Oxford Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash on M-142 in Verona Township
Officers from the Huron County Sheriffs and emergency responders were sent to the scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash at M-142 and M-19 in Verona Township yesterday afternoon. (9/15)
Tag: Upper Thumb
The Upper Thumb of Michigan refers to the northeastern region of Michigan’s “thumb” area, part of the state’s Lower Peninsula. Bordered by Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, the region is known for its scenic shoreline, small towns, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping. Key towns in the Upper Thumb include Caseville, Port Austin, and Bad Axe. It’s a popular destination for summer tourism, featuring attractions like the Port Austin Farmers Market, Turnip Rock, and the Caseville Cheeseburger Festival. The Upper Thumb combines natural beauty with a laid-back, rural charm, making it a favorite getaway for locals and visitors alike.
Port Austin Michigan – 3 Memorable Destinations Saved It From Decline – Art Works, A Farm Market, and Kayaking
Drive from any point south of the Thumb north toward Port Austin, Michigan, to its tip, and you will encounter small towns and villages hanging on by a thread. The town at the tip of the Thumb has taken a different approach; offering the community a destination for the entire summer season.
Grave Robbers Brazenly Operated In Michigan During the 1800s
Grave robbing was a gruesome yet common crime in the late 1800’s as medical schools sought bodys for study.
The Classic Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort in Port Austin, MI – 1898
Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort operated in Port Austin Michigan from 1898 until about 1935. Mary Buttars ran the resort until her death in 1911.
Collision With A Deer South of Port Austin Kills Midland Man
Two drivers who were on their way to work yesterday morning, September 4th, discovered the wreckage of a 2006 Buick Lucerne in the east side ditch of M 53, just south of Hunter Road in Dwight Township. After inspecting the area, …
Caseville IGA – The Amazing Memories of Our Grandparents Time
The Caseville IGA was a landmark as a kid growing up in the Upper Thumb The IGA was the store I remember growing up. It was old, the floors creaked, it smelled funny and it was crowded in the summer. I loved it.
Pointe Aux Barques Resort Noted in the Standard Guide to Mackinac Island & Northern Lake Resorts 1899
Excerpt on the Pointe Aux Barques Resort taken from the Standard Guide to Mackinac Island and Northern Michigan Resorts 1899.
The Standard Guide; Mackinac Island and Northern Lake Resorts. It is a visitors handbook written in 1898 detailing early tourism to Mackinac Island. For 25 cents it gave the potential visitor a glimpse of what to expect at Michigan’s premier tourist destination. However, the ads and descriptions of the other northern Michigan resorts of the day are fascinating.
A Great Summer in Michigan’s Thumb – 6 Bucket List Ideas
The calendar on your desk indicates that summer officially ends in about a week, but deep down you not quite ready to ditch the shorts and flip-flops for sweatshirts and football. It only really ends when you’ve done these 6 things in Michigan’s Upper Thumb.