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.

5 Top Tips For Winter Bird Feeders – But Beware of Sick Birds

Posted on November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 by Paul Austin

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.

Huron County Hits Hard on Meth Menace – Sebewaing Drug Bust Nets Narcotics

Posted on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Paul Austin

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

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Michael Hardy

As Lake Township tightens the reins on Michigan zoning laws to ban short-term rentals, the community finds itself at a

Flamingos In Lake Michigan – A Historic Appearance in Wisconsin

Posted on September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 by Paul Austin

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

Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 by Michael Hardy

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.