Tag: Bad Axe

Bad Axe is the largest city in Huron County, Michigan. Located near the center of the Thumb, it’s the county seat.

Thrift Shops in Michigan’s Thumb – Where Saving Money Meets Supporting Community

Posted on June 20, 2025August 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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

May Day Protest in Bad Axe – Democrats Demand Return to Core American Rights

Posted on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

A Glimpse into Early Bad Axe – The Schrader House Hotel and the P.M. Fountain

Posted on April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

Lottery Luck Runs Out: Bad Axe Bust Nails Card Crooks

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

10 Famous People From Michigan That Were Born, or Summered in Huron County

Posted on November 16, 2024February 23, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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.

How Michigan’s Poor Farms Shaped Social Care – Huron County Poor Farm’s 60-Year Legacy

Posted on September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 by Michael Hardy

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 156th Huron Community Fair – A Week Of Farm & Midway Fun In 2024

Posted on July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 by Michael Hardy

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.

Inside the Creepy Abandoned Mansion Of Michigan Governor Albert Sleeper

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by Michael Hardy

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.