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Michigan Spot Named One Of The Best Donut Shops In The Nation
Donuts are a popular breakfast choice for kids and adults alike in Michigan but are a great treat any time of day. And while chain donut shops offer a few options, nothing compares to a warm, freshly glazed donut from a local shop. One place in Michigan is now named one of the best places to grab a dozen (or two) delicious donuts.
World’s Largest Steam Locomotive to Tour Midwest, Including Illinois
Brace yourself, the Big Boy is coming. I suddenly find myself giddy with excitement as the "world’s largest operating steam locomotive" is set to tour the Midwest this fall. Here's where to catch it in Illinois:. I feel like TikTok famous Francis Bourgeois the European train enthusiast who gets...
Michigan Automotive Manufacturer Recalls 1.2 Million Vehicles For Software Glitch
The recalls have been raining down on us left and right as the FDA and other regulation departments are doing their best to keep us safe. We see recalls on food items, clothing, household items, toys, and even vehicles as they were either improperly manufactured or posed some kind of safety hazard. The idea of recalls is not to call out businesses but instead to inform the general public and keep them safe.
Popular Pizza Chain Could Close 122 Locations, IN And OH Impacted
Pizza is a favorite meal choice for many residents in Ohio, Indiana, and nationwide. And it seems that there's a pizza place on every street corner to choose from. But one favorite pizza place won't be available in some areas of Indiana and Ohio as this popular chain has closed several locations and could shut down over 100 more.
Your Local Michigan Rite Aid Will Be Closing: View Locations Here
One of the most well-known drug stores in the country may be in fear of shutting down for good. It’s never a good thing when a business announces that they’re closing dozens of locations in every state and that’s exactly what Rite Aid is doing. Recently announced...
This Michigan College Is Overflowing With Applications, Dwarfing Pre-Covid Numbers
Michigan is known for its great education and has a strong and rich history when it comes to its college campuses. Not just with the University of Michigan and Michigan State, but Western & Eastern. There are also a lot of great community colleges in the state that are attended...
Popular Michigan Irish Pub & Piano Bar Announces They’re Closing
You hate to see a great local establishment closing down, especially when they provide a fun and unique service. That's what's unfortunately happening to Jameson's Irish Pub & Dueling Piano Bar in Brighton,.Michigan. Dueling piano bars are awesome because they give the people attending the show a chance to be a part of it and always provide a fun night of music.
20,000 People Agree, This Michigan Fast Food Chain is Among the Most Hated
There's no avoiding it, sometimes, you gotta grab a quick meal. Maybe its raining and you don't wanna get out of your car, so you pick anything with a drive-thru. Or, you just bought HUNDREDS of dollars of groceries, but you're too tired to cook any of it when you get home.
Detroit’s Chic Urban Beach Returns For More Summer Fun
Sit back, relax, and put your toes in the sand. In Pure Michigan you truly can have it all! Dubbed an "urban oasis" this beach in downtown Detroit is now open for the summer 2024 season. Check it out!. When I first moved away from Michigan in 2014 one of...
Michigan: Here’s 8 Ways To Get Rid Of Those Annoying Gnats
The summertime brings about warm and fun weather but right alongside it comes the bugs. The winter months are much calmer when it comes to gnats, flies, ants, and every other kind of pestering bug as the cold weather pushes them into hiding but the summer months are the exact opposite. The warm weather draws them out into the open and they always find a way to cause a disturbance.
Michigan City Set to Increase Police Patrols Next Week
Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the city of Battle Creek is set to increase its police patrols next week, from Sunday, June 23, through Saturday, June 29. According to a press release, the Battle Creek Police Department will have up to 10 extra patrol vehicles on the roads in the Cereal City. These officers will primarily be on the lookout for aggressive driving habits such as speeding. This is in response to concerns from the community as a whole.
Michigan Farmers’ Market Named One Of The Best In The Country
Summertime in Michigan means heading outdoors and enjoying all the season has to offer. A great way to enjoy summer is to stop by a farmers market for fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more. If you're looking for one of the best Farmers' markets in the nation, you'll find it right here in the Great Lakes State.
It is Illegal in Michigan to Have This Dog Breed as a Pet
Did you know that this kind of dog is banned from 11 states and the District of Columbia?. Technically, this breed isn't a breed at all. The Wolf-Dog is exactly as it sounds, a wolf mixed with a domestic dog. The reason why this isn't a breed is simple. The characteristics of each Wolf-Dog can appear to be very different depending on what breed of dog the wolf mated with. Regardless of the breed that the wolf mixes with, they tend to be gorgeous animals. Wolf dogs are considered domestic Federally and are not illegal. However, a handful of areas which include Michigan do not consider them domestic and have banned them according to the Wildest,
How To Spot Michigan’s Glowing Yooperlites
Everyone from the casual rockhound to Michigan-born Grammy winner Billy Strings is obsessed with finding these glowing rocks. Hint: You're going to want a UV light for this. Also called "Glowdalites" -- certainly not by anyone around here -- the word Yooperlite is a play on Michigan's Upper Peninsula a.k.a. "The U.P." we trolls who live under the Mackinac Bridge refer to residents of the U.P. as "Yoopers".
Best Companies to Work For in Michigan in 2024
Looking for work? What are the best places to work in Michigan? We have a stellar list that might help you. Zippia compiled a couple of very helpful lists using the following data,. We figured out the best companies to work for in Michigan using data on salaries, company financial...
There’s a Dead Silent Zone in the Interior of Mackinac Island Where the Tourists Never Go
Say Mackinac Island and just about anyone will begin to think of images that make the island famous - fudge, bike and carriage rides, the trip over on a ferry or the Grand Hotel. Almost no one will conjure up an image of the wooded interior of the island - it's an area where tourists don't venture and some call the most eerie location in Michigan.
Iconic Stunt Driver Travis Pastrana Is Coming To Grand Rapids
From Motorcylces to Cars, it's rare to find a stunt driver as incredible as the iconic Travis Pastrana. Tell me you can watch at least 30 seconds of this without getting insanely hyped up. Travis isn't just great behind the wheel, but he also got a lot of his notority...
Robot Lifeguards to the Rescue in Lake Michigan
Something tells me David Hasselhoff and the Baywatch gang never imagined it would come to this - but somehow, they'd be just fine with it. Robot lifeguards are now assisting with the rescues of would-be drowning victims off the shore of Lake Michigan. The Dangers of Lake Michigan. According to...
Human Bone Found on University of Michigan Marching Band’s Rehearsal Field
It's not uncommon to see "bones" on a marching band field. But those are typically Trombones. Earlier this week, though, the University of Michigan marching Band found an extra Bone on their field, and this one wasn't a musical instrument. At the moment, there is a pretty significant construction project...
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