Dioxin Clean Up in Saginaw Bay Watershed
by 45 Years of Dow Chemical Dioxin Clean Up Dow DuPont is preparing to clean up the last section of the Tittabawassee River in mid-Michigan that has been contaminated with dioxin …
Author: Paul Austin
Paul is a writer living in the Great Lakes Region. He dabbles in research
of historical events, places, and people on his website at Michigan4You.
When he isn't under a deadline, you can find him on the beach with a good book and a cold beer.
10 Tales About Michigan Indian Tribes You Were Never Taught in School
Recently I read a book written in the late 1800s by Andrew Blackbird. Blackbird was an Ottawa tribal leader and historian. His book, History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians …
102 Years Ago in Harbor Beach History
102 years ago illustrations started to appear in the newspapers of Michigan’s Upper Thumb. The following was on the front page of the Harbor Beach Times on January 5th, 1917. …
Whitmer signs Michigan unemployment benefit increase into law
Michigan workers get a lifeline as Democrats increase unemployment benefits, addressing decades of stagnation. Expanded Benefits Bring Relief to Michigan Workers Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law expanded unemployment …
Affordable Summer Fun That Won’t Cost a Fortune
As summer approaches, you may feel the impulse to break the bank for a memorable vacation. But what if you could enjoy affordable summer fun without putting yourself in a …
Woman Rescued After Drifting Offshore On Innertube in Lake Huron – Hypothermia Warning for Beach Goers
Beach Toy Adventure Turns into Terrifying Ordeal A leisurely day at the beach turned into a heart-stopping ordeal for a St. Claire Shores woman who found herself stranded offshore on …
Commercial Netting of Game Fish Shaping Up Like The Nestle Water Fiasco.
Ed Note: We have been accused of bias favoring commercial fishing. They’re right. As a resident of the Michigan Thumb Region, our family has supported the Bay Port Fish Company …
Detroit Lions’ Playoff Aspirations Hinge on Health Amid Injury Updates
The Detroit Lions face critical injury challenges ahead of their Week 18 clash against the Minnesota Vikings, with playoff seeding on the line. Lions’ Injury Report Paints a Grim Picture …
Grand Traverse Band to Open Tribal Gaming Facility in Benzie County – Venture Promises Jobs, Growth
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) announces a new gaming venture in Benzie County, which is set to create jobs and boost local economic growth. New …
Short-Term Rentals Banned In Michigan Thumb’s Lake Township – Are Your Beach Vacation Plans Screwed?
Lake Township updates its zoning laws to clarify restrictions on short-term rentals. Changes highlight a shift in the township’s stance on rental properties. Lake Township Enforces Ban on Short-Term Rentals …