Hotel Heasty – Pigeon, Michigan’s 1895 Landmark
Built in 1895, the Hotel Heasty was a brick-front landmark in Pigeon, Michigan, offering travelers lodging, home-cooked meals, and a link to the community’s railroad-era growth.
Spikehorn Meyers and His Wild Harrison Michigan Bear Roadside Attraction
In the 1930s, Spikehorn Meyers built a bear camp in Harrison, Michigan, that became one of the state’s most famous — and wildest — tourist stops. Visitors fed bears popcorn, watched them drink soda from bottles, and even lined up for …
Saginaw Shooting Shock – 5 Wounded in Dramatic Street Attack
Five people were shot during a late-night gathering in Saginaw on August 16, including one critically injured who was also hit by a car. Four others were treated at Covenant ER. Investigators call for community cooperation to solve this street shooting.
Short History of the Bad Axe Chicory Plant and the Muller Coffee Substitute Era, c. 1909–1912
An early-1900s photo captures the Bad Axe chicory plant tied to the railroad and regional farms. Operated by E. B. Muller & Co., it supported Michigan’s coffee-substitute trade in the first half of the 20th century.
Michigan’s Coney War Gets Saucy with Koegel’s New Flint Style Coney Sauce
Koegel Meats unveiled its Flint Style Coney Sauce, marking a major move in Michigan’s culinary rivalry and celebrating the company’s 110-year legacy in Flint.
PURE Water Act Targets 4 Critical PFAS Dangers Facing Michigan Communities
The bipartisan PURE Water Act aims to remove PFAS from drinking water, providing federal funding to help Michigan and other states confront four critical contamination risks.
License Plate Privacy Project Exposes 5 Major Privacy Risks Nationwide
The Institute for Justice launches the License Plate Privacy Project to fight warrantless ALPR surveillance, revealing five key privacy risks and urging legislative reform.
Huron Milling Company in Harbor Beach – A Glimpse into Michigan’s Industrial Past
This historic photograph captures the sprawling Huron Milling Company complex in Harbor Beach, Michigan, a major employer and economic driver in the early to mid-20th century. With its multi-story brick structure, water tower, and rail connections, the mill played a central role in processing grain and feeding regional markets.