Stump Battles of Edmore Michigan
These scenes from around Edmore Michigan, in Montcalm County, show what came after Michigan’s great lumber boom. Once this ground
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Michigan Thanksgiving Side Dishes Steal the Spotlight – Campbell’s Report Unpacks The State’s Trends and Traditions
A recent report emphasizes the growing trend of prioritizing Thanksgiving side dishes over turkey among Americans, particularly in Michigan. Over 55% of respondents prefer sides, with mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and stuffing being favorites. The shift signifies a blend of tradition and creativity, highlighting a culinary evolution in holiday celebrations.
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History of Fair Haven Michigan – Rediscovering Anchor Bay’s Lost Summer Playground – (1900-1930) – Video
Drive along Dixie Highway today and Fair Haven, Michigan is easy to miss. A few marinas, a bar or two,
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History of Casco Michigan – 5 Striking Postcards From a Hard-Working Farm Town
The History of Casco Michigan comes alive in a stack of real photo postcards. One-room schools, bean fields, orchards and family homes show how a modest St. Clair County farm township built its daily life.
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Celebrating The History of Richmond Michigan – Convenient Small-Town Living 1890–1930
From the brick Hotel Lenox to St. Augustine’s stone church and the steady hum of the Grand Trunk Railway, the history of Richmond Michigan between 1890 and 1930 shows how a modest farm town adopted modern life without losing its close community ties.
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Fascinating Loosemore Point Legend – The Driftwood Castle and “Indian Gold” Myth in Michigan’s Thumb
We examine a local legend of Indian gold and a hermit who made a castle at Loosemore point near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
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Favorite Foods in Toledo – 10 Essential Dishes Locals Absolutely Love
From Tony Packo’s Hungarian hot dogs to Lake Erie perch, Toledo restaurants serve bold, comforting plates. This guide to Favorite Foods in Toledo points you to true local favorites for lunch, dinner and date night.
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Defunct Michigan Automakers – 8 Tough Lessons from the Michigan’s Lost Car Companies
Defunct Michigan automakers once filled Detroit, Lansing and Kalamazoo with factories, jobs and big promises. This feature profiles Packard, Hudson, AMC, REO, Hupmobile, Detroit Electric and Checker, and explains how each tried to stand against the Big Three before finally closing the doors.
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6 Top Tasty & Unique Michigan Foods You Must Try
There is nothing like the familiar foods of home. If you have spent any time in Michigan, you will find
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November 11, 1911 Cyclone at Owosso, Michigan- The Night the City Never Forgot – Video
The History of November 11, 1911 Cyclone at Owosso Michigan begins like many Midwestern stories, with an ordinary Saturday that
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