Category: News

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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.

Here are some of the top stories.

The Muskegon Street Car Riot of 1919 – Video From Rare Photos

Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

On Aug. 5, 1919, Muskegon exploded over a one-cent fare increase. The Muskegon Traction Company raised streetcar fares from six

Ravenna Michigan History: 7 Powerful Images That Show a 1900s Town in Transition

Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Ravenna Michigan history comes into focus through rare early 1900s images. See how this Muskegon County town adapted after the lumber era with mills, railroads, and small-town grit.

Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report (1.4%)- April 27, 2026

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather

Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report (5.6%)- April 12, 2026

Posted on April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather

History of Rives Junction Michigan – 1 Surprising Truth About the State’s Origin Point

Posted on April 10, 2026May 1, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Rives Junction helped define Michigan’s land system in 1815, then became a busy rail crossing that never grew. This story explains why a place so important stayed small.