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.
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. We are in the seasonal downslope of ice coverage across the Great Lakes. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. The Daily Great Lakes …
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake Superior: 11.13% Lake …
Michigan faces frigid temperatures and snow showers due to an Arctic air mass. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions, with wind chills near zero, light snow, and difficult travel expected statewide through the weekend.
Michigan’s labor groups celebrate a court ruling requiring the Republican-led House to deliver nine stalled pro-worker bills to Governor Whitmer, aiming to enhance protections for nearly one million workers, including healthcare and pension reforms. The labor movement vows to continue fighting for workers’ rights.
Tim Hortons’ Roll Up To Win contest runs from February 24 to March 23, 2025, featuring digital and classic cups with a vast prize pool, including vehicles, vacations, and gift cards, while offering multiple ways to earn rolls through Tims Rewards.
A lottery club in Macomb County won a $1.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot with a nostalgic ticket purchased as a birthday gift, opting for a $763,000 lump sum to pay bills and invest in a business.
Do Pickles Really Have Zero Calories? Good Question. We have drafted our share of pickle stories here on Thumbwind. Maybe it’s because the number one pickle in America, Vlasic Pickles, is made here in Imlay City. Vlasic is a significant employer …
Michigan’s Supporting Farm Operations Act seeks to freeze H-2A migrant workers’ wages at 2023 levels through 2026, addressing labor cost challenges faced by farmers and garnering bipartisan support for agricultural sustainability amid ongoing economic pressures.
