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Southwest Michigan Business Giving Away Free Furniture
It's that time of the year where all of the incoming freshmen are beginning to start their college years. They are jumping with joy and excitement as they are going dorm room shopping, meeting their roommates, and preparing to move away from their family and friends for a new phase in their life. On top of the freshmen joining campus, all over the sophomores and upperclassmen are returning to their second home.
Man Confused After Bride Invites Every Co-Worker to Her Wedding Except Him
A man was confused after discovering that his co-worker invited everyone else who works with them to her wedding except for him. He explained on Reddit that his place of employment only has 12 employees, and everyone received an invitation aside from him. Apparently, the bride went so far as to tell his co-workers that he did get invited, but couldn't attend.
Why Aren’t We Eating THis West Michigan Invasive Species?
Usually, when we're talking about invasive species in Michigan, they're ugly creatures and not great for the environment. They usually consume resources that make them unappetizing, and sometimes, they really just aren't any good for you to eat, so you just end up killing them off. But that's not the...
ALERT-Severe Infectious Disease Confirmed In Michigan, Cases Rise
While it's not officially cold and flu season in Michigan, many residents want to protect themselves and their loved ones against illness. There's one illness health officials are warning Michigan residents to be aware of as another case of the disease has been confirmed in the Great Lakes State. Severe...
Michigan Man Doing Everything In His Power To Have Tiger Stadium Rebuilt
There's nothing quite like an old ballpark, which is why parks like Fenway & Wrigley are leagues above the rest. There is so much history that's taken place there, and the ghosts of all the MLB legends are still alive there. But another place that's still alive with the ghosts of baseball's greats of old is the corner of Trumbull & Michigan, where the once great Tiger Stadium stood.
Why Does Menards Have Turnstiles In Michigan? THIS Is Why.
Have you ever wondered why Michigan Menards locations have one side of the building that's designated for entrance only and one side for exit only? On top of that, why is the open entrance the only one with a turnstile? You know, like you're getting onto a train or subway. I've always thought it was so that they could help shoppers know it wasn't an exit. But there has to be more to it.
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Viral Posts Allege Costco’s Fountain Drink Cups Are NSFW
A belief that the cups used for fountain drinks at Costco are a bit risque´ is gaining traction thanks to viral social media posts. But this also might be a case of "maybe it's just you who sees it this way." What People Are Saying About Costco's Fountain Cups.
Bride Doesn’t Want to Invite Childhood Best Friend to Wedding for This Awkward Reason
A woman on Reddit is sharing why she does not want her childhood best friend at her special day. "I (29f) am getting married next year to loml (M30) and I don’t want to invite my childhood best friend (29f). For a bit of background, I moved a lot when I was younger and met my childhood friend when I was around 12, we had a lot of great memories together but when we both became 15 and started drinking and experimenting in drugs we started to have some issues. Not so much amongst ourselves but we just kind of bought out the worst in each other. We would always encourage each other to do things that would put us in danger or just being a plain a---hole, this isn’t just on her, I definitely engaged in some of that behavior too," the bride prefaces her story.
Richard Simmons’ Cause of Death Revealed
Richard Simmons' cause of death has been revealed by his family. In a statement to People made by the Simmons family spokesperson, they shared that the fitness guru's cause of death was accidental. "This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner's office. The Coroner informed...
Watch the Proposed ‘Back to the Future IV’ Trailer with Michael J. Fox, Tom Holland
You know how quite often movies will drop on Netflix, Prime, or some streaming platform but it's only two or three out of an entire franchise?. That's why I was beyond, and am applauding Netflix, for dropping the Back to the Future trilogy with Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown traveling through time in that DeLorean.
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
What You Need To Know About Deadly Assassin Bugs In Michigan
Bugs might be the most annoying organism on the planet alongside kids. No, that's just a joke, but the way insects and other small bugs terrorize our lives is not. They often fly in our personal space, land on us, and even bite us whenever they see fit. Some bugs are harmless like fruit flies and lady bugs while others like mosquitos are the bane of our existence. Even though these bugs are annoying and cause some discomfort, they are hardly ever deadly.
The Most Reliable Airports in Michigan Aren’t Where you Think They Are
When you think Airports, you're usually thinking about larger ones, like MIdway or O'Hare in Chicago, Newark in New York, or even Detroit Metropolitan. However, Michigan still has a lot of airways and landing strips that see quite a bit of action throughout the year, and many of them are incredibly reliable.
Fed-Up Man Wants to Kick Girlfriend’s ‘Leech’ Mother Out of Their House
A man who lives with his girlfriend and her mother is threatening to kick his potential future mother-in-law out of their home. "Essentially her mom was evicted from their apartment a few days after my girlfriend moved in with me, since then it has been utter hell," the fed-up man wrote on Reddit.
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with Original Cast Members Touring 50 Cities
That iconic little movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf to name a few.
20 Fascinating Photos Showing How Gigantic Zoo Animals Are Weighed
Ever wonder how a zoo knows the exact weight of its elephants or how tall to post a giraffe's feeder?. A zoo in Europe is providing a behind-the-scenes look at how its staff keeps track of the height and weight of its animal residents. Needless to say, they have to...
Why Do Cops Sometimes Zig-Zag While Driving on the Highway?
Ever wonder why cops sometimes zig-zag when they are driving on the highway?. Typically, the police are normal, law-abiding individuals who follow the same traffic laws as everyone else on the road. Though their cars and other vehicles might look a bit different depending on if they are undercover or not.
Michigan’s 10 Most Expensive Private High Schools in 2024
The 2024-25 school year is upon us, Which means it's time for parents to start shelling out some cash for education. For most, that just means buying school supplies and new outfits. For others, there is also the added cost of private school tuition. There are tons of reasons and...
Late French Actor Wanted His Still-Alive Dog to Be Euthanized, Buried With Him
Late French actor Alain Delon's request to have his living dog euthanized and buried with him has been denied by his family. According to The Guardian, the actor died on Aug. 18 at the age of 88, his final wish was to have his 10-year-old Belgian Malinois named Loubo put down and laid to rest in his grave.
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