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Speed Limits Are Drastically Faster in Parts of Michigan
Drivers in many parts of Michigan are accustomed to a standards upper speed limit on roads of 55 miles per hour on two-lane surface streets and 70 mph on expressways. However, drivers in Northern Michigan have a very different experience where 2 lane highways can be posted as high as 65 mph and 75 on limited access highways.
Michigan State Supreme Court Rules Kalamazoo Man Had A Right to Flee From Police
One charge that seems to pop up on a lot of "disgruntled" criminal records seems to always be some form of resisting arrest, or attempting to flee police. Many people who believe they were wrongfully detained will attempt to escape detainment, which in turn, gives officers a reason to charge them with attempt to flee.
This Michigan City Just Got Ranked The Best City for a Bed & Breakfast Vacation
Arguably, there is no bad time to take a vacation here in Michigan. While the summer months are nice and bring warmer temperatures and the beaches, the winter months as well as fall offer a different kind of beauty across Michigan. So, why wouldn't you take a vacation in December,...
Michigan City Claims ‘Best Public Square In America’ For The Second Year In A Row
One of my favorite summer fun spots in Michigan is receiving national acclaim!. When I first moved away from Michigan in 2014 one of my biggest regrets was not having spent enough time in the neighboring big cities of Detroit and Chicago-- Detroit especially. Only weeks after learning of the...
Why Do Michiganders Call a Dollar a Buck? The Fascinating History
Do you ever have strange questions that live rent-free in your head until you find the answer? The latest ridiculous dilemma to take up residence in my brain has been: Why do we call a US dollar a 'buck,' and how long have we been using the term in Michigan? The answer is fascinating and rooted in a trade that began in Michigan in 1670 when two French adventurers founded a company that made a fortune in the wilderness of Michigan.
Michigan And Ohio Cities Ranked ‘The Most Stressed-Out In The US’
As the saying goes, "There are two things in life you can count on: death and taxes." I think you could easily add stress as a third constant in our existence, as it seems to work its way into every facet of our daily lives in Michigan and Ohio. Midwest money problems? Michigan and Ohio have 'em. Traffic and horrible roads? Check and check. Crime? Oh yeah. Now imagine taking all of these stressors and cramming millions of people experiencing the same feelings into one location. You've got all the ingredients needed to create an anxious population.
USPS Initiates Mailing Service Changes, MI Residents Affected
Many Michigan residents heavily rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) for various reasons, from sending letters and packages to receiving mail such as bills and other important documents. However, USPS has announced changes to the organization that will soon affect Michigan residents and their mailing services. USPS Initiates...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
One Michigan Donut Shop Has Been Crowned Best in the State & One of the Best in the Country
Donuts come in all shapes and sizes, they come filled or covered, and they're just an all-around yummy treat. And while you can get this sweet treat at lots of different places—chains and local spots—there are going to be some that are better than others. So where can...
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
Popular Lake In MI And OH Named Most Snake-Infested In The Nation
Now that summertime is in full swing, Michigan and Ohio residents soak up the warm weather with outdoor activities. Enjoying the sun on any of the incredible lakes in these states is a great way to spend a summer day. But beware of one popular lake where many people enjoy swimming and being on the water. This lake in Michigan and Ohio has been named one of the most snake-infested in the U.S.
Your Check is No Good At Target Stores Anymore
Admit it. Do you still carry your checkbook with you to pay for things at stores anymore?. Probably the answer is NO! Very, very few of us do. And that is why Target just confirmed that they plan to fully stop accepting personal checks as a form of payment in stores starting on July 15, according to Fox17.
Michigan Dog Owners – This Warning Could Save Your Dog’s Life
As a pet owner, you know about the most common things that are dangerous for them. When you speak about dogs specifically, there are a lot of things that they must stay away from including apple seeds. Did you know about this plant that could be poisonous to your dog?
Michigan Sheriff’s Heartwarming Surprise As Stuffed Animal Donations Pour In
He asked, and the community answered - in a huge way. A sheriff's in Michigan's Upper Peninsula took to social media on July 8 to thank the community for their generosity. Chippewa County Sheriff Mike Bitnar asked the community if he could have their new or gently used stuffed animals. The sheriff's department hands these stuffed toys out to children in traumatic situations, but also distributes them to kids every year at the Chippewa County Fair and other events throughout the year.
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.
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
John Lennon, ‘Mind Games: The Ultimate Collection': Album Review
Mind Games was meant to be a return to form for John Lennon, after an instantly dated protest album that felt didactic and cold. He certainly seemed to be back on track with its opening Top 20 hit title song. But the rest of Mind Games could be a strangely ruminative and often mid-tempo, with a shaggy studio approach. Mind Games: The Ultimate Collection makes it clear who fans should blame: The producer.
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.
16 Michigan Athletes to Root for in the 2024 Summer Olympics
Team USA is set for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and it features more than a dozen Michiganders. Who are these Mitten State natives we'll be rooting for? Let's get to know all 16. Hobbs Kessler of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hobbs Kessler, 21, will be representing Team USA as part of...
Cypress Hill Wants Peter Frampton to Attend London Orchestra Show
Nearly 30 years ago, an episode of The Simpsons depicted the hip hop group Cypress Hill mistakenly booking a concert with the London Symphony Orchestra “possibly while high.” Today, that will become a reality. In the 1996 episode, Homer, who is eager to impress the kids, hangs out...
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