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.
In the postwar era of Michigan’s Thumb, family vacations often meant packing into the car and heading to the shoreline. Long before Airbnbs and highway motels, small family-run operations like the Grindstone Grill and Cottages offered travelers a clean room, a …
Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable Weather, Lake Rises Signal Shifting Climate Trends Residents and waterway stakeholders in Michigan and across the Great Lakes are watching closely …
Farmers from northwest Michigan organized a grassroots relief effort to aid storm-damaged northeast counties, delivering essential supplies like fuel and food. This initiative highlights the strength of agricultural communities and the vital role of the Farm Bureau in times of crisis.
Michigan’s DNR faces severe challenges after an April ice storm, organizing emergency responses to assess forest damage, clear roads, and ensure public safety, while also addressing timber salvage and wildfire risks in affected ecosystems.
Five Warren firefighters answer the call to assist Northern Michigan towns hit hard by March’s record-breaking ice storm. Warren Fire Department has deployed five of its personnel to support cleanup and recovery operations in Northern Michigan after a catastrophic ice storm …
Rep. Tom Kunse issues a cheeky but pointed jab at the governor’s frequent flyer habits in a new House resolution. Whitmer’s International Trips Draw Ire from Michigan GOP Rep. Tom Kunse, R-Clare, turned sarcasm into legislative language with a new House …
Rep. Smit raises concerns after Secretary Benson’s office confirms that ballots were cast by non-citizens in the last election. The lawmaker demands a full audit of voter rolls and verification reforms after Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office confirms non-citizen voting …
Michigan Rep. Brad Paquette proposes a bill to restrict SNAP benefits for soda purchases, citing health concerns. The measure spurs debate over public health versus personal choice, with opposing views on stigmatization and the need for healthier food access for low-income families.
