From Michigan Renter to Homeowner – Your Step-by-Step Game Plan
This guide breaks down everything you need to go from renter to homeowner—mortgages, inspections, agents, and offers. Be smart, prepared, and in control of the process.
Rich History of Bach Michigan – One of the Thumbs 3 “Sister Hamlet’s” in the Early 1900s – Video
Once a vital railroad and farm hub in Michigan’s Thumb, Bach’s history reflects the hopes of its founder and the harsh turns of the Great Depression. Explore its German-American roots, boom years, and quiet fade into rural obscurity.
AuSable River Queen saga deepens amid legal, safety turmoil – Paddleboat to be dismantled
Arguably, the most contentious chapter yet in the AuSable River Queen saga unfolds as legal defeat forces the dismantlement of the historic vessel. In Oscoda, Michigan, the fate of the AuSable River Queen is now uncertain after a recent court ruling …
It’s 1913 – Ladies Who Puff? Get Cuffed — Grand Rapids Cops Arrest a Smoker
In 1913, Grand Rapids police arrested a woman for smoking a cigarette in a public park. The case sheds light on outdated norms and how public behavior was policed.
The 1913 Pere Marquette Train Wreck Near Marlette – 4 rare photos of a forgotten event
In May 1913, a Pere Marquette train derailed near Marlette, Michigan, after a backup engine caused the tracks to buckle. No one was killed—but the wreck drew a crowd.
Michigan’s Voice on the Airwaves – Aubrey M. Clarke of Brown City and the Golden Age of Amateur Radio
We found an interesting photo from the 1950s that shows Aubrey M. Clarke seated in front of a panel of radio equipment, a microphone in one hand, and a confident smile on his face. Clarke’s call sign—W8OKV—is prominently displayed, along with …
Battle of the Bands Showdown Offers $750 Prize at Lake Street Local
Port Austin’s Lake Street Local launches weekly music showdown with crowd-picked winners in August and September. Local Music Competition Brings Live Energy to Huron County Lake Street Local, a Huron County venue known for supporting regional entertainment, is launching an August-September …
Michigan EV Travel – 5 Stunning Sightseeing Routes to Explore
With plug-in and electric vehicles becoming more available we take a look at five of Michigan’s most picturesque landscapes with our guide to Michigan Electric Car Travel. Discover hidden gems and eco-friendly routes that make your road trip both sustainable and unforgettable. Plug in, hit the road, and get ready for an adventure!