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Portage Brewery, Other Businesses, Helping with Tornado Relief
Southwest Michigan is showing its strength following the string of tornados that swept through the area on May 7. These types of events are never easy to go through. As someone who grew up in the South where tornados are a constant threat, it takes a community to recover. It's incredible to see the empathy for those affected by the storm come together and move past the event.
Illinois Residents Still Struggling To Find Insulin Amid Shortage
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced two of its widely used insulin formulations would become temporarily unavailable; a month later is there any end in sight?. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Lilly was the first to commercialize insulin back in 1923. Today drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Eli Lilly are the world's top 3 largest producers of insulin. In fact per Al Jazeera,
Work-Life Balance: Companies Embracing the 4-Day Work Week in 2024
Have you ever wish the weekend lasted longer? Of course you have! That could become a reality for you as several businesses are switching to four-day work weeks. We all look forward to Friday. But, by the time the workday is over on Friday, we've got a few hours for fun before hitting the hay. Then, we get all of Saturday to enjoy what we love. Come Sunday, it's basically back to prepping for the work week. If you really think about it, Saturday is the only day we truly get to ourselves. That may be about to change.
Michigan Spot Now Named Best 24-Hour Restaurant In The Nation
There are so many incredible restaurants in Michigan, but only a few still serve their guests 24 hours a day. So whether you're hungry for brunch or a late-night snack, you'll find it in Michigan at one spot now named one of the best 24-hour restaurants in America. Michigan Spot...
Local Beer Garden & Food Court Delays Opening After Storms Sweep West Michigan
The season was scheduled to start May 8, 2024. Officials are still assessing damage after the powerful storms swept through Southwest Michigan the evening of Tuesday, September 7. WWMT Meteorologist Jeff Porter can officially confirm 2 tornadoes, and possibly a 3rd, touched down on Tuesday. One of those tornadoes touched...
Two Michigan Gems Named ‘Most Underrated’ Vacation Spots In U.S.
After enduring a Michigan winter, the reward on the other side is enjoying a Michigan summer. And there are plenty of areas that people from across the country will travel to for all the Great Lakes state has to offer for an unforgettable vacation. Two spots in Michigan were recently named the most underrated places for a summer vacation in America.
Ludacris To Perform At County Fair In Michigan
The Allegan County Fair is held annually at the Allegan County Fairgrounds in September, and they have been known for bringing awesome rides, amazing food, fun games, and next level entertainment. For years, hey have been able to bring some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry to their small town in Southwest Michigan. This year is expected to be no different as they begin to make their grandstand lineup announcements.
Why McDonald’s Takes Your Photo With Hidden Camera in Drive-Thru Lane
Be sure to look your best the next time you're rolling up to the McDonald's drive-thru because you just might be on camera. Several people who claim to be current or former McDonald's employees recently shared on social media that the restaurant chain has "hidden" cameras in its drive-thru lanes.
Ohio Woman Who Visited All 30 MLB Ballparks In 2023, Dies At 92
There is a woman who is from Ohio, who was a lifelong Tigers fan who did something many of us will never be able to achieve by visiting all 30 professional major league baseball parks in one season. Louise McVicker was able to visit all 30 ballparks which was a dream.
Did You Know Michigan Has A Murder Mystery Train Experience?
Over the past few years, we’ve seen remakes of films like Murder On The Orient Express, Knives Out, and Glass Onion, all very intriguing and thought-provoking “who done it “type movies. Some of the most interesting pieces of literature as well are murder mysteries that keep us on the edge of our seats and keep us wanting to read more.
Michigan Folks With Any of These Names Are Going to Notice a Strange Change
You know, despite having a fairly popular name the year I was born (Jacob was the third-most-popular boy baby name in 1994) I very rarely see someone else with my name. Sure many Jacobs shorten their names to Jake or Jay or something similar. But it's strange how few Jacobs there seem to be.
WATCH: The Secret to Folding a Fitted Sheet Without Hassle
Ah fitted sheets, there's not a more frustrating laundry item. Whether you're trying to fit them on your bed, or fold them up for later, it never goes how it should. We'll that all ends now, because we've discovered the perfect way to fold that pesky linen. We've all wrestled...
Kalamazoo’s Wild Bull To Host Food Truck Fridays
When the weather is warm, eating outdoors can be a lot of fun. As we have seen for years upon years, people will elect to eat outside often. From just outdoor patio seating at a restaurant, a picnic in the park, or even just sitting on their back porch for dinner. Eating outdoors brings a different ambiance to the meal and sometimes creates memories for all involved. Although, these are not the only ways to eat outdoors as food trucks have become increasingly popular.
Caution: These Two Michigan Spiders are Poisonous
Michigan is home to spiders that are more than just creepy, they're poisonous. There are lots and lots of spiders in the Mitten State. SpiderID.com says that Michigan has at least 44 unique species of spiders. For the most part, we have nothing to fear from these eight-legged aliens. However, there are 2 spiders we should keep an eye out for.
Michiganders, Midwesterners Report Seeing ‘Fireball’ Across the Sky
Over the weekend, dozens of Michiganders, and some Ohioans, claimed they saw "fireballs" in the sky over the Lake Erie area. In fact, some sightings were reported of a "Massive" fireball in the sky from Iowa, and as far north even as Ontario, Canada. Normally, if it were just a...
America’s Most Horrifying Bug Is Actually Something You Want in Your House
With all this talk about the deadliest animal in the world, the cicadapocalypse or the uptick in ticks, at least we know that these are all (for the most part) outside the home. But what about the most revolting, terrifying, spine-chilling monster that hides in the dusty corners of many...
Moms Receive Discounted Admission At Binder Park Zoo This Mother’s Day
Bring mom out to see her favorite animals this Mother's Day!. A special tradition continues as Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan is once again offering discounted admission to mothers and grandmothers across southwest Michigan. About Binder Park Zoo. The 400+ acre zoo has been connecting people with nature...
The Truth About Common Law Marriage in Ohio
Whether it's cost, location, custody agreements, lifestyle, religious reasons, etc.-- there are a lot of factors to take into account when considering marriage. Just the cost of the wedding itself is astronomical! The average wedding in the United States cost $29,000 in 2023; This number comes from popular wedding and registry website Zola, so they know what they're talking about.
Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 To Open First Weekend in May
For years, visitors of Cedar Point would rush to hop in line to get a spot in line. The lines would easily become 2 1/2 to 3 hours long in minutes. Everyone wanted to experience the thrill at least once if not more than once each time they visit. So, many people were sad when the red and yellow tracks of the Top Thrill Dragster were being taken apart and rolled away, what many saw as the end of an era as the roller coaster was retired and sent to join the rest in the graveyard.
Extremely Contagious Illness Now Spreading In Michigan Schools
While we're out of the colder months in Michigan and seeing fewer cases of illnesses such as the flu, springtime brings a rise in other sicknesses, such as the common cold, sinus infections, and allergies. And one highly contagious disease is now affecting school-aged children to be aware of in Michigan.
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