12 Best Winter Festivals In Michigan – 2025
We check out some of the best winter festivals in Michigan for 2023. It is a great way to shake off the winter blues.
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1925’s Historic Aerial Newspaper Delivery: How Planes Connected Michigan’s Thumb During a Blizzard
In January 1925, the Port Huron Times launched Michigan’s first winter air delivery to the isolated Thumb region during a severe blizzard. It was likely the first time a military aricraft was used to delver newspapers.
113 Years Ago – A Quirky Week in News In Michigan’s Upper Thumb in 1912
113 years ago, the Harbor Beach TImes kept everyone up to date. No news was too obscure, strange, or quirky that it didn’t warrant a few lines in the paper.
Great Lakes Water Levels Shift Amid Unusual Weather Patterns
Record-high precipitation in the Great Lakes Basin has not raised water levels above January averages. Despite warmer weather and heavy rainfall, Lakes Superior and Michigan-Huron experienced declines. Stakeholders are advised to monitor changing conditions and navigational alerts closely, especially with ice formation impacts.
DNR awards $106,000 in grants to Michigan urban communities for tree planting
Michigan has awarded over $106,000 in grants to 28 organizations for tree-planting projects statewide, aiming to enhance urban forests and green spaces. This initiative, supported by the DNR and DTE Energy Foundation, promotes environmental sustainability while improving air quality and community aesthetics across multiple municipalities.
Northern Michigan Lawmakers Slam DNR Over Forest Destruction for Solar Farm Development
Michigan lawmakers are calling for accountability from the DNR after plans to clear 420 acres of forest for solar farms near Gaylord emerged. Critics argue this move contradicts conservation efforts, poses threats to wildlife, and undermines Michigan’s climate goals, raising concerns about local control and environmental practices.
Veteran Town Hall and PACT Act Resource Fair Coming to Bay City
Veterans in Bay City are invited to a Town Hall and PACT Act Resource Fair on January 27, 2025, hosted by the Saginaw VA Healthcare System. The event will provide essential information on benefits, toxic exposure screenings, and community resources aimed at supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life.
Today’s Michigan Weather Forecast- Arctic Blast Brings Snow and Frigid Temperatures
Michigan is facing a major winter storm today, marked by heavy snowfall and extremely cold temperatures statewide. Advisories highlight hazardous travel conditions, with snowfall expected between 2 to 10 inches in various regions. Wind chills could lead to significant discomfort and frostbite risk.