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Godfather’s Pizza in Kalamazoo is Closing After the Death of its Owner
Well, the world is a much sadder place - at least in Kalamazoo - as another business has announced they are closing. Wednesday night, Godfather's Pizza in Kalamazoo posted that they would be closing their doors for good, after the death of their owner. They have also given a final date to be open, and a full response from the family.
Here Are The 3 Most Common Surnames in Michigan
Do you have anyone in your family who meticulously documents your family tree?. In my family, it's my mom who is our unofficial family genealogist. Most days you can catch her at her desk looking up records on Ancestry.com or watching the PBS favorite Finding Your Roots. I'm grateful to...
Why is Indiana One of the Worst States For Jobs in 2023?
The unemployment rate through the end of 2023 has remained a pretty impressive 3.9%, and more than 150,000 jobs were added in the month of October alone. This is certainly good news, as we are still recovering from a pandemic that crippled our workforce, and economy. But while work is...
DOE! Michigan’s 2023 All Deer Season Numbers to Date By County
With the number of hunters steadily declining since the mid-90s and after a slow start, the Michigan firearm whitetail deer season has brought optimism and increasing harvest numbers. In 1998, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported 597,980 deer licenses were sold. Compare that to 2022's 339,189 licenses sold...
Lebron James Museum To Open In Akron Ohio
I have this running joke that the only good things that the state of Ohio have ever given the world are Cedar Point and Lebron James. Yes, it's obviously a joke as I know many amazing people from Ohio and the Pro Football Hall of Fame is there as well in Canton Ohio. Nonetheless, I'm a true Michigan fan and true Michigander who despises all things Ohio and especially that God awful Ohio State University.
Is Kellogg’s ‘Froot Loops’ In Trouble For Being ‘Too Woke?’
It's not the first time Kellogg's has been in hot water for a marketing campaign for one of their cereals. In the past, they're released rainbow versions of their biggest sellers, and even went so far as to "create" a "new" cereal to promote inclusion. But this time, some people...
Grammy, Emmy Award Winner Narada Michael Walden Wrote Song About Kalamazoo’s Giant Candy Cane Park
The Rocker Morning Show recently talked with native son, and music producer, recording artist, and drummer Narada Michael Walden about his new album, "Euphoria," that came out on Nov. 17th. While we were talking with Narada, he gushed about growing up in Kalamazoo, and Michigan, and some of his fondest...
Tigers New TV Analyst Sees Himself in How Detroit Gets Treated
After the 2023 season, the Detroit Tigers were in need of a new Play-By-Play announcer for their TV Broadcasts. Matt Shephard spent the last five seasons calling Tigers games on Bally Sports Detroit, but in early October, he was informed that he would NOT be returning to the booth for Detroit.
Ohio’s Leading Cause of Death is Concerning
Death is one of life's most grim assurances, just after taxes, of course. Death comes for us all and we're never truly ready for it, whether for ourselves or those we care most for. That's why it's rather important to take note of what exactly is killing us the most,...
The Malice at the Palace Was 19 Years Ago Today
One of the darkest days in NBA history happened 19 years ago today, in Detroit, and put the entire league, and specifically two midwest teams, in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It was a violent outburst that resulted in multiple injuries, fines, suspensions, and bans in the sporting...
Farmington Hills Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum Could Be Demolished For New Meijer
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is a name that is not only synonymous with Farmington Hills but also the generation of kids that grew up in the 70s and became teens in the 80s in Southeast Michigan. This arcade/museum has an incredible collection of coin-operated animatronics, dummies, mechanical games, and other amazing exhibits.
$4+ Million Ohio Home Might Have Best Fall Views in the Midwest
Many places across the Midwest claim to have the best views in the fall, but select places just have the advantage. Besides, everyone knows location is everything in real estate. When it comes down to it, when you buy a home, you want the surroundings to be just as nice...
Kalamazoo, Detroit Among Lowest 2023 Holiday Budgets Nationwide
The holidays are supposed to be some of the best times of the year. More time with family, showering your loved ones with gifts and eating huge family meals. Of course, that's more of the commercialized success of Thanksgiving and Christmas. For many, the holidays are just a further reminder of how difficult life is day in and day out. Once the holidays come around, it's only made worse because there isn't any extra money or time to give to friends and family for gifts and joy.
Where Does Michigan Rank in the US For Obesity?
Americans have a bit of a reputation (if you've spent any time on the internet) for having absolutely horrendous diets. In some ways we can't help it - healthy foods are too expensive, convenient foods are cheaper, all of our food is commercialized and way too much of it has added preservatives, chemicals and other additives that make everything you put in your mouth hole bad for you.
Enterprise Rental Replaces Kalamazoo Burger King
A couple of months ago, rumblings of construction occurring in the old Burger King building on Cork Street near the roundabout at the Sprinkle Road intersection. The normal guesses and predictions of a Dollar General, Credit Union, or Dispensary were thrown out alongside hopeful ideas like a new food place, escape room, or some other place with entertainment value.
Michigan Check Your Freezers: Tyson Chicken Patties Recalled
I'm like a recall king, but I can't help it. I want to make sure that the products I'm using around my home or choosing to eat to gain nutrients are okay to consume or use. Household products don't get recalled as often and the only recall that's as scary as a food recall is one on a vehicle. Both of these recalls put your life in serious danger and if you aren't aware then tragedy can strike.
Michigan Issues Unclaimed Funds Challenge To Ohio
Michigan and Ohio have been battling since the Toledo War in 1835. Even though Michiganders ended up getting the Upper Peninsula, by conceding to Ohio and giving up a strip of land, located in the lower Southeast corner of Michigan, the hard feelings remain. An annual battle continues when the...
BIG NEWS: Cedar Point, Kings Island Announce Plans to Merge with Six Flags
The parent company of Ohio rollercoaster parks Cedar Point and Kings Island has announced it will be merging with the world's largest regional theme park operator. Thursday morning, the announcement came that Cedar Fair will merge with Six Flags Entertainment. The plan is to create "a more robust operating model...
Hundreds of Dead Birds Found on Michigan Beaches Sparks Concern
Nearly 300 dead birds were recently found on the beaches of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Park staff say they have an idea as to how the birds day and are urging people who visit the beaches to take certain precautions. There are also actions park officials want people to take to help protect the birds.
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