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Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
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,...
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...
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,
This Michigan College Is Overflowing With Applications, Dwarfing Pre-Covid Numbers
Michigan is known for its great education and has a strong and rich history when it comes to its college campuses. Not just with the University of Michigan and Michigan State, but Western & Eastern. There are also a lot of great community colleges in the state that are attended...
Popular Michigan Irish Pub & Piano Bar Announces They’re Closing
You hate to see a great local establishment closing down, especially when they provide a fun and unique service. That's what's unfortunately happening to Jameson's Irish Pub & Dueling Piano Bar in Brighton,.Michigan. Dueling piano bars are awesome because they give the people attending the show a chance to be a part of it and always provide a fun night of music.
Michigan, Let’s END This Debate: Is It Michiganian or Michigander?
As someone who has lived in Michigan their entire life, there are a few terms that have been thrown around when it comes to referring to Michigan residence. To be honest with you, I feel like one of them makes a sound like we live in a cult, and the other one is the definition that truly embodies what it means to be for Michigan.
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...
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."
The Best and Worst Run Cities in Michigan
An annual study was released that showed a couple of Michigan cities ranking among the worst-run cities in America. A couple of Michigan cities did very well in this recent study while a couple of Michigan cities failed miserably. It's simple. What cities are properly serving its residents according to Cassandra Happ, a WalletHub analyst,
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...
Watch Michigan Youtuber Take 500mg of Edibles, Then Play 18 Holes of Golf
First thing's first, we do not condone the activities or actions of the people within this story, or the video that accompanies it. We understand that cannabis is only to be consumed by adults, responsibly, and the actions of "Road Trip Rolls" are not considered safe, or acceptable. That being...
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...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Michigan’s Electric Forest Festival Looks Insane From the Air
The Electric Forest Festival was this weekend, just outside of Rothbury, Michigan, and aside from a late-night evacuation due to a line of storms, everything went off without a hitch. It's easy to identify the crowd as they roll into west Michigan with their body paint, bright colors, and general...
“It’s Like That!” Kalamazoo Decathlete Headed to 2024 Olympics in Paris
The peak of most athletic events is to represent your country in the Olympics. Basically, you're SO good at what you do, that your home country is like, "Hey, you're so good, we wanna show literally every other human on the planet how good you are at this thing." In...
Michigan Man Goes Viral Busting Illegal Trash Dumper
A fed-up Michigan man went viral hilariously busting illegal trash dumpers. Andy Didorosi is a Detroit resident who goes by @thatdetroitandy on TikTok where he has over 617 thousand followers. Back in February Andy started a TikTok series called "Garbage Wars." He did this because people were dumping garbage on city-owned land across the street from his business. This playlist currently consists of 16 videos showing people dumping everything from household trash to stolen cars and toxic waste. These videos have been watched millions of times.
Michigan Has A New Fine Dining Experience You HAVE To Partake IN
New businesses coming to the Kalamazoo area are always a good thing as this community has shown since the pandemic arrived that supporting local businesses is more important now than ever before. It’s always good to celebrate when a business comes to town which is exciting to hear about something...
New Scam Targeting Michigan Victims of Recent Splash Pad Shooting
It’s a pretty sad state of affairs when, after a major tragedy like the recent splash pad shooting in Rochester Hills, less than 48 hours after it happens police already have to warn people not to fall for scams involving the victims. This is a subject that’s a little...
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