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Michigan History: Looking Back 86 Years to the State’s Last Execution
Michigan abolished the death penalty over a century ago. Despite this, the state's last execution took place just 86 years ago today. Michigan gained statehood in 1837 and, by 1847, had abolished capital punishment. This prohibition remained in place for 91 years until Anthony "Tony" Chebatoris arrived in Midland. Tony holds the distinction of being the sole individual executed in Michigan in almost two centuries.
Michigan’s Startling Rank Nationally For Summer Power Outages
How many flashlights are strategically placed throughout your home in the event of the inevitable Michigan summer power outage? Thunderstorms, tornados, and even a stray car meeting a utility pole can cause hundreds, thousands, even hundreds of thousands of Michiganders considerable inconvenience when the electricity ceases to be delivered. But how does the Mitten State stack up against the rest of the US in terms of frequency and length of outages?
Michigan City Named ‘Smartest In America': Full 100 City Listing
With all the innovations that Michigan produces, such as advanced autonomous vehicles, medical breakthroughs, technological achievements, and even new, safer uses for chemicals in our everyday lives, it's no surprise that our state is home to some of the smartest minds in America. What may surprise you is that Michigan, for the second year in a row, has been named the home of the country's most well-educated metro.
Saginaw County Man Confused After Winning $4M on Scratch-Off
A Saginaw County man is now living the life that most of us only dream of—a life where you no longer have to worry about bills, inflation, and pretty much anything else that requires money. If you've ever wondered whether people actually win big money from lottery scratch-off tickets,...
Inside the Permanently Closed Lakeside Mall: Sterling Heights, Michigan
Malls are closing all over the country, making room for complexes, housing, parks...you name it...but the malls are disappearing. One that closed permanently on July 1, 2024 was the Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. Why did it close? The main reason why other malls have closed: shoppers favoring online and other convenient places to shop...not to mention there have always been complaints about mall prices ever since they began.
The Tearing Down of Wind Turbines: Mackinaw City, Michigan
I've said it before and I'll say it again...every time I head north on 127 and get close to Ithaca, those wind turbines loom on the horizon, like the alien invasion from “War of the Worlds.” Creeps me out every time. There are wind turbine haters and wind...
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
Lee’s Famous Chicken Expanding To Another Michigan City
One of the most saturated businesses in America is the food industry. There are enough chain restaurants, luxury restaurants, and mom-and-pop establishments to make the world go around a thousand times over. Making a living in the restaurant industry is one of the toughest things someone can do but for the most part chain restaurants have an upper hand as people know what to expect.
New Food Program To Feed Over 900 Thousand Kids In Michigan
Many people across the world are going hungry or have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from. As an essential need to life, not readily having food accessible or the means to get food makes living life very hard as you don't even have the basics. Alongside that, food is where you get a lot of your energy and nutrients from, without energy and the proper nutrients you can fall ill or worse.
Here’s What Michiganders Need to Know About “Skeeter Syndrome”
If you live in Michigan and you've spent any time outdoors this summer, you've probably been bitten by a mosquito or two. Or if you're anything like me, several dozen. Most people tend to get itchy around the bite area, but if you have a particularly bad reaction, you might have Skeeter syndrome.
Three Michigan Schools Now Ranked Best Universities In The World
One of the most important decisions many Michigan students make while in school is which college to attend after graduation. And the Great Lakes State has plenty of top-rated institutions to choose from. Three universities have now been crowned head of the class for offering a world-class education. Three Michigan...
Michigan Isn’t The Only State With A Battle Creek In America
Michigan is one of the many states across America that is blessed to have a very rich Indigenous heritage and history as many of the landmarks, casinos, state parks, and county/city names can be attributed to the indigenous community. No, the entire state of Michigan is not named by the indigenous community but you can find out where all the county names originated here.
Former Michigan Summer Camp Land Purchased To Be State Game Area
I don't know about you all but some of my best memories growing up were from summer camps. Spending a week or more at a time away from my family and friends wasn't always something I was looking forward to but the amount of fun that I had each and every time was more than enough to make me forget about all of that. Places like Sherman Lake, Beechpoint, and Pretty Lake are important to me and some still serve children today.
One of The Best Beaches In The Nation is Right Here In Michigan
What's better than heading to the beach in the summer? Especially here in Michigan! What screams summer more than one of the beaches on the Great Lakes. With that being said, one Michigan beach, just got voted one of the best in the entire nation. Best Beach In The Entire...
Will Michigan Be Affected By Massive Fast Food Location Closures?
Fast Food has become a way of life for us here in America as we are constantly on the go, don't have the energy, or don't care to cook. Settling for an easy and relatively cheap meal is much easier when you have a million and 1 things to check off your to-do list. There are dozens of fast food chains in America, but just like everything else, no two things are created the same.
WrestleMania III Was a Lie: The Truth About the Silverdome’s Greatest Moment
Where were you when "The Slam Heard Around the World" happened in the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan?. Many of us had yet to be born, and we were told our entire lives that at WrestleMania III, Hulk Hogan did the unthinkable, the impossible even. Hogan, with 93,173 screaming HulkaManiacs in attendance, lifted the legitimately 7-foot-4, 520-pound Andre the Giant up for a textbook body slam.
Hey Michigan! You Can Thank Joey Chestnut for All-You-Can-Eat Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings
There are 1,296 Buffalo Wild Wings locations worldwide. Out of all of the states, Michigan has the fifth most BW3s locations with a whopping 62, making up 5% of all Buffalo Wild Wings. That means there is no reason (unless you're vegetarian/vegan/gluten free) that you can't take part in this...
For 10 Glorious Years, Michigan Was the Largest State in the Nation
It's difficult to imagine now that Michigan was once the largest state in the union. Just looking at a map and seeing behemoth states like Texas, California and Alaska tells you instantly that Michigan certainly has nothing on those states when it comes to square miles. However for 10 glorious years Michigan could claim the title that no one else in the United States was larger.
Michigan Bar Named Among Best ‘Hidden Bars’ in America
In the age of the internet, it's hard to imagine a business being hidden in any capacity. Most people search for where they are going these days, so it'd be impossible to conduct a productive business with no visibility. Still, going to your bar is the best, especially if the...
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