Arts and Culture

Rural radio station becomes lifeline for West Michigan’s performing arts

Broadcasting from the woods, Blue Lake Radio connects listeners, orchestras, and venues while navigating financial challenges and a shift away from news programming.

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Port Huron Historian turns family roots into community action

For more than a decade, David Brooks, president of Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light has helped preserve one of St. Clair County’s most iconic landmarks through volunteer work, fundraising, and hands-on restoration.

LSSU celebrates golden anniversary of famous Banished Words List

The annual list began as a whimsical New Year’s eve party idea in 1976.

Ishpeming plans European-style Christmas market for 2026

The Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt will be the first Christmas market of its kind in the U.P.

The Sunrise Guy

For almost seven years, Bugsy Sailor has been on a mission to watch every sunrise. But now, he wonders if the inspiration that started this project will also be the thing that ends it.

Michigan author highlights Port Huron, mindfulness of the Great Lakes in new book

After traveling across the world for the past two decades, David Zurick comes back home to Port Huron to rediscover his childhood spots along the Thumb Coast and shares how others can connect with the Blue Water region.

The Other Side of the Storm

A father and son struggled to survive in Lake Superior at the same time the Edmund Fitzgerald faltered and sank.

Community celebrates 100th anniversary of historic Midland County Courthouse

As the Midland County Courthouse is nearing its 100th anniversary, a new issue of The Midland Log revisits the historical building.

Hancock named first U.S. Finno-Ugric capital of culture 

Hancock is the first American community to be named a Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture.

New event celebrates Ludington’s lumbering past

Ludington unveils new festival to celebrate the city's rich lumbering heritage.

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