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
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Climate Change 2014 – Warmest On Record
In a report issued on January 16, 2015, scientists determined that it was the Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to two separate analyses by NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Since 1880, Earth’s average surface temperature has warmed by …
Michigan Beach Rights Threatened by Senate Bill
In 2012, Senate Bill 1052 would let beach owners groom their beaches without requiring a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Port Huron Ferries on the Black River 1911 – Getting to Sarnia Before the Bridge – Video
Before bridges spanned the St. Clair River, the Port Huron ferry carried thousands across the border. Three wooden steamers tell the story of a risky, vital crossing.
John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company Headquarters 1817 – The Robert Stewart House – Video
The American Fur Company headquarters on Mackinac Island once controlled trade across the Great Lakes. Built in the early 1800s, it shaped Michigan’s economy, society, and role in early American capitalism.
Ice Storm Preparation – What Homeowners Can Still Do Before the Weekend – Download this 38 point checklist
Ice storms bring power outages, frozen pipes, and blocked roads. This guide breaks down last-minute ice storm preparation steps homeowners can take now, plus the supplies needed to get through three to four days safely.
History of Omer Michigan – Fire, Flood, and a Small City That Endured Disaster (1866-1940)
Omer, Michigan was once a busy lumber town with banks, mills, and a growing Main Street. Fire and floods nearly erased it. This story explains how Omer endured—and why its history still matters.
The Secret History of Tower Beach Amusement Park, Sylvan Lake (1890–1940)
Before cottages and cars, Tower Beach Sylvan Lake Michigan thrived as a trolley-fed amusement park. Families packed picnic baskets, rode the interurban, and spent risky, unforgettable summer days by the water.