1881 Michigan Fire Forever Changed the Thumb
by The fires of September 4th though the 6th 1881, commonly known as the Thumb Fire, took hundreds of lives and burned well over one million acres.
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Discover Huron County’s Best Breakfast Spots – A Community’s 7 Top Picks
by We did an informal poll of Huron County’s breakfast scene and found it as diverse as it is delicious. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic diner experience or something more unconventional, these 7 local favorites have you covered.
Top News Last Week In Huron County Michigan
by Here is a round-up of the top news last week in Huron County Wind Whips Up Deckerville Fire Near Hurds Corner (March 21, 2024) The …
1909 Bad Axe Postcard Looking Down Sand Road
by We take a postcard street view of Bad Axe from the early 1900s and compare it to today.
Its an interesting peek on how much changes over 100 years. But some elements remain.
11 Spectacular Emerging Michigan Disc Golf Courses Glide Into The Thumb – 2023
by Michigan disc golf is now solidly established in the Upper Thumb region. These eleven courses vary from practice to tournament caliber.
Tri-County Sheriffs of Michigan’s Upper Thumb Make Arrests On Underage Sex Trafficking
by Three Huron County men were arrested on June 12th this week due to the efforts of a multi-agency task force. The arrests targeted individuals who seek sex from minors and human trafficking.
Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924
by In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.
Discover 15 Enchanting Michigan Pioneer Log Cabins in Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties
by A task for all early pioneers in Michigan was to make a log cabin. The Bad Axe Historical Society is the curator of the largest collection of authentically restored pioneer log buildings in the state.
