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Best Songs About Indiana
A recent publication declared they found the best song about Indiana and they got it very wrong. Here are the best songs about Indiana. When I think of songs about Indiana, a handful of huge hits pop into my head immediately. This is why I am completely confused by a recent Stacker article that listed "Indiana" by Jon McLaughlin as the 'Most Famous Song About Indiana.' Nothing against Jon McLaughlin, but I've never heard of this song. So, how is it a famous song? Let's go over the actual famous Indiana songs.
Despite What List Says, This Isn’t The Most Famous Song About Michigan
Michigan-made music is where it's at. Michigan has produced some of the best artists in hip-hop, soul, pop and hard rock. That said, not many of Michigan's famous artists write their songs about Michigan directly. But we'll get to popular songs about Michigan soon. Stacker, a website partnered with this...
Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall Should Be on Your Summer Bucket List
These breathtaking photos and video of Houghton-Douglass Falls will have you packing the family in the car for a Michigan road trip. The tallest waterfall in Michigan, Houghton-Douglass Falls, can be found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula about 20 minutes from Houghton, Michigan. From its base to the tippy top, this waterfall measures 110 feet high. Although Houghton-Douglass Falls is the tallest of its kind in Michigan, it's not even in the top 20 tallest waterfalls in the United States.
The Truth About Common Law Marriage in Indiana
You're about to enter a legally binding contract with the love of your life, what could possibly go wrong?. There are a lot of factors to take into account when considering marriage. Just the cost of the wedding itself is astronomical!. The average wedding in the United States cost $29,000...
Police: Dangerous And Deadly Flesh-Eating Drug Found In Michigan
While Michigan is making efforts to combat drug use and addiction, officials have recently found dangerous new drugs in the state. And police are warning that one of those drugs is not only highly addictive but has also been dubbed 'the flesh-eating drug" known for its destructive impact on individuals who use it.
Is Saugatuck, Michigan the Best Lake Town in the United States?
A handful of Michigan towns will forever be in the conversation about the best lake towns to vacation in America. Is this Lake Michigan town the best in the U.S.?. An article from April of 2023 has started getting a lot of traction again. That Country Living article declares the Allegan County town of Saugatuck to be one of the best Lake town destinations in America. Here's why Country Living loved Saugatuck,
Small Town In Michigan Named ‘Most Affordable’ Place To Live
With the price of everything going up in Michigan, it can be tough to make ends meet. Having an affordable place to live and having the ability to get out and enjoy where we live is a necessity. And one small town in Michigan was named one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.
Motown Singer Sues Hospital After Straight Jacket Incident
One of the members of the legendary Motown soul group the Four Tops alleges outrageous mistreatment by a Detroit, Michigan hospital. Alexander Morris walked into Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren with complaints of having trouble breathing and chest pain last April. Morris was allegedly met with incredibly concerning treatment. This situation led Morris to file a Federal lawsuit Monday.
Staple Family-Owned Restaurant of 45 Years In Michigan Closing For Retirement
It’s always a bummer when one of your favorite locally-owned restaurants decides it’s time to close its doors. Luckily for the 45-year-old, staple restaurant of Decatur, Michigan the Hard Times Family Restaurant recently listed their building for sale as the founder of the restaurant, Debbie has announced that she is ready to retire and enjoy life after the restaurant.
9 Best Michigan Spots to Take Out-of-State Visitors
With amazingly beautiful bodies of water, lush National Forests, and historic museums, Michigan really does have it all. We put together the perfect list of spots to take your out-of-town visitors this summer. Michigan could seem boring to friends or family members stuck in your house in Decatur, Michigan. Why...
10 Things Michigan Residents Will Learn On Their First Trip To Salem, Massachusetts
As I mentioned on the show, and in the article where we took a look at all of the different places on the East Coast of the country that I visited on my vacation, one of my most anticipated stops was going to be Salem, Massachusetts. Not just because I...
Michigan College Effectively Named Most Boring in the State
When we go off to college, we are hoping a specialized education will give us greater career opportunities. But it's also often our first chance to live alone and enjoy some personal freedoms. While a ragin' party atmosphere isn't a must, it certainly doesn't hurt. But hey, not every school...
Wait, There Are Actually Cheese Caves In Michigan?
I was born and raised in Michigan and I consider myself to be a cheese enthusiast, so how am I only just hearing of this now? Tell me I'm not the only one who had no idea we actually have cheese caves here. Why is that so important? Well, maybe...
A Refresher on Michigan Fireworks Laws As July 4th Tents Start to Open
As I was driving home from work the other day, I noticed the 4th of July Fireworks tents starting to go up in parking lots, and some of them have already opened their flaps for business. Of course, we're only a few weeks away from the Fourth now, so it stands to reason that people will begin building their arsenal for the holiday.
Michigan Woman Texts Ex, ‘Your House is on Fire;’ Went to McDonald’s To ‘Purchase Cocaine’
There's a lot in this story that feels like a sick version of playing Mad Libs, but unfortunately, it's all real, and it did end up costing someone's life in the end. For today's insane story, we have to go to Detroit, where this woman, not only called to TELL her ex that she'd set his home on fire, and then proceeded to get drugs at a local McDonald's.
Extremely Contagious Fungal STD Could Be Coming for Michigan
There's a growing concern regarding a rare, but extremely contagious fungal STD making its way into the United States, and already, it's spreading like wildfire in multiple states. Soon enough, if you're not careful, you could contract this disease, that leaves painful lesions on your genitals and general groin and...
Three Michigan Counties Have The Worst Roads In The Entire State
It's no surprise to Michigan drivers that most roads in the state are in bad shape and seem to be deteriorating faster than they're being fixed. And while some have recently received funding for repair projects, three counties in Michigan have the highest rate of roads in the worst shape.
‘American Pickers’ Filming In Southwest Michigan This Summer
Got junk? The 'Pickers' are back in Michigan for more great finds. The hit History Channel TV show American Pickers is now in its 25th season and crews are set to film in southwest Michigan later this summer. Here's what we know so far!. The Coldwater, Michigan Chamber of Commerce...
The Strangest Hulk Hogan Fact is Linked to the Silverdome
Hulk Hogan's X account was hacked to promote a new cryptocurrency seemingly branded in his image and somehow that wasn't the strangest thing I saw concerning him in the past week. If you spend any amount of time with Hogan's name in your search bar, you're bound to find some...
Is This Adorable Invasive Crab a Threat to Michigan?
Invasive species tend to be anywhere from a simple nuisance to downright dangerous. But this crab species couldn't possibly pose a threat to Michigan, right? After all, it's adorable and its name should suggest it'd be a friend of the Mitten State. The Chinese Mitten Crab is a species native...
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