News History & Fun in Michigan
he History of Forestville Michigan comes alive through rare photographs and vintage postcards that capture the village’s days as a thriving Lake Huron lumber port. Follow the rise of its docks, mills, businesses, and waterfront before changing times reshaped this small Michigan community.
Did you know that in the 1920s, the Red Cross provided essential health care services to Michigan’s rural Thumb region? Even in those days, the Red Cross was dedicated to reaching communities in need with creativity and determination.
Brown City began as a railroad station in 1879 and quickly grew into a farm and shipping hub for Michigan’s Thumb region. Railroads, grain elevators, and later motorhome manufacturing shaped the town’s unusual history.
McGregor, Michigan, grew from one settler’s homestead into a vital Thumb-region railroad town. From its grain elevator to its one-room schoolhouse, McGregor Michigan history tells a timeless story of connection, community, and change.
The history of Minden City, Michigan reflects the story of small-town life in the Thumb. From farming and railroads to Main Street businesses, this village shaped Sanilac County.
The history of Lexington Michigan spans lumber, fishing, and summer resorts. This Lake Huron village adapted to change, creating a legacy still seen in its harbor and streets.
We found an interesting photo from the 1950s that shows Aubrey M. Clarke seated in front of a panel of radio equipment, a microphone in one hand, and a confident smile on his face. Clarke’s call sign—W8OKV—is prominently displayed, along with …
A 58-year-old Carsonville man failed to yield while driving a 4-wheeler in Forester Township, causing a collision with a 37-year-old motorcyclist. Both were seriously injured.
