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Port Austin Street Scene Postcard from 1951

Posted on November 14, 2020November 5, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A colorful postcard view of Port Austin Michigan in 1951

Ubly Michigan’s Foundation Is As Strong in 2022 Has It Was In 1900

Posted on August 24, 2020March 29, 2022 by Nathan Marks

We take a look at how Ubly Michigan has changed, or not, over the past 120 years.

The Big Views of Fish Point Wildlife Area

Posted on June 30, 2020November 15, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Known for the ability for birders to get up close to wildlife and offer amazing views, the Fish Point Wildlife Area is a large sanctuary. With over 3,700 acres and including about seven miles along the Saginaw Bay shoreline.

Wind Farm Secessionists

Posted on November 26, 2016November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

This post was published in May 2012 at the height of new zoning in Lake Township. While the split did not

Michigan Wind 1

Michigan Wind 1, owned and operated by John Deere Renewables, LLC, started spinning in December 2008. Consumers Energy purchases the electricity generated by the farm, which is located near Ubly in Michigan’s Thumb region

Climate Change 2014 – Warmest On Record

Posted on January 19, 2015November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In a report issued on January 16, 2015, scientists determined that it was the Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to

Michigan Beach Rights Threatened by Senate Bill

Posted on May 6, 2012November 15, 2021 by Malcom Mott

In 2012, Senate Bill 1052 would let beach owners groom their beaches without requiring a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Turnip Rock Michigan: 7 Critical Things to Know Before You Go (Most Visitors Get This Wrong)

Posted on April 19, 2026April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Turnip Rock Michigan is one of the state’s most photographed natural features—but it’s not easy to reach. Here’s how to