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09/15/2026

09/15/2026

This day in Michigan history, September 15, 1886 – Michigan Mining School holds first classes!
The first classes at Michigan Mining School were held on Sept. 15, 1886, in the Houghton Fire Hall. The school started with four faculty members and twenty-three students. The Detroit Free Press reports that the school, which was created to train engineers, later changed its name to the Michigan College of Mines, then Michigan College of Mining and Technology, and finally Michigan Technological University. At one time Michigan Tech had a branch in Sault Ste. Marie, that branch became it’s own school: Lake Superior State University.

09/15/2026

Benzie Central Football Action this week.

Go Huskies!

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09/15/2026

This day in history Sept 15, 1931, A small dirigible briefly docks at the mooring mast atop the new Empire State Building before winds drive it away. Despite high hopes for creating a convenient airship port in midtown Manhattan, it never happens again.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/docking-on-the-empire-state-building-12525534/

09/15/2026

Celebrate NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY by making your Joe's Friendly Tavern Cheeseburger a double.

As one of America's favorites, National Double Cheeseburger Day on September 15 recognizes a food icon savored across the U.S. We are bringing you double the taste on this delicious food holiday.

A double cheeseburger is more than seasoned ground beef, grilled and placed between two slices of bread or a bun. It's double the patties, topped with cheese, sauteed onions, peppers, pickles, and sliced onions,. Once you add condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo you create a modern American version a hamburger. We get hungry just thinking about it!

While the day is about the double cheeseburger, that doesn't mean you can't add your favorite toppings. When it comes to adding some tanginess to a burger, a few ingredients never fail. Goat cheese brightens a burger every time. But if you're looking for a crispness, too, add some creamy coleslaw instead. Another option in this category is the reliable tartar sauce.

If you like to bring the heat, you can look to your cheeses. Pepper jack is a mild way of adding some spice. However, if you prefer to test the limits, fresh sliced jalapenos or habaneros will also do the trick.

It is most likely that the hamburger sandwich first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries, but there is much controversy over its origin. Over the years, the hamburger has become a culinary icon in the United States.

And Americans love their burgers! Restaurants dedicated to making them just right have been in business for generations. Even those who refrain from red meat don’t hesitate to find a way to enjoy a juicy burger. Whether the burger is charbroiled, grilled or barely kisses the heat, there’s a flavor for you.

So when something this delicious exists, double it! Then celebrate it!

09/15/2026

MASON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The S.S. Badger will stay in port Tuesday as gale-force winds are expected to produce waves as high as 21 feet on Lake Michi

09/15/2026

Somebody stole my dictionary…