Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – April 9, 2025
Winter is ending in the upper Great Lakes. As ice cover decreases, weather patterns and lake activities will change. Current ice coverage is noted for each lake, with updates provided daily.
Grindstone Grill And Cottages – A Glimpse into Grindstone City’s Roadside Past
In the postwar era of Michigan’s Thumb, family vacations often meant packing into the car and heading to the shoreline. Long before Airbnbs and highway motels, small family-run operations like the Grindstone Grill and Cottages offered travelers a clean room, a …
Great Lakes Water Levels 2025 – Big Drops, Big Impacts Across Michigan
Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable Weather, Lake Rises Signal Shifting Climate Trends Residents and waterway stakeholders in Michigan and across the Great Lakes are watching closely …
Michigan Storm Relief Sparks Powerful Rural Response From Farmers
Farmers from northwest Michigan organized a grassroots relief effort to aid storm-damaged northeast counties, delivering essential supplies like fuel and food. This initiative highlights the strength of agricultural communities and the vital role of the Farm Bureau in times of crisis.
Michigan Ice Storm Forest Damage Wreaks Havoc: 5 Urgent DNR Recovery Moves
Michigan’s DNR faces severe challenges after an April ice storm, organizing emergency responses to assess forest damage, clear roads, and ensure public safety, while also addressing timber salvage and wildfire risks in affected ecosystems.
Michigan Ice Storm Recovery – 5 Warren Firefighters Join Statewide Effort
Five Warren firefighters answer the call to assist Northern Michigan towns hit hard by March’s record-breaking ice storm. Warren Fire Department has deployed five of its personnel to support cleanup and recovery operations in Northern Michigan after a catastrophic ice storm …
Carl Peets’ Fishing Parties in Caseville – A Look Back at Michigan’s Fishing Party Boat Days
Carl Peets was a familiar name along the Pigeon River in Caseville during the postwar years, known for running daily fishing trips into Saginaw Bay. His charter service drew locals and tourists alike—until a deadly explosion aboard his boat, Panteramarina, changed …
Governor Whitmer’s Jet-Setting Travel Habits Slammed in Satirical Resolution by GOP Lawmaker
Rep. Tom Kunse issues a cheeky but pointed jab at the governor’s frequent flyer habits in a new House resolution. Whitmer’s International Trips Draw Ire from Michigan GOP Rep. Tom Kunse, R-Clare, turned sarcasm into legislative language with a new House …