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Bad Axe is one of Michigan’s most memorable place names. But the history of Bad Axe is about more than a broken tool found near a campsite. This Michigan Moments video looks at the history of Bad Axe Michigan, and how …
Bad Axe grew from a rough lumber settlement into the center of Michigan’s Thumb. This Michigan Moments feature looks at the railroad era, downtown businesses, fairs, farming, and local legends.
Photograph shows farmers bringing bean harvest by horse?drawn wagon to the Bad Axe Grain Company around the 1910s. Reflects the rise of grain elevator infrastructure that supported Michigan’s rural economy.
An early-1900s photo captures the Bad Axe chicory plant tied to the railroad and regional farms. Operated by E. B. Muller & Co., it supported Michigan’s coffee-substitute trade in the first half of the 20th century.
Huron County Democrats will host a rally on June 6 in Bad Axe to support veterans’ rights and constitutional protections, coinciding with D-Day’s anniversary, as part of the grassroots 50501 Movement for civic engagement.
Huron County residents in Michigan will participate in a May Day protest on May 1, 2025, advocating for civil, labor, and voting rights. This rally reflects broader concerns over inequality, voting access, and public investment in healthcare and education.
At the turn of the 20th century, Bad Axe, Michigan, thrived with commerce, featuring horse-drawn wagons and the New Schrader House hotel. This era’s essence is captured in a postcard, highlighting community, travel, and civic pride, now replaced by modernity.
Two West Michigan men were arrested in a fraud investigation linked to the Michigan Lottery and credit cards. Their arrest follows a wider pattern of lottery-related fraud in the state, prompting authorities to warn businesses to watch for suspicious activity.
