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Calhoun County Residents Notice Uptick In Phone Scams
I would be curious to know what these scammers success rate is because this is the same scam that's been circulating since the invention of the telephone. I mean no, not really, but it certainly feels that way!. Once again authorities in Southwest Michigan are warning of a recent uptick...
Here Are The 10 Best Michigan Supermarkets To Secretly Live In
I know that financially, people who rent apartments with the hopes of eventually one day moving into a house of their own have a little bit of a struggle right now the housing market isn’t that good for buyers and rent prices are higher than they have ever been in the state of Michigan, so people everywhere are trying to do what they can to find cheap housing.
Closing of Lakeside Mall Is The Beginning of The End For Traditional Malls In Michigan
As a kid growing up on the east side of the state near Sterling Heights, Lakeside Mall was definitely a special place as a teenager in the new millennium. There were so many days spent going to Hot Topic and waiting in line so we could get concert tickets from the Ticketmaster Booth For upcoming concerts.
Is It Safe To Be Outdoors During a Solar Storm Warning?
A large portion of the Northern Hemisphere is under a warning this weekend, and it's because of some crazy activity from the sun. A Solar storm that NASA says is "unusually strong" is bearing down on the planet, and should produce some of the most spectacular views of the Northern Lights.
Open Letter To Inconsiderate Michigan Drivers Who Do This
Driving in Michigan is just like driving in any other state, there are small quirky things that locals are used to while visitors are surprised by. A few examples would be racing on the Lodge in Detroit, going 85+ mph in the fast lane to keep up with traffic, and the weirdest of them all, the Michigan left. These things make driving around the state difficult for new and learning drivers as well as visiting drivers. Although we are used to these things here in Michigan, there are still Michiganders who drive like they have never been here before.
What weapons are illegal in Michigan?
There are items that I didn't even know could be used as weapons that are illegal in Michigan. When most people think of weapons, their minds immediately go to guns and knives. Some of you crazy people may think of bombs. However, the list of illegal weapons in Michigan is a plethora of different and dangerous items. Some of which I would've never considered a weapon in the first place. Let's start with the obvious items that are included in The Michigan Penal Code (Excerpt) Act 328 of 1931.
Is WrestleMania Coming Back to Detroit?
WrestleMania and Detroit are forever linked. The very concept of WrestleMania was bolstered as a true success in the Pontiac Silver Dome at WrestleMania III in 1987. Hulk Hogan slammed Andre the Giant and wrestling became a global phenomenon. Though more than 90,000 people piled into the stadium that day,...
What’s Next? Post-Tornado Advice From a Tornado Alley Survivor
Losing everything is shocking, and I don't mean that from the standpoint of making a bad bet at the casino, or making a poor life decision. I mean, when mother nature literally destroys everything you own in a matter of 90 seconds, and you go from living comfortably, to being homeless, with literally only the clothes on your back to your name.
Quaint West Michigan Town Among Top Weekend Getaways In The U.S.
It's getting to be that special time of year when beachside communities like South Haven and Holland come out of hibernation in preparation for the busy summer tourist season. Only a short drive from the metro Chicago area you'll find quaint beachside communities up and down the Lake Michigan lakeshore; stop and visit any one and I guarantee it will look straight out of a Hallmark movie!
Michigan is the Cheapest State to Attend Live Sports
I'm a bit disappointed in myself. I've lived in Michigan for almost two years and haven't gone to a single live sporting event in the Mitten State (except our play-by-play high school football broadcasts). I haven't seen the Red Wings, Tigers, Pistons or Lions. That's made even worse by the...
Can You Cut Neighbor’s Tree Branch Hanging Over Your Property?
Can you legally cut a branch off of your neighbor's tree that's hanging over your fence? The answer might surprise you. There have been many viral videos on TikTok involving disputes around this topic. Few things will turn your life upside down worse than neighbor wars. We're going to take a look at case law for Michiganders along with best practices to help you live good in your neighborhood.
Watch Out for These 3 Poisonous Caterpillars In Michigan
Three different kinds of caterpillars are invading Michigan this summer and fall that you should keep your eyes open for. Here's what you need to know. Unsurprisingly, we have a couple of poisonous spiders to watch out for in Michigan. But...Caterpillars? When we say poisonous, we don't mean caterpillars can kill humans. It's usually more of an extreme irritation. However, they are very toxic to your pets. Do not let your dogs or cats near the little buggers.
City of Portage Aids Residents With Debris and Brush Pickup After May 7 Tornado
4 tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan the evening of May 7th, 2024. In the days following we are learning just how much damage those tornadoes actually did! Thankfully there are zero reports of fatalities at this time. After initial damage assessments the National Weather Service has now officially confirmed...
Beware Sharing Fake Videos of Tuesday’s Tornadoes in Michigan
Plenty of footage has come out now of the tornadoes that ripped through southwest Michigan on May 7th, and what we've seen has been impressive. Footage from storm chasers headed along Highway 131 and along I-94 show a large tornado as it moved into the Portage area, and people living in St. Joseph and Branch Counties even catching the large "stove pipe" tornado that prompted Michigan's first ever Tornado Emergency.
Ascension Hospitals in Michigan Victims of Cyber Attack
Patients and hospital staff are having a very hard time during a current cyber attack. One of my co-workers came into work frustrated this morning after her doctor's appointment didn't go as planned. At this Kalamazoo area Ascension Borgess location they were having issues finding her in the system to check her in. It turns out, this is not an isolated incident according to an Ascension employee who anonymously spoke with the Free Press,
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