The University of Michigan Library Acquires Rare 1761 Map of Fort Detroit
Clements Library at the University of Michigan adds to their collection with this rare map of Fort Detroit. It offers a glimpse of what Detroit looked like in 1761.
News
News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Michigan Peppered By Power Outages – 152,000 without service
Saturdays’ high winds resulted in power outages all across Michigan. As of 5:00 am Sunday DTE and Consumers Energy reported a total of 152,008 customers affected.
ExxonMobil Acquires Materia Inc. – New Way For Making Wind Turbine Blades Stronger and Sustainable
ExxonMobil Chemical recently made an acquisition of a company whose technical advancement in polymers may result in making wind turbine blades stronger, will last longer, and offer sustainable practices.
Michigan DNR to Host Meeting on Port Austin State Harbor Redevelopment Plans Dec. 14
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will share preliminary redevelopment plans for Port Austin State Harbor at a virtual public information meeting 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Busy Beavers Lodging at Huron County Nature Center Near Port Austin Michigan
Naturalists at the Huron County Nature Center noticed a family of beavers building a lodge in a marsh on HCNC property.
Marlette & Elkton Recieve $150,000 Each in Recreation Passport funding for Ackerman Trail and Marlette Pool House Improvements
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that 16 municipalities would receive almost $2 million in Recreation Passport funding. The Recreation Passport grant program began 11 years ago with the purpose of increasing visitors and financing to Michigan state parks while also providing additional cash for smaller, community parks and trail enhancements around the state.
