Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report (1.4%)- April 27, 2026
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather
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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.
Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report (5.6%)- April 12, 2026
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather
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History of Rives Junction Michigan – 1 Surprising Truth About the State’s Origin Point
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.
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The History of Durand Michigan – Railroad City, USA (1890-1940)
The history of Durand Michigan is the story of the railroad. Unlike many Michigan towns that grew around lumber, mining,
Continue readingDaily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report (Below 10%) – April 4, 2026
The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather
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The History of Park Island Michigan – When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)
There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat.
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Charlevoix itching to promote native plants
The town continues its ice storm recovery efforts through beautification projects, including replanting efforts to replace destroyed vegetation. Per best
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Raccoons are trained to pick up trash in Port Austin.
Port Austin‘s animal control department has announced a new program to reduce litter on public beaches and parks. Dozens of
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