miscommunication are believed to have contributed to the incident’s severity.

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Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924

In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.

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