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These 10 Places In Michigan Are Constantly Mispronounced
Whether you're a local or not, if you look at a map of Michigan there are plenty of city names that may make you double-take. Some town names like Bath, Coldwater, and Hell are pronounced exactly like the thing in your bathroom, the water in said thing, or the dreaded place 6 feet under. Meanwhile, some towns like Gaylord are deceptively difficult (more on Gaylord later).
Monroe High Memories Remain Rich for Michigan's 1987 Mr. Baseball
WHITE LAKE – Dan Hilliard’s time came before Twitter, before computers were part of everyday life and almost before there was such a thing as Mr. Baseball. But he fit the bill perfectly. As legendary Monroe Evening News sportswriter Bill Brenton once wrote about Hilliard’s Monroe High School...
Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. A massive global technology outage Friday has disrupted computers at several hospitals, police phone lines and operations at Detroit border crossings. The confusion began Friday as computer systems throughout metro Detroit were updated by a global...
Here’s The True Value Of $100 In The State Of Michigan
As I grow older, I can now understand why my parents, grandparents, and other adults would scoff at me for the way I chose to spend money. I had no idea the true value of a dollar beyond what it could get me at the candy store on the corner, let alone the value of anything more than $20. Now, I can look back and say I had some of the worst spending habits a kid could have and I would be frustrated if I was an adult in my family.
Luxury Mullet Lake VRBO One of the Priciest in Michigan
It's like Pure Michigan & Yellowstone collided. That's the best way to describe one of the most expensive vacation rentals in Michigan. This lakeside retreat is the perfect northern Michigan escape. If you're looking for the ultimate luxury getaway in Michigan, look no further than this dream house on the...
One Michigan Pizzeria Featured at the Dave Portnoy Pizza Fest
Barstool Sports president, and noted Michigan Wolverines fan, Dave Portnoy might just be the most famous pizza critic in the world. While he's more of a New York pie guy, his One Bite Pizza Fest is set to feature one famous Michigan pizzeria. The One Bite Pizza Festival is ready...
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michiganders Make Sure You Know What Poison Sumach Is
Most people are familiar with poison Ivy and oak but many Michiganders do not know what poison sumach is. Learn what sumach is here. I've lived in Michigan most of my life but did live in Indiana for several years before moving back to the Great Lakes state. I had been in Indiana for about 12 years before encountering poison sumach.
State Funding to Support Drone Testing, Electric Aircraft Charging in TC
Four projects will receive $6.25 million in funding to help bring advanced air mobility infrastructure to Michigan, including two projects in Traverse City. A $689,500 grant will allow Traverse Connect – in partnership with Munson Healthcare, Northwestern Michigan College, the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center, and more – to test using drones to deliver medical supplies, conduct water sampling and bathymetric mapping, and support emergency response around Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, a $2.6 million grant will allow BETA Technologies to install multimodal chargers for electric aircraft and ground vehicles at four Michigan airports, including Cherry Capital Airport.
The 25 Most Common Surnames in Michigan
What's in a name is an old saying, but it's likely more relevant to your surname, or your last name. Most surnames are born out of centuries-old professions. For example, it's rather common knowledge that the last name Smith comes from families of blacksmiths and the like from way back in the day.
Graveyard of Abandoned Cars: Somewhere in Michigan
When it comes to visiting an auto graveyard or junkyard, it seems the owners get very protective and picky about who they let in to look around. They've had their share of trespassers who sneak in and rip out vehicle parts to sell or use themselves. So it's no wonder...
MDOT Uses Model T Cars To Assess Road Conditions In Amish Country
As bad as you think the roads are for you cars in Michigan, just imagine what it could do to a buggy or cart wheel. Made out of sturdy wood and metal, almost no suspension, and no give, the wheels of your standard Amish buggy could easily get torn up and broken quick, and that could lead to dangerous conditions for the Amish on our roads.
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