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Bad Axe is the largest city in Huron County, Michigan. Located near the center of the Thumb, it’s the county seat.
Thrifting isn’t just a trend—it’s a practical, sustainable, and community-driven way to shop. In Michigan’s Thumb region, a network of local thrift stores offers everything from affordable clothing to household goods, while also giving back through jobs, volunteer opportunities, and local …
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.
Several famous people from Michigan have lived and summered in Huron County. From the frontier and lumbering days through the New Deal. We found an amazing set of individual stories that are worth exploring.
The Huron County Poor Farm was built due to the 1830 Michigan law directing each county to build a poor house. It was on 200 acres located west of Bad Axe.
It operated until the start of Social Security in 1937.
The Huron Community Fair in Bad Axe is the longest continually running fair in Michigan. It offers fun, entertainment and a chance to see and learn farming life for all ages.
Albert E. Sleeper, a prominent figure in Michigan history, served as governor from 1917-1921 and left a lasting impact. He was instrumental in establishing the State Police of Michigan and the Michigan State Park System. The Albert E. Sleeper House, built in 1917, holds historical significance. Despite its current state of disuse, Sleeper’s legacy endures in Michigan’s parks and history.
