News & Fun in Michigan
In the late 19th century, the Kennedy-McCoy Hotel thrived in Port Crescent, Michigan, before relocating to Kinde as the Grand Central Hotel, adapting through historical changes. It served as a community hub for over a century before closing in the 1980s.
This early 20th-century postcard captures a rare moment outside the Pere Marquette Station in Kinde, Michigan—a once-bustling hub for passengers and freight in the Thumb. Lined up beside the tracks are local residents, station workers, and children, pausing for the camera …
In a small-town escapade, two couples elope, only to be thwarted by vigilant fathers who pursue them after a hotelkeeper alerts them. The incident highlights youthful rebellion and the challenges of escaping parental oversight.
This photograph from around 1900 showcases Kinde, Michigan’s Main Street, highlighting the brick and wood storefronts and a busy rural economy. It documents local businesses, transportation challenges, and the town’s role in agricultural development post-lumber boom.
Today the Kinde Polka Fest comes roaring back to the Upper Thumb with over 60 volunteers and a full slate of Polka entertainment over two days at the Friends of Kinde Palace. Festival organizers are optimistic that attendance will return to the pre-COVID levels of past years.
Sheriff Patrol Deputies, Bad Axe City Police Officers, and Huron County Drug Task Force members have had an extremely busy 2022 illegal drug enforcement.
Kinde, Michigan is a slice of a true American farming community in the Thumb. The village was founded in the 1880’s and is still vibrant today
The Upper Thumb offers many family friendly attractions and things to do.
The Summer of 2021 looks return to offering events and festivals that we love to attend and see.
