With No Postal Service for 70+ Years, the Town of Crump Hangs On

The post office shut down in 1954 and yes, many residents left.....but the Michigan town of Crump has remained above water...

Midland author draws on local food mission for second novel

Midland author Mark Heires drew inspiration from a local food mission for “Of Angels and Bats,” his second novel, which will be released Nov. 10.

History of Bad Axe, Michigan: The Town That Nearly Lost Its Name

Bad Axe is one of Michigan’s most memorable place names. But Bad Axe’s history is about more than a broken tool found near a campsite. This Michigan Moments video explores the history of Bad Axe, Michigan, and how it became Huron …

From YouTube Tutorials To Master Chef Winner, Jake Kelley's Saginaw County Cooking Journey

A neuroscience graduate from Hemlock just won Master Chef season 16, and he taught himself to cook by rewatching YouTube videos in his kitchen.

Hemlock Schools officially opens new 670-seat Performing Arts Center

HEMLOCK, Mich. (WJRT) - Hemlock Public School District opened its new 670-seat Performing Arts Center on Friday, marking a major investment in arts education and cultural programming in Saginaw County. The district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday evening before the venue hosted its first theatrical production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's,...

Local runners seek all-state performances

The area's best runners will be looking to clock their best times on Saturday at the cross country state finals

Midland students turn 10,000 cans into sculptures for local food pantries

Midland County students used 10,000 cans to build CANstructions at Midland Mall, raising food insecurity awareness and aiding local pantries.

Improv360 comedy troupe in Midland

Día de los Muertos event planned at Saginaw Art Museum

SAGINAW, MI -- The Saginaw Art Museum invites the community to a free afternoon honoring Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a time dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died. Families and friends can gather to view ofrendas, participate in art making and face painting,...

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....

With No Postal Service for 70+ Years, the Town of Crump Hangs On

The post office shut down in 1954 and yes, many residents left.....but the Michigan town of Crump has remained above water...

Midland comic and pop culture expo draws fans to Dow Diamond

MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The Midland Comic, Collectables and Pop Culture Expo drew fans of all ages to Dow Diamond over the weekend to play games, win prizes and dress up as their favorite characters. “I attended the Motor City Comic Con in the spring, and came home and talked...

Kate the Chemist set to return to Midland with an explosive show

Kate the Chemist returns to Midland Center for the Arts on Nov. 12 with a family-friendly show featuring fire, explosions and hands-on science.

Former Mt. Pleasant Indian Boarding School Recognized for National Significance

The Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School has been elevated to a national level of significance by the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, the designation formally recognizes the site as a surviving representative of the federal off-reservation boarding school system. Originally listed at the state level in 2018, the historic district includes six brick buildings situated on 15 acres within the Isabella Indian Reservation. Of the more than 2,200 Michigan sites on the National Register, it becomes one of only 144 listed at the national level of significance, and one of 8 recognized for American Indian heritage. Established by Congress in 1891, the facility operated from 1893 to 1934, housing between 300 and 375 children annually from kindergarten through eighth grade. According to tribe officials, approximately 225 students died while attending the institution during its operations. An annual Honoring, Healing, and Remembering event celebrates the closing of the school on June 6th, and recognizes the suffering of those children.

Creative 360 offers a variety of classes in November

Classes include mahjongg, stained glass studio, and a two-day workshop to learn cold wax painting techniques.

A Forgotten Michigan Cement Empire Left Massive Concrete Ruins In The Forest

A whole factory was blown apart with dynamite just so people could sell its iron for scrap. What stayed behind was too heavy to haul away. Giant concrete walls, tunnels, and pits now sit quietly in the woods. Six kilns and fourteen grinding mills once churned away here. A busy...