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Michigan Chef Aiming to Win National Award
A family-owned caterer in Battle Creek is on the doorstep of earning a national award. Pop's Family Kitchen is no stranger to winning, as they've taken home a few awards around the area over the years. John “Chris” Capers has outlasted more than 50 other chefs in a national contest...
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Carly Pearce Reveals the Song She Has Trouble Singing After Heart Condition Diagnosis [Exclusive]
Grammy Award-winning country star Carly Pearce has been riding the wave of success for a few years now. Recently, she revealed she was diagnosed with a heart condition called pericarditis, which has restricted her activity until it can be remedied. Carly Pearce Reveals Which Songs Gives Her Trouble After Heart...
What’s the Real Reason WMU’s Mascot is a Bronco?
Western Michigan wasn't always the Broncos. When and why did they change their mascot?. WMU has an incredibly long and rich history. The university was established in May 1903. The university did not use the Broncos as its moniker in the first nearly four decades of its existence. They were the Hilltoppers until they became the Broncos in 1939 according to CollegeFootballHistory.com,
Three Rivers 2nd Annual Pride Event Promises Weekend of Fun
Three Rivers will wrap up Pride month with a weekend packed full of family fun. With less than 8,000 residents, Three Rivers is one of the smallest Michigan towns to host a Pride event in 2024. Last year Three Rivers had their first ever Pride event pulling in an estimated 3,000 people. This year could be larger with the event's busy schedule. The founder of Three Rivers Pride Andrew George had this to say about the event,
Michigan & Ohio About To Have Dozens of 7-Eleven Locations Open & Close
The most famous convenience store in the world is facing tough financial times and unfortunately will be closing hundreds of locations in 2024. I’m talking about the infamous 7-Eleven. A total of 30 retailers will be closing 3200 locations in 2024 according to a recent survey done by CBS...
THEY’RE BACK! Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Spotted in Michigan Again
You've probably seen the campaign that Michigan, and other states, have going almost every year around this time. Billboards along the highway that say, "If you see this insect, kill it on sight," with a picture of the notorious spotted lanternfly. (At least, the message said something LIKE that.) Well,...
Ree Drummond Becoming a First-Time Grandma!
Ree Drummond is adding first-time grandma to her title pretty soon! The Food Network’s oldest daughter, Alex Drummond, and husband, Mauricio Scott, shared the exciting news on Instagram (Sunday, June 23). “We can’t wait to meet you, little one. Baby Scott joining the party this winter! Thank you Lord...
Michigan Chocolate Shop Named Among Best in the Country
There's something about the summertime that makes desserts just a little bit sweeter. Maybe it's a deserved treat after weathering some brutal heat all day. Regardless, there are plenty of desserts to choose from and everyone's sweet tooth is satisfied a bit differently. But for my money, nothing is better than chocolate.
Michigan’s Latest Tickets Won’t Even Require Police to be Present
It just seems like there are more and more ways to get yourself in trouble on the road. Before, you could keep an eye out for the cops hiding on the side of the road, or even turn on your radar detector to catch them, trying to catch you. But...
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Carly Pearce Shares Health Update Following Heart Condition Diagnosis (Exclusive)
It's been a rather tumultuous few weeks for Carly Pearce, health wise, as she recently shared that she was diagnosed with Pericarditis, which is inflammation of the the sac-like tissue that surrounds the heart. Pearce had just stepped off of the stage at Good Morning America this morning (June 24),...
Southwest Michigan Seafood Restaurant Closes Abruptly, Cites High Operating Costs
Inflation and high operating costs caused another Michigan restaurant to close its doors for good, this time a local business in Southwest Michigan. Fisher Lake Inn, a seafood restaurant in Park Township near Three Rivers, announced Saturday on their Facebook page they would be closing for good. “Fisher Lake Inn...
Jason Aldean Reveals Unknown Fact About His + Carrie Underwood’s Kids (Exclusive)
As we all know, country music has a home in America, and that is Nashville, Tennessee. Not only does some of the greatest music ever come right from the middle of Tennessee, the artists that make it, like Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, reside here as well. I recently sat...
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