News & Fun in Michigan
Harbor Beach Resort Association in Michigan, founded in 1896, is a historic summer community with rustic cottages, active membership, and communal dining. It showcases Michigan’s elite vacation traditions, preserving family-oriented charm while providing various recreational amenities and maintaining exclusivity through selective membership.
The park first opened as a county park in 1925. In 1927 the state acquired the property and called it Huron State Park. In 1944, the park was renamed in honor of Albert E. Sleeper, governor of Michigan (1917-1920) and resident …
Governor Whitmer has requested emergency aid from President Trump to assist 12 Michigan counties hit by a severe ice storm. If approved, federal funds will support road clearance and emergency operations. More aid may follow pending FEMA damage assessments beginning April 20.
Highline has resumed installations of fiber internet across Michigan’s Thumb, targeting rural homes with reliable, high-speed connections. Orders are now open in Sanilac, Tuscola, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties—ushering in new digital opportunities for work, school, and everyday life.
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten secures the release of $16 million in TSA funds for Gerald R. Ford Airport. The move prevents costly delays, protects over 50 jobs, and challenges federal disruptions caused by DOGE and a Trump executive order.
A vintage postcard reveals the once-booming fishing docks of Caseville. Learn how the Gillingham Fish Company helped shape the Thumb’s economy—and what remains today.
This early 1900s photo captures the rural railroad depot at Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan, taken by Louis James Pesha. The image includes a windmill-powered water tower, a wooden depot station, and both a horse-drawn buggy and early automobile, capturing a transitional …
Governor Whitmer’s address emphasized bipartisan support for Michigan’s reindustrialization amid rising global tensions. She advocated targeted strategies over tariffs, citing the auto industry’s challenges and highlighting initiatives for workforce development and Michigan’s pivotal role in defense and manufacturing.
