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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.
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 …
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 The case sheds light on outdated norms and how public behavior was policed.
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.
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 …
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 …
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!
Trump’s July 24 executive order marks a dramatic pivot in homelessness policy. It mandates involuntary treatment, defunds harm-reduction efforts, and ties federal grants to civil enforcement measures.
