Michigan Watershed Grants – $600K Awarded to 17 Groups for Vital Water Projects
EGLE awards $600,000 to 17 Michigan watershed groups to support pollution control, education, and conservation. Funds aim to boost local water quality and management.
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.
MSU Campus Shooting Survivors Secure $29.75M in Historic Settlements
MSU settles $29.75 million with three students seriously injured in the 2023 mass campus shooting that left Michigan shaken.
4 Michigan Renters Protection Bills Target Junk Fees, Eviction Records, and Background Checks
Michigan Senate Democrats propose a sweeping bill package to shield renters from junk fees, high costs, and permanent eviction records.
Michigan Bombshell Lawsuit – Nessel Fights Trump Admin Over Machine Gun Devices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is part of a 16-state coalition suing the federal government to stop the redistribution of controversial Forced Reset Triggers, citing public safety and illegal firearm conversions.
Michigan Bomb Squad Safely Handles Suspected Bomb Found in Ditch
The Michigan bomb squad and police responded to a report of an old bomb, which was later determined to be a harmless flare light. Suspicious Device Found on Huron Line Road Prompts Bomb Squad Call AUSTIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — On the …
Unionville-Area Fire Board Faces Public Anger, Legal Questions Amid Leadership Crisis
The ACW-Unionville Fire Department faces mistrust after resignations, embezzlement charges, and payroll disputes. The public criticizes board transparency and legality, while a new search for leadership intensifies amid ongoing community and internal unrest.
Birch Valley Solar Project in Tuscola County Faces Local Pushback Over Farmland and State Override
A proposed 170-megawatt solar project in Arbela Township, Michigan, faces local opposition due to farmland concerns, zoning conflicts, and potential state override, highlighting tension between community interests and state energy policies.
Caseville Ribstock 2025 Ignites With BBQ Battles, Country Music, and Local Pride
The 17th Annual Ribstock Festival in Caseville, Michigan, is a three-day celebration from June 27–29, 2025. It features rib cook-offs, live music, and community activities, showcasing local pride and supporting regional tourism and businesses.