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Ohio Woman Caught on Camera Using Young Teen As Porch Pirate
Charges are stacking up for this young Ohio porch pirate. You will almost feel sorry for this Ohio porch pirate while watching the police bodycam footage. Almost. However, when you get all of the info, sympathy fades quickly. A 23-year-old woman was recently pulled over in Blue Ash, Ohio. At...
McDonald’s Top Secret ‘CosMc’s’ Restaurant Opens First Location in Illinois
I have no idea what McDonald's is up to, but I'm intrigued. And if you live in Boilingbrook, Illinois, you're lucky enough to have the very first rendition of... whatever this is... in your town. Is it a space-themed McDonald's? Is it some bougie, up-scale version of McDonald's? Or is...
Taking Pictures of The Grinch In Michigan Could Get You Sued By Dr. Suess Intellectual For $120,000
Taking Christmas-themed photos and sending them to the family is a tradition many families participate in during the holiday season and something many families look forward to. There are some photos however that could land Michigan photographers in some serious who-hash if you get my meaning. There's a viral post...
This Affordable Fenton Home Has an Awesome Indoor Pool
Closing and opening the pool each year could be a thing of the past, as this affordable home in Fenton features a beautiful pool in the basement. Is This House With an Indoor Pool Really Affordable?. Obviously, the word 'affordable' is highly subjective. What some families may consider affordable will...
This Snow Shoveling Error Could Send You to Jail in Michigan
The excitement of that first snowfall of the year in Michigan usually wears off when we have to add snow shoveling to our daily chore list. And like any chore, we want to get it done and off our list as soon as possible. Not only are there consequences for not shoveling, you could pay big time and even end up in jail for snow shoveling errors.
Hey Michigan – It’s Illegal To Mail These Items
Heads up Michigan, there are some items you cannot legally send through the mail. Chances are you will not be sending any of these six items to loved ones this holiday season, but it is good information to have. So why are these items not allowed to be mailed through...
Kalamazoo Bakery Announces Closing After 62 Years; Offers Heartfelt Message to the Community
Another business in Kalamazoo is closing its doors soon, and this one really hurts, because they've been open for more than 60 years. But in a recent social media post, Boonzaaijer Bakery has announced they will be shutting off the ovens, hanging up their aprons, and closing for good at the end of the year.
We Imagined What It Would Be Like If Cities in Michigan Were High School Students
Who doesn't have memories of high school and its endless drama and its cliques? We wondered what cities in Michigan would be like if the state was actually a high school. What If Cities in Michigan Were High School Students. Lansing is like the younger child of a prominent family...
Is Lake Superior’s Chilly Reputation Going Away?
Lake Superior has many claims to fame. It's the largest freshwater lake in the world by certain measurements and tends to serve as a permanent graveyard for those who meet their end in its depths. In many ways, Lake Superior is a natural nightmare, but for once this interesting fact...
Four Types of Snow You’ll See in Michigan This Winter
When snow covers the roads we drive on and piles up on our sidewalks, we're more concerned about getting it out of the way then to stop and stare at the splendor of a Michigan snowfall. But, when we do get to stop and watch it from inside our warm homes, it truly is a sight to see. Especially when there is more than one type of snow to enjoy in Michigan.
The Michigan State Spartans Top-15 Passing Leaders
The Michigan State Spartans have a new head coach with hopes of turning the program back into a Big Ten contender. That new head coach, Jonathan Smith, once played quarterback for Oregon State, where he coached the Beavers back to relevance over the past six seasons, finishing his tenure with a 34-35 record.
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,...
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