5 Top Tips For Winter Bird Feeders – But Beware of Sick Birds
Now is the time to place winter bird feeders. We are seeing an unusual pattern of northern finches some into Michigan. But beware of sick birds because of this migration.
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.
Huron County Hits Hard on Meth Menace – Sebewaing Drug Bust Nets Narcotics
Huron County’s latest skirmish in the war against drugs. A routine traffic stop in Sebewaing turns the tide, leading to a significant meth bust. Discover the intricate dance of local law enforcement in keeping our streets safe.
Michigan Hunting News – A Week of Wolves, Legislation, and Deer Decrees
In the wilds of Michigan, bear hunters growl over wolf threats, Lansing legislators lay down the law for outdoor guides, and the MDNR decrees new deer-hunting dogmas. It’s a week where nature’s teeth meet the pen’s might, and the pursuit of game gets a rulebook rewrite.
Lake Township’s Zoning Fiasco – Michigan’s Thumb Township Ban Short-Term Rentals By End of 2024
As Lake Township tightens the reins on Michigan zoning laws to ban short-term rentals, the community finds itself at a crossroads, balancing economic gains with preserving its residential character. We make a cheeky analysis of the situation because, hey! It’s what …
Flamingos In Lake Michigan – A Historic Appearance in Wisconsin
Flamingos have been spotted in Wisconsin, specifically in the waters of Lake Michigan. This unprecedented event has not only delighted locals but also raised questions about the changing patterns of wildlife migration.
A Disturbing Day at Oak Beach: Elderly Man Charged with Indecent Exposure
A visit to Oak Beach County Park turns unsettling as an elderly man faces charges for indecent exposure. Learn how the community and authorities are responding.
He Inspired Cheeseburger in Caseville – Jimmy Buffett Dead at 76
He inspired the famous Cheeseburger in Caseville festival that has been an August tradition in the Upper Thumb for over 25 years. Jimmy Buffett Dead at 76
81-Year-Old Man is Run Over by Driverless Tractor in Huron County
A stalled classic tractor, a jumpstart with the rig in gear renders a life hanging in the balance. A passerby saves the day in this account of a driverless tractor incident on a Huron County farm.