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History of Selfridge Field – The Michigan Home to One of the Oldest Continuously Operating Military Airfields in the United States

The History of Selfridge Field includes a landing ground that Michigan supplied each winter: frozen Lake St. Clair. In March 1923, some pilots tested auxiliary fuel tanks while others operated aircraft fitted with skis. Weather had become part of the Army’s …

Michigan · 7d

My UP Now

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Buried in Iron: The Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster

ELY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — 100 years after Michigan's deadliest mining disaster, "Buried in Iron" takes viewers beyond the tragedy itself to explore the lasting impact of the Barnes-Hecker Mine disaster on the families, community and mining industry of the Upper Peninsula. The documentary traces the history of the Barnes-Hecker Mine in Ely Township, from its troubled beginnings battling groundwater and unstable conditions to the catastrophic collapse on November 3, 1926, that claimed the lives of 51 miners. 41 miners were unable to be recovered and left underground, where they remain today."Buried in Iron" also follows the work of the Barnes-Hecker 100th Anniversary Committee, whose efforts helped transform the once-forgotten mine site into a permanent memorial park. Through preservation, research and remembrance, ensuring the miners' stories continue to be told for future generations.More than a historical account, the documentary is a tribute to the 51 men who lost their lives, the families who carried their memory forward, and a community determined to ensure that their stories are never forgotten, because some stories should never be buried. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED

Michigan · 7d

Michigan Mama News

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MJR Announces Sensory Friendly Film Selections To Play In November

Michigan Events Blogger November 4, 2026 0 Family Entertainment , Michigan Graphic Canva AI-Generated Enjoy the latest films in a sensory-friendly environment each Saturday morning. Sensory-friendly screenings offer a relaxed, inclusive movie experience tailored for families, children, and teens with sensory needs. These showings offer a sensory-friendly environment with brighter house lights providing a well-lit theatre for added comfort, lower sound levels for those with more sensitive ears, and open captions with on-screen text displays for dialogue and key audio cues. The screenings will also offer a welcoming atmosphere where guests will have freedom to move around, so they can stretch, dance, or step out as needed. They welcome vocal expression allowing guests to talk and sign and are device-friendly, allowing phones and tablets to be used to provide additional comfort or communication for guests. These screenings also allow moviegoers to bring in their own food items for those with dietary restrictions. WHEN: Sensory Friendly screenings will take place every Saturday each month. Showtimes will vary by location. FILMS: Saturday, November 7, 2026 – THE CAT IN THE HAT Saturday, November 14, 2026 – THE CAT IN THE HAT Saturday, November 21, 2026 – THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE

Michigan · 6d

WOOD TV8

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West Michigan ‘metal detectorist’ unearths relics of the past

There are centuries worth of history lying right beneath the ground we walk on every day. One West Michigan man has made it his mission to uncover as much of that history as he can with a shovel, some gloves and a metal detector.

Michigan · 9d

The News Advocate

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Veterans Day events planned across Manistee County

Find Veterans Day dinners, breakfasts and programs planned in Manistee, Copemish, Kaleva and Onekama.

Manistee County, MI · 7d

Up North Voice

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This Week in Northeast Michigan History: Nov. 2-8

Editor’s Note: Stay connected with thousands of our Northeast Michigan neighbors through the Up North Voice Mail, delivered FREE every Thursday morning. Sign up today!. Nov. 3, 1887 — Timber scouts return with a big estimate. The Crawford Avalanche, quoting the Roscommon News, reported that Rogers and W....

Michigan · 8d

unearththevoyage.com

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11 Michigan Parks and Communities Where Black Bears Could Turn Up This Fall

Michigan’s black bears are busy preparing for winter, and their search for food can bring them surprisingly close to campgrounds, orchards, and residential neighborhoods. One western Michigan township even issued a bear alert on October 30, 2026. Michigan is home to thousands of black bears, with most living in...

Michigan · 10d

The News Advocate

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100 Years Ago: 1926 'bewitched night' brings fewer pranks than prior years

Police were kept busy on the bewitched night removing traffic signs from the middle of the streets in 1926. Overall, fewer annoying, costly pranks were played and window soaping was at a minimum.

Manistee County, MI · 7d

Midland Daily News

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Michigan Deer Tales Book 9 revisits trophy bucks and hunting stories

Richard P. Smith has just published the ninth book in his series of “Michigan Deer Tales” relating to trophy whitetail bucks and the detailed successful hunters’ stories associated with each of them.

Michigan · 8d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The 8 Best Secondhand Bookstores In Michigan Every Bookworm Needs To Visit

Ready to find the best secondhand bookstores in Michigan?. These 8 bookstores offer incredible deals and shelves packed with amazing reads!. 1. John K. King Used & Rare Books (Detroit) There are bookstores, and then there’s John K. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. This place is in...

Michigan · 11d

WOOD TV8

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West Michigan nonprofit in finals for national TikTok contest

Michigan · 8d

parktelegraph.com

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GoFundMe Raises Over $120,000 for Michigan Red Baron Worker Walt Z After Viral Video Shows Influencer Harassing Him While He Stocked Store Shelves

MICHIGAN — Internet users have raised more than $120,000 for a Red Baron worker who went viral after an influencer harassed him while he was on the job. The man has been identified only as Walt Z from Michigan. The GoFundMe organizer says he is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support. The fundraiser continues to grow as the story spreads online.

Michigan · 12d

The News Advocate

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Looking Back for Nov. 2: Manistee celebrates Halloween

Local history: Police reported minimal damage following Halloween festivities in Manistee in 1946.

Manistee, MI · 8d

Benzie County Record Patriot

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Photos: Halloween 2026 in Frankfort

In the downtown district, the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce held its trunk-or-treat event.

Frankfort, MI · 10d

The News Advocate

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Photos: Copemish families enjoy Oz-themed trunk-or-treat

Families followed the yellow brick road to Read-Osborne American Legion Post 531 in Copemish on Saturday for a "Wizard of Oz" trunk-or-treat event.

Copemish, MI · 10d

floridaing.com

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Only Two F5 Tornadoes Have Hit Michigan Since 1950, With Flint Beecher in 1953 and Hudsonville Standale in 1956, as Genesee County Leads With 51 Tornadoes

FLINT, MICHIGAN — How strong was the strongest tornado ever to pass through your Michigan county? A new map from Michigan Storm Chasers answers that question for all 83 counties in the state. It uses historical tornado records from 1950 through 2026 to show the highest-rated tornado tied to each county. Over that period, Michigan has recorded only two F5 tornadoes: the devastating Flint-Beecher tornado on June 8, 1953, and the Hudsonville-Standale tornado on April 3, 1956. Michigan has not recorded another F5 or EF5 tornado in more than 70 years. Genesee County has seen the most tornadoes in the state, with 51 on record.

Michigan · 15d

northernexpress.com

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Your Holiday Art Market Guide

It’s (almost) here. The hap-hap-happiest season, filled with trees, tinsel, trimmings, and plenty of ho-ho-hos. Yes, Christmas is still almost two months away, but the holiday markets have already begun, enticing shoppers to schools, churches, halls, and other venues. They are an opportunity for local artists, makers, and creatives...

Charlevoix, MI · 11d

WOOD TV8

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West Michigan 'metal detectorist' unearths relics of the past

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