Catherine Shook: Michigan’s First Female Lighthouse Keeper at Pointe Aux Barques
In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.
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In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.
The Huron County Sheriff’s Office urges boaters to call 911 directly during water emergencies, following recent incidents with delayed communication. Prompt 911 calls can expedite rescue efforts and prevent unnecessary searches. Direct communication is emphasized after past incidents resulted in avoidable tragedies. The Sheriff’s Office urges the public and media to prioritize timely emergency calls.
The Michigan DNR has allocated $1.5 million for fisheries habitat conservation, sparking concerns from various groups. While the funding prioritizes sportfish species like bass and trout, native whitefish preservation appears neglected. This has prompted calls for a more inclusive conservation approach, advocating for focused funding and collaboration to address the challenges facing whitefish and maintain ecological balance and economic sustainability.
With 150 miles of shoreline the contrast between the rocky, rugged Lake Huron side is toured to the sugar sand and calm waters of Saginaw Bay. The thumb region is a great area to explore.
In our effort to be eclectic we offer these six outstanding, yet typically overlooked, Michigan food companies each with their specialties that are not to be missed.
There are lots of fun things to do in Sanilac County, Michigan. The following list is just an introduction to the many fun activities available in this wonderfully pretty area of the sunrise side of Michigan.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Enbridge Energy’s request for a rehearing, returning Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit to state court. The case aims to shut down the aging Line 5 oil pipeline, safeguarding the Great Lakes from potential pollution. The decision is a significant victory for state sovereignty and environmental protection.
The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978 folks come in and lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.