History

The iconic clock tower in Petoskey, Michigan. Petoskey isn’t just for beachgoers and boaters. History buffs will also enjoy this Northern Michigan town steeped in history. Here are just a few of the historic sites you can visit in Petoskey. A Brief History of Petoskey Petoskey's first re...
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Michigan winters are known for their cold and snow. Based on statewide averages, our state ranks as the sixth snowiest in the Union. On a list of snowiest U.S. cities with populations greater than 100,000, Michigan has the most with four cities in the top 25; Grand Rapids is highest at number four....
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Did you have retail experience before running Shorter’s? Yes, I was the oldest of seven children and we were all expected to work. Mom made sure we did and said, “out of the house, not underfoot”. I was a clerk in a bakery, Stuckey’s Rexall drug store, and a dress shop (this was when I d...
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Michigan is a large state with a long history, and the list of famous native sons and daughters is a long one. It includes everyone from famous inventors to artists to politicians. Here are just a few that are household names around the country. 1. Francis Ford Coppola, the famous Hollywood directo...
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In 1931, the high school students from Levering, six miles north of Pellston, were moved to Pellston High School and the Levering High School was closed. There were several new students in Pellston, and one was Ruth E. Cooper, a petite girl with light-colored curly hair. She was a junior, and Carl...
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Paul Bunyan is probably the best known hero in American Folklore. Tall tales about the exploits of this larger-than-life lumberjack and his faithful sidekick, Babe, the Big Blue Ox, are over one hundred years old. While the exact origin of Bunyan isn’t known, he certainly has at least one of his o...
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What do the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus have in common? More than you might think. Like Santa and his presents, the Easter Bunny and his eggs have their roots in European, religious folklore, invented to make kids behave themselves. It seems the parenting tactic of bribing your kids to behave is...
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This week, people all over the world celebrated International Women's Day, a day to recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. Below are a list of 10 women from Michigan who whose impact has been felt in Michigan, the nation and around the wor...
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The Presidential Inauguration takes place today. Donald Trump, perhaps the most controversial president-elect in history, will become the 45th president, making him the 7th person from the state of New York to hold the highest seat in the land. Michigan is one of only 17 other states to produce a U....
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It's the end of September and we are looking a head into October here in Northern Michigan and fall is finally showing her colors. Mornings are cool, afternoons are warm and breezy and the leaves are slowly starting to change colors. Friday October 14th through Sunday October 16th celebrates the He...
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