The 1845 death that connected Dexter, Milan, and the death penalty Photo: Colorized postcard photo of the Peninsula Mill. Courtesy of the University of Michigan Bently Historical Library. The murder of Deforest Phelps by Sayer Reeves in 1845 reveals how economic transformations can upend lives, creating struggles and legacies that resonate far beyond their time. ...
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Northern Michigan, ten miles south of Alpena, Dinosaur Gardens is a unique roadside attraction that blends history, paleontology, and religion. Photo: “Can you imagine meeting one of these things in the woods?” Photo by Doug Marrin “Is that Jesus?” Brendan asked. “I…guess…so?” I replied, also looking up, a little ...
Photo: The tangled remains of a large steel crane at the shallow site of Haltiner Barge (aka Scanlon’s Barge), one of the stops on Alpena Shipwreck Tours. Photo: Thunderbay.noaa.gov Alpena, Michigan, gateway to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, offers a fascinating window into the maritime history of the Great Lakes. With 160 identified shipwrecks and countless more ...
By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Fred Rogers once observed, “Retirement is when you think you’re at the end of something, but really you’re at the beginning of something else.” Pat Winton is the living embodiment of those words. At the age of 85, the former trapper/gandy dancer/carnival hawker/ long-haul driver/lumberjack/ automotive engineer/international business owner/ship’s captain has ...
Editor’s note: In its May 15, 2024, edition, the Sun Times News included a special “Discover Tecumseh” section. It contains articles describing many of the businesses and community life in this charming town. We’re running the articles online and encourage you to add a trip to Tecumseh to your list of fun things to do ...
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