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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.
Where You Can Find the World’s Longest Candy Counter
If the longest candy counter in the entire world needs to be someplace, then a quaint New England town nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire bordering Vermont makes sense. And get this, the name of the town is Littleton where visitors and locals enjoy summer getaways, fall strolls,...
9 Best Hangout Spots for the Older Kalamazoo Crowd
Escape the college crowd in Kalamazoo with these top hangout picks for the 40s crowd. I'm sure the twenty-something crowd wants to hang out without people the age of their parents around. Well, guess what, we don't want you up in our business while we are grabbing a drink and hanging out with our besties either. Here's a short list of spots where we can hang out and be ourselves in Kalamazoo. (Side note: there are awesome places nearby Like Presidential Brewing that didn't make the list below because they're in Portage.)
Manhunt For Michigan Fugitives: U.S. Marshals Offer $25,000 Reward
Get involved in the hunt for two Michigan fugitives on the U.S. Marshals Most Wanted list. Help bring these dangerous criminals to justice!. There is currently a $25,000 reward for a Grand Rapids man and a Melvindale, Michigan woman who is wanted for horrific Michigan murders. Trigger Warning: this article details graphic violence.
If You’re From Ohio & Use Cash App, You Could Get Back $2,500 For Class-Action Lawsuit
There are tons of different ways you can make payments to someone now. Everything from digital transfer apps like PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and other parties make it very easy not only to transfer your money to someone you know but for cybercriminals to gain access to those accounts and potentially make fraudulent charges on your account.
Ohio Golf Course Has Clean Underwear & Wipes In Case You Poop Yourself
Right away, NO, this isn't a joke. This is a real thing that an Ohio golf course is offering, because apparently... Ohio? I don't know, it's so bizarre, and at first I didn't believe it, but then I saw the twitter post of the actual note, and doubled down by calling the number on it.
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Ohio’s Richest Person Has A Net Worth of $6 Billion
Has your broke ass ever been sitting around and wondering just how good someone else has it? Or have you ever thought about just how much more rich the richest guy in the state of Ohio is than you? Well, I'm about to spoil your day, because it turns out the richest guy in the state of Ohio has amounts of money people like you and I could never dream of happening.
Did Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Have a Prenup?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have officially called it quits leaving questions about a prenup. According to TMZ, Lopez filed to divorce Affleck today (Aug. 20). The outlet reports that there is "no prenuptial agreement" in place between the couple. Additionally, Lopez is said to have "waived spousal support and is asking the judge to deny Ben such support as well."
16 Totally Awesome ’80s Candies We Were Obsessed With
As someone who was born in the '70s and shaped in the '80s, I can tell you that trips to the "corner store" in search of candy weren't just about pleasing our insatiable sweet teeth (tooths?)—they were also our first taste of independence and even a crash course in financial planning.
You Have to Make This Michigan Day Trip Before Summer is Over
I'm not one of those Michiganders who appreciates all four seasons; we can stop after Autumn, thank you very much. When classes start back up and kids go back to school, that's our sign that we've only got a few precious weeks left to soak in that last bit of summer before we pivot to pumpkin spice and football games.
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Average Time Spent in Walmart and Target: Are You Above Average?
Ever get accused of spending TOO much time shopping at Walmart or Target?. A recent report has revealed how much time the average shopper spends wandering the aisles of some of the biggest names in retail. Average Time People Spend In Some Stores Decreasing. If you feel like you're spending...
TikTok Star Kyle Marisa Roth’s Cause of Death Finally Revealed
TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth's case of death has finally been revealed. TMZ reports Roth died of cardiac arrhythmia, which is also known as irregular heartbeat, caused by myocardial fibrosis. Roth's passing was announced by her family via social media on April 15. Lindsay Roth, the TikTok star's sister, shared...
A Silly, Made-Up New Holiday Just Hit the Calendar
Fake holidays are fun. You know, those random, sometimes weird days that someone created like National Taco Day, Happy Quitters Day, or Talk Like a Pirate Day. Did you know there's even a National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day as well as Sock Monkey Day?. Anyway, just when we thought everything...
The Important Reason Monkeypox Was Renamed to Mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has gone on to change the name of Monkeypox. Newly dubbed, Mpox, the United Nations health agency has released a statement about the the new preferred name of the illness. The WHO previously conducted several meetings about the name of the disease where they proposed a way to move forward from the old name.
Walgreens Closing More Michigan Stores By 2027
Earlier this year many people received devastating news that their local Walgreens store would be closing as they were trying to recover from last wages and mitigate the theft concerns they were receiving from multiple locations across the country. This isn't a problem specific to Walgreens, as we have seen plenty of other chain stores such as Walmart, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, and more, and all choose to shutter some or all of their locations for the same issues.
Sorry, Shoppers: Target Is No Longer Accepting This Popular Form of Payment
Sorry, Target shoppers: The popular nationwide shopping chain recently announced that it is going to stop accepting a certain form of payment this year. Scripps News reports Target will no longer be accepting personal checks as a form of payment. The transition away from personal checks began on July 15.
Wedding Singer Refuses to Perform at Ex-Friend’s Wedding After Being Kicked out of Bridal Party
A wedding singer on Reddit is refusing to perform at a former friend's wedding after being snubbed. "A friend of mine of nearly 10 years recently got engaged and started planning a wedding for summer of 2025. She asked me to be her bridesmaid at the wedding and I happily said yes. When planning the wedding I asked if they would prefer a traditional wedding gift, or would they want some assistance with the wedding. I am a singer at a wedding band, and we have performed for free for friends and family before and we offered to play a set in exchange for food. She was very excited about the idea," the singer began.
Michigan’s Most Breath-Taking Attraction Hidden in the Upper Peninsula
One of Michigan's most northern points is home to an incredible sight to behold. The night sky above the Upper Peninsula can provide the most unique viewing experiences, so it's no surprise one of the best locations for star gazing in the state is tucked away Up North. Few places...
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