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Watch Out For Stinging Nettles During July 4th Weekend
If you and your kids plan on being outside a lot in Michigan during the Fourth of July weekend, watch out for stinging nettles or someone will have a bad couple of days. Many Michiganders will be camping, barbecuing, fishing, hiking, or walking, and some will do yard projects during the Fourth of July weekend.
Transplant House Opens To Support West Michigan Families on Organ Transplant Journey
I truly believe that the greatest gift you can give another person is the gift of life. I've been an organ donor for over 10 years, and I'm the grateful loved one of someone who is still here today thanks to a desperately needed kidney transplant. When it comes to...
‘Older’ Woman Draws Mixed Reactions After Refusing to Wear Bride’s Chosen ‘Sexy’ Bridesmaid Dress
A woman on Reddit is not happy with the bridesmaid dresses chosen for her close friend's wedding. The woman, who is 40, explained in a post that she's a few years older than the bride, who is 32, and figured there would be a large party of bridesmaids in the wedding.
What’s the ‘E’ That Randomly Pops Up in the Top, Right Corner of Your Phone?
There always seems to be various symbols, letters, or numbers popping up or disappearing in the top, right corner of our mobile phones. We're used to seeing 4G or 5G, the WiFi sign, the signal strength, and the battery symbol but the 'E' is one of those sporadic letters that may jump off the screen when it appears because of its randomness.
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
9 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July in Michigan Without Fireworks
What's the first think you think of when you think of the 4th of July?. For good reason! The firecrackers, Black Cats and sparklers are pretty much synonymous with Independence Day in the United States. But what if you want to celebrate the holiday without the fireworks? There are plenty...
Woah: Boat Falls off Trailer on Michigan Highway & Cars End Up Hitting It
Of all the unexpected sights this week, witnessing a boat casually lounging on I-96 wasn't on my radar. Apparently, this maritime mishap unfolded recently in the Detroit area, where a boat slipped off its trailer and found itself in the middle of a bustling highway. What's more astonishing is that...
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
This Pop Star Is Now Selling Pictures of Her Feet on OnlyFans
Lily Allen is expanding her career from pop music to feet pics. That's right, the "F--k You" singer has launched a new OnlyFans account featuring photos of her feet with subscription prices set at just over $10. The singer and podcast host has reportedly already uploaded at least six pics...
LOL Reason Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Put X-Rated Robin Williams Scene in Their Movie
Sometimes it's all about nostalgia and I totally went down that road watching the 1997 block buster, award-winning Good Will Hunting, arguably one of the best movies of all time about a gifted janitor working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Like so many of us, we google things about movies...
This Michigan City Named One Of America’s Worst For College Grads
Graduating college is one of the greatest achievements for some people in their lives as they can now celebrate that milestone and start their true adult life. As they prepare to leave behind the world they once knew and begin a new journey that brings on new opportunities and many responsibilities, there are many things to keep in mind. Where you choose to start this next portion of your life is one of the biggest decisions.
Michigan Ranked as One of America’s Least Patriotic States
As we celebrate the birth of the United States on Independence Day, a new study determined the least and most patriotic states. It may come as a surprise, but Michigan was ranked as one of the least patriotic states in the country. WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on factors...
MDOT to Lift Travel Restrictions Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
Hitting the road ahead of the holiday weekend? So are 2.6 million other Michiganders!. According to AAA Michigan residents are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Ahead of the holiday weekend the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is lifting current...
These 5 Grand Rapids Teens May Have Witnessed A Murder
The Grand Rapids Police Department needs your help to find out what happened to one of our very own. Police are looking for several potential witnesses to a murder. Have you heard about the murder of La'Kyijah Williams?. While riding her scooter, the 15-year-old was shot and killed in downtown...
What You’ve Heard About Crows is Bizarrely True and a Bit Frightening
Do we dare talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds? Except right now, I'm talking about real life and the creepy fact that we should never cross a crow because they never, ever forget a face and even pass it on their flock. And yes, that flock passes...
50 Photos That Caught Lindsay Lohan Growing Up in Front of the Camera
Lindsay Lohan was able to achieve worldwide recognition thanks both to her acting roles as a young adult and a few notorious bumps she encountered along the way. Lohan was born July 2, 1986 and grew up on Long Island. After taking acting gigs for commercial appearances, the young star would land her first major role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.
Saugatuck Coffee Roaster Opens New Brunch Restaurant, Café
A Saugatuck coffee business is branching out with a new brunch restaurant and a café!. Part of the community for 30 years, Uncommon Coffee Roasters has opened two new establishments downtown Saugatuck. MALU and MALU Café sit on the corner of Culver and Griffith. READ MORE: Grand Rapids...
Kate Beckinsale Bares Her Butt After Receiving ‘Horrific News’
Kate Beckinsale has a cheeky way of dealing with hard times. The actress posted a video to Instagram on Monday (July 1) in which she is seen in a high-rise apartment mooning the city below via the window. The iconic London department store Harvey Nichols was just outside the window...
The Wealthiest Most Insanely Rich Person In Michigan
The United States Census Bureau says that as of the 2020 Decennial Census, 10,077,331 people are living in Michigan. However, within that number, there is a significantly small number of people who are living a rather wealthy lifestyle. There are 8 Michiganders on the Forbes 400 list. Which one is...
This Was the Last Oldsmobile Dealer in the Michigan City that Made Oldsmobiles
Nearly everyone in America associates Detroit with cars. It is the Motor City, after all. But the car manufacturing radius went well beyond Detroit. Well known in the state and to car enthusiasts but little remembered by the general public, it was Buicks in Flint and Oldsmobiles in Lansing. Lansing...
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