News & Fun in Michigan
A two-vehicle collision on M-62 in Jefferson Township resulted in one injury, with alcohol suspected as a contributing factor. One driver was hospitalized, while the other was treated at the scene. An investigation is ongoing into the accident’s circumstances.
On January 23, 2025, former President Trump pardoned 23 pro-life advocates convicted under the FACE Act, including seven from Michigan. The decision has ignited debates about federal law enforcement, political bias, and the implications for reproductive rights and protests.
In November 1928, the passenger steamer Thousand Islander sank during a fierce gale on Lake Huron while being towed. Despite efforts to rescue its crew, the ship succumbed to the storm, highlighting the inherent dangers of Great Lakes navigation in that era.
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.
The Cartwheel Inn was an entertainment destination in Port Austin. Top bands and bikers from Detroit and Chicago would stop by for “fun.”
In 1859, a ferocious wolf attacked a Michigan farmer. The farmer’s wife exhibited remarkable courage, engaging the wolf in a deadly fight. Her heroic stand underscored the unpredictable nature of wildlife and human bravery.
The 1887 shipwreck of the steamer barge Osceola near Port Crescent revealed a chaotic aftermath, as locals salvaged flour that floated ashore, while rescue crews struggled to recover the stranded vessel. Eventually deemed a total loss, it was later salvaged and rebuilt.
Michigan’s updated SNAP program will alter eligibility and benefits, effective October 2024. While increasing some benefits, it introduces stricter income limits, potentially reducing access for many families. Vulnerable groups are protected but face challenges due to these adjustments.
