All Huron County Beaches Reopen After E. Coli Retests
Caseville County Park, Port Crescent Day Use and Wagener Park were cleared Friday after follow-up water samples came back below
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The History of Trout Creek Michigan – Sawmills, Railroads and Baseball
In 1912, Trout Creek had three operating sawmills. Each generated its own electricity. One company plant also supplied power to
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The Story of Indian Dave – A Legend in the Thumb 1803–1909
In 1866, two men paddled a canoe from Vassar to Caro carrying the official government records that would settle a heated dispute over the location of…
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Kingstown, Michigan: Separating TV Fiction from Regional Reality
If you search a Michigan road map for the prison-heavy landscape of Kingstown, Michigan, you will likely end up in a quiet farming community in…
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Three Huron County Beaches Remain Closed After High E. Coli Readings
Bird Creek Bathing Beach has reopened, but three Huron County beaches remain closed after E. coli tests exceeded state safety standards.
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Why are Pickles Zero Calories – Or Are They?
The zero-calorie label on your jar of Michigan dills is a legal fiction permitted by federal rounding rules. Most snackers reach for a spear from a…
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2026 Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival – Returns Friday With Two Days of Food, Music and Family Events
Admission is free, and the weekend schedule includes live bands, vendors, historical exhibits, children’s inflatables, a petting zoo, a fun run, a car show, a cornhole tournament and Saturday night fireworks.
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Michigan Ghost Towns: A Guide to the State’s Abandoned Industrial Settlements
Between 1845 and 1880, the Keweenaw Peninsula produced more copper than any other region in the world, yet today many of the towns that fueled this…
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History of Sandusky Michigan – 9 Remarkable Changes That Built a Thumb City
Historic photographs trace Sandusky, Michigan, from its lumber-era roots into a busy county seat shaped by railroads, agriculture and local commerce. The account follows two depots, grain elevators, downtown hotels, the 1915 courthouse fire and the unusual Practical Institute of Pharmacy class photographed in 1929.
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Top Ports Visited By The Best Great Lakes Cruises
By the summer of 2026, more than 23,000 passengers are expected to sail through the Great Lakes, marking a 5% increase in maritime traffic. Many of…
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