AuSable River Queen saga deepens amid legal, safety turmoil – Paddleboat to be dismantled
Arguably, the most contentious chapter yet in the AuSable River Queen saga unfolds as legal defeat forces the dismantlement of
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
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Battle of the Bands Showdown Offers $750 Prize at Lake Street Local
Port Austin’s Lake Street Local launches weekly music showdown with crowd-picked winners in August and September. Local Music Competition Brings
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Michigan EV Travel – 5 Stunning Sightseeing Routes to Explore
With plug-in and electric vehicles becoming more available we take a look at five of Michigan’s most picturesque landscapes with our guide to Michigan Electric Car Travel. Discover hidden gems and eco-friendly routes that make your road trip both sustainable and unforgettable. Plug in, hit the road, and get ready for an adventure!
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Back to the 1800s? – Fed Executive Order Calls for Forced Institutionalization Of Homeless, Mentally Ill, Substance Abusers
Trump’s July 24 executive order marks a dramatic pivot in homelessness policy. It mandates involuntary treatment, defunds harm-reduction efforts, and ties federal grants to civil enforcement measures.
Continue readingAuSable River Queen Faces Bleak Future After Contentious Court Defeat
AuSable River Queen, Oscoda’s iconic paddleboat attraction, faces dismantlement after a contentious court ruling citing disputed safety and blight concerns.
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Rare 1761 Map of Fort Detroit Aquired By The University of Michigan Library
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.
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Local News Crisis: 40% of Michigan Newspapers Gone, Leaders Sound the Alarm
A major summit on July 22 in Detroit brings together Michigan’s media, academic, and civic leaders to address the collapse of local news outlets affecting over 40 counties.
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Michigan Innovation Fund Powers $60M Game-Changing Boost for Local Startups
Michigan Innovation Fund backs eight funds with $60 million to bolster local startups, aiming to elevate Michigan as a top
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