News & Fun in Michigan
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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.
Despite competing arguments from private property owners, local residents, and environmental groups, the Supreme Court effectively determined that citizens’ beach access rights extend beyond the water to an administratively established boundary on the shore, regardless of beach ownership.
Officers from the Huron County Sheriffs and emergency responders were sent to the scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash at M-142 and M-19 in Verona Township yesterday afternoon. (9/15)
Two drivers who were on their way to work yesterday morning, September 4th, discovered the wreckage of a 2006 Buick Lucerne in the east side ditch of M 53, just south of Hunter Road in Dwight Township. After inspecting the area, …
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced today that an M-25 resurfacing project between Caseville and Port Austin will begin today in Huron County. This investment, according to economic modeling, will support 42 jobs. MDOT will spend …
By the mid-1980s, evidence emerged that showed multiple chemical components present in the water supply at Camp LeJeune. By this point, the contaminated water supply had been used and consumed by over a million people.
According to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, two 65-year-old men from Commerce Township were standing on a sandbar in the rough water of Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) in Caseville Township on Thursday, August 11th at about 11 a.m., when a wave …
Three Midwest governors announced a collaboration to build America’s first scenic all electric vehicle road trip route, specifically for electric vehicles (EV) around one of America’s Great Lakes.
The vintage Corelle dishes I had been using were found to contain lead in the decorative patterns on the outside. Despite efforts to seek clarification from Corelle and Instant Brands, no confirmation of safety was provided. However, following additional testing, Corelle assured that vintage products comply with current lead-safety regulations, allowing for everyday use. This positive update means we can once again enjoy our vintage Corelle dishes without worry, and even consider expanding our collection.
