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What, Here is Another Scam? Is This Real? You Better Believe It!
It seems as if every time we turn around there is another scam coming our way. It really is becoming difficult to know what is real and what is not. I for one didn't know if I should take the latest threat seriously or was it just bluster. Well, this...
Helmets To Jumbotrons: Will QR Codes’ Impact Michigan Sports Fan Interaction?
When the QR code was birthed in Japan in 1994, did anyone ever think they would be taken to this level, 30 years later?. Just this week, the Oklahoma State Cowboys football team's coach, Mike Gundy, announced the team will wear their helmets adorned with QR codes that will direct fans to a website where people will be able to donate to their general team fund.
Small Northern Michigan Village Pleads – Your GPS Is Wrong, Here’s How to Drive Through Town
Welcome to DeTour Village, population 263, a small town in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula best known for being the embarkation point for the Drummond Island Ferry. Thousands of drivers take the pathway along M-134. The official route of the highway is on Ontario Street northbound and a right turn onto Elizabeth Street which ends at the ferry dock.
Warning: It Is Illegal to Park Like This in Michigan
Did you know it's possible to get ticketed for parking in your own driveway?. Well, it all depends on how you park it. Not only is it NOT legal to park a vehicle in this manner, it's also pretty rude. Is The Problem Limited to Michigan?. Absolutely not! I've lived...
Michigan’s Signature Dessert Was An Easy ‘Pick’ of Rich History
Can we all agree that dessert is often the best part of any meal? Desserts have long been a sweet staple across the United States, with each region boasting its own iconic treat. From New York’s creamy cheesecake to Louisiana’s beignets, these desserts tell the story of their origins and...
Michigan Homebuyers’ Top 10 Priority Features in a New House
Remember when all Michigan homebuyers wanted was a cozy little dining room, a snug living room, and a kitchen tucked away like a state secret? Yeah, those days are done. Michigan homebuyers have had an epiphany: walls are overrated. Open floor plans and other amenities are must-haves for today's homebuyers.
Michigan To Get 4 New Locations of This Super Gas Station
I want to let you in on a little secret, all gas stations are not created equally, in fact, some are far better than others. To be exact, those of us in Michigan have to travel to experience the best gas station there is, as there are no WaWa locations in the Mitten State. Nonetheless, there are several types of gas stations that are similar to WaWa all over the state and country that are looking to make a name for themselves, these businesses are known as super gas stations.
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
Detroit Lions Featured on the Cover of Sports Illustrated, Predicted to Win It All
Sports Illustrated - the Bible of sports - has released its Fall Football Preview edition, and this year they're featuring the Detroit Lions in a big way. Following an amazing 2023 season, Lions fans, and the Lions themselves, see big things happening for the franchise in the upcoming season. And it seems Sports Illustrated sees it, too.
Single Michiganders, Your Soulmate Lives in Florida Study Says
Romance is hard, strange and unpredictable. Whatever story you create in your head for how your better half will come into your life is almost certainly an impossibility in reality. There is no telling when, where and how you'll stumble across the person meant for you. My own relationship is...
TikTok Star Joe Mack Roy AKA ‘Pop Watch’ Dead at 90
TikTok sensation Joe Mack Roy, AKA "Pop Watch," has died. He was 90. Joe Mack gained millions of followers online by documenting his life alongside his grandson Jason. Jason announced his grandfather's passing on Aug. 22 (Thursday). "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my grandfather, better known...
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.
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