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Missing West Michigan Mom And Baby Found Walking Barefoot In Texas
A woman and her baby from Wyoming, Michigan, who had been missing for several days, were found safe in Texas last weekend. This story has a happy ending, but it was quite an adventure for the mother and child. The woman and her infant daughter were reported missing on July...
What’s With The Blind Dating App That’s Popped Up in West Michigan?
When it comes to finding your forever person, there are infinite you could meet them. From bars to apps, many duds are out there waiting for you in the dating pool. One of the oldest ways of meeting someone is a blind date, where you're set up by someone and meet for the first time on the date.
How Much Income Do You Need to Survive in Michigan?
Let's face it, just the simple task of living is expensive. Everything costs money, no way you get around that. The question is, how much money do you need to exist, you know, live and be safe?. That question was tackled by the website SmartAsset, and the results were revealing....
This Michigan Company Once Offered Take-Home Vanilla Extract as an Employee Perk
There are likely few who will argue that the attitudes of much of the American workforce has changed post-Pandemic. Work from home, flexible hours and benefits have all altered the relationship between employees and employers. There's always the much ballyhooed pizza party as a panacea morale boost. But consider what one Michigan company once offered as an employee perk: special vanilla extract.
Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Part Of Hack
Have you heard the news about the massive data breach?. You can be affected and not even know it. Here are the details you need to know. AT&T Data Breach Affects Millions Including Michigan Users. On early Friday, July 12th, AT&T announced that the call and text message records of...
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Redbox Video Rental Machines Set to Disappear Across Michigan
Admit it, it's likely been awhile since you last rented a physical DVD from a Redbox location. The machines that became the successor to video rental locations like Blockbuster and Family Video and then the rental-by-mail original Netflix model appears ready to sunset just like those services. The company behind...
Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Once Played Baseball In Michigan…& Beat Em’ Bad.
Going back and watching the Ken Burns documentary on baseball, you will discover so much about the sport that has long been forgotten. Many say that the time of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig was the greatest time in baseball history, however, many feel that it’s impossible to say that considering sadly, segregation was still a part of the game.
This Restaurant is Serving Michigan’s Best Fried Chicken
Is there a more "American" dish than fried chicken? It's often ranked among the top five best foods in the U.S. Where's your go-to for friend chicken in the Mitten State? This restaurant is being praised for serving the best fried chicken in Michigan. Popular foodie publication Lovefood.com went on...
Michigan Drivers are Very Specifically Horizontal or Vertical Commuters – Which are You?
Here's something you've likely never considered on your daily driving across Michigan, are you a vertical or horizontal commuter? Meaning, particularly in the Lower Peninsula, are you oriented to driving mainly north-south or east-west?. The discussion came up recently on Reddit about which is better, having to do a regular...
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
A Staple Item In Michigan Stores Will Soon Be Removed
Whenever you walk up to a Walgreens or inside a Meijer, you are always greeted by a big red box positioned by the door that makes it easy for you to walk out with a rental movie or video game. That's what visitors have expected since the early 2000s. I for one fondly remember renting Titanfall 2 and playing the entire game all night to return it on time.
Michigan Parents Battle Insurance Company Over Son’s IV Treatment
Brian and Michelle Stackpoole are taking on Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, but the Grosse Pointe Park couple is facing an uphill battle. Their son Jack has been diagnosed with a brain condition known as PANS, or Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. The disease caused the nine-year-old to develop tics, an aversion to eating, and he began picking at his skin until it bled.
Michigan Man Scams Popular TikToker In New Viral TikTok Video
If you mess around, you WILL find out. Sadly, he found out on a viral scale for this particular person. Michigan Man Scams Popular TikToker In New Viral TikTok Video. If you are ever scrolling on TikTok's For You page, you have probably come across or followed Ziggi Tyler. From...
Could Michigan Ban Plastic Shopping Bags Soon?
The local, state, and federal governments have been working tirelessly for years on trying to make our country green. Introducing initiatives, passing laws, and holding events to encourage proper waste dumping processes as well as taking care of our world and atmosphere. Programs like Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and incentives like bottle returns are some of the most commonly known efforts.
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Michigan Cracks Down: Bye Bye ‘Flushable’ Wipes
Michigan is gearing up for a legislative showdown against the "flushable" wipes industry with House Bill No. 4596. This bold move aims to end the era of bathroom wipes that stubbornly refuse to dissolve, causing issues in our sewage systems. prohibits the sale, offering for sale, and distribution for sale...
AT&T Cell Users In Michigan Victims Of Massive Data Breach
One of the scariest things about technology and the internet is the amount of personal information available. Most people's phone numbers, addresses, occupations, children, family, and other personal information can be found in several databases and social media. This often places individuals in harm's way either physically, emotionally, or socially.
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
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