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Viral TikTok Challenge Targeting Pedestrians in West Michigan
2 years after authorities announced the presence of a viral new challenge in southwest Michigan residents are still fearful of this sweeping social media trend. Police in Dearborn, Michigan made several arrests in 2022 with help from the public as pedestrians were being assaulted with plastic projectiles. Later that same year police in Marshall, Michigan released a stern warning to would-be offenders:
Michigan Just Experienced A Tsunami Event From Lake Michigan. That’s Right, A TSUNAMI
Michigan has had its fair share of crazy weather over the years. This year we had to deal with the unfortunate disaster of a tornado in Southwest Michigan, and now it seems that we have also had to deal with a tsunami event in the Great Lakes. That’s right in...
Illinois Has An Undesired 80s Car Museum That Will Take You Back In Time
The 80s were an incredibly unique time in our country's history. I don’t think there was a better example of a time when pop culture, music, or entertainment had ever been so unique and thrust us towards what would become the technological era of the 90s. Because the 80s...
Ohio Jail Mistakenly Released Murder Suspect
A simple clerical error sent a murder suspect packing and now Ohio law enforcement is scrambling to find him. Mistakes happen. Don't believe me? Ask my parents. But sometimes mistakes can be much larger problems than just having a baby that will one day grow up to be a radio personality with purple hair. A mistake that happened at the Cuyahoga County Jail is proof of that.
Michigan Casting Calls: Lights, Camera, Action
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
These Reviews For Ohio Strip Clubs Are F’n Hilarious
We all know that for a long time, strip clubs and gentlemen's clubs have been popular. Whether it’s going out for a night with the girls, the guys, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or various other reasons, I don’t think it’s something that will ever go away. I’m...
This Destructive Invasive Species Is About To Terrorize Michigan Crops
We are in full gardening gear here in Michigan, being in the heart of summer. They’re going to be a lot of flowers, budding and vegetables starting to make that slow climb to ripeness. But there is an invasive species that originally came from Japan and eastern Russia that can cause, a lot of devastating impacts to lawns and turf grasses.
Michigan Vacation Spot Named Among Best to Enjoy Fourth of July
The time to celebrate the birthday of our country is nearing ever closer and folks are settling in on where they'll enjoy the festivities. There are tons of options in Michigan, but one may very well stand above the rest. That said, to be named among the 24 best places...
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
Firefly vs. Lightning Bug: Which Do Michiganders Say?
Summer is in full swing here in West Michigan, you know how I know?. Because I'm treated to a light show in my back yard each night!. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long to see these little dancing lights, unlike years previous. There have been years where I didn't think we were going to see any of these bugs at all.
Building Brotherhood: SW Michigan Veteran Builds Custom Motorcycles for Wounded Warriors
There's a strong bike culture in the military community. Many have their own that they enjoy riding when they're home from deployment, and some find comradery with others to fill that void of brotherhood they felt while in the armed services. Sadly, though, some make sacrifices beyond their control -...
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
This Michigan Driving Law Is Often Forgotten
Driving is one of those skills that once you learn how to do it you never really forget, like riding a bike. Of course, it may take you a little while to get back into the swing of things but you'll quickly be pushing those pedals like crazy, driving works in the same way but can have much more dire consequences. It's okay to forget small quirks like not driving in the left lane the entire time you're on the highway or not always using your blinker but forgetting laws is much more serious.
Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
2 Ohio Hospitals Continue To Earn ‘D’ Grade for Patient Safety
Find out what 2 hospitals in Ohio continue to have an issue with patient safety. Out of 177 hospitals in Ohio, only 2 earned the dreaded 'D' grade for patient safety according to HospitalSafetyGrade.org. There is both good news and bad news with this information. Let's get the bad news out of the way.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
This Is The Best Eatery For Comfort Food In Michigan
Everybody has their own idea of what comfort food is, personally I like chili, soul food, and breakfast sandwiches but other people like soup or pasta. Everyone thinks of different memories or places of the world when they want comfort which brings about the different options for comfort food as each state and country have different eating habits.
If You’re Retiring In Michigan, Don’t Consider ANY Other City But This
Although many people who are lifelong, Michiganders will end up retiring in a warmer state like Florida, many people continue to call Michigan home, even after they retire from work. It’s no surprise considering how many beautiful lakefront properties there are in Michigan for people to retire in. But...
This Michigan Ice Cream Parlor Has A Challenge That’s IMPOSSIBLE
Now that we are finally into summer in Michigan, many frozen yogurt, frozen, custard, and ice cream shops will be seeing the busiest time of the year as people look for yummy ice cream cones to treat themselves during the hot season. There are so many great places and locally...
Michigan’s Least-Populated Island Only Has 35 Residents
Sometimes it sounds like a great idea to pack everything up and move to one of the islands in the Great Lakes and live off the grid. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. However, there are islands in the Great Lakes within the Michigan border you could feasibly call home if you can land some property. In total, Michigan has 420 named islands out of the estimated 35,000 in the Great Lakes.
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