13 Michigan Breakfast Foods & Casual Dining in the Upper Thumb
These are the top rated places in Michigan’s Upper Thumb to go for your morning meal according to the travel sites Yelp and TripAdvisor.
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Huron County Michigan Halt Wind Development
Bad Axe, Michigan – At a morning meeting on April 2, 2015, the Huron County Michigan board of commissioners decided to halt wind development. They approved a 90 day moratorium ordinance, with a possible 90 day extension on starting or approving …
DTE to Close Michigan Coal Powered Plant At Harbor Beach – Cite Thumb Loop and Pollution Rules
Story from 2012 – DTE officials announced that it plans to suspend operations of the Michigan Coal Powered Plant at Harbor Beach as soon as August 2013. The Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe says the decision results from federal emission …
Low Great Lakes Water Levels in 2012
In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.
Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.
Bigfoot Sightings in Michigan – Cass River Video, Thumb Reports and New Cases
The Michigan Thumb newspaper Tuscola Today carried a story, “Bigfoot Roaming the Cass? Video Raises the Question.” on July 21. It shows a screenshot and short video clip of the alleged Sasquatch from a person kayaking on the Cass River.
Bigfoot sightings, while unique are not uncommon. The online newspaper the Sun reported that more than 10,000 people have insisted they’ve seen the mythical being over the past 50 years.
First Female Lighthouse Keeper Michigan: The Untold Story of Catherine Shook
In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.
Michigan Moments – Vividly Explore The Amazing History of 132 Michigan Small Towns
Welcome to our Michigan Moments series, bringing you captivating glimpses into the fascinating history and charming communities across Michigan’s Thumb region and beyond. Each reel takes you on a journey through Michigan’s rich past, showcasing the stories, people, and events that …
Henry Ford’s Village Industries: 20 Rural Factories Built Across Michigan
Henry Ford established a series of twenty village industry plants in Michigan and other states where Ford Motor’s had a presence. He started acquiring and building the small factories in 1919 until 1944, primarily in southeastern Michigan.