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Michigan Woman Said THIS Casino Won’t Pay Her $127K Jackpot She Won Fair & Square
Winning the lottery is something that everybody dreams about. We sit around and think what would we do if we were to hit a massive jackpot? Would you spend it frivolously, invest in your future, or just set yourself up nicely?. Everybody’s answer will always be the same, but the...
New Korean Restaurant To Open In This Southwest Michigan City
K Pop, Manga, and Anime have continued to grow in the United States but Korean TV dramas and movies have garnered interest as well. As America continues to serve as a melting pot of the world, cultures will continue to grow in presence and desire, which is part of what makes America a great country. One of the most important parts of all cultures is cuisine and food is often one of the first things someone uses to share their culture with others.
Michigan Street Home of First Paved Mile & 3-Color Traffic Light
For all of us, driving has been the same since we first started, well maybe there have been slight changes but nothing drastic like the early 1900s. We have had the traditional paved two-lane streets, multiple-lane highways, one-ways, 3-color traffic lights, and more the entire time to control the flow of traffic but this was not always the case.
Minor League Baseball Fans in Ohio Can Watch the Game on a Toilet
An Eastlake, Ohio baseball team has just come up with the strangest promotion ever. Will this work or will ticket sales circle the drain?. I'm not sure if it was the promotion team of Lake County Captains or Roto-Rooter that plunged into this idea. Whoever thought this up, no doubt cracked themselves up and thought they were on a roll. The team that put this together needs to wipe the grin off of their faces. Who is going to pay for a ticket to sit on a toilet and watch a minor-league baseball game? Their big idea is called Roto-Rooter Toilet Row at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake, Ohio according to a press release from the MILB,
Michigan Pizzeria Ranked Top 10 Best Slice Of Pizza In The Nation
While you can find plenty of chain restaurants serving pizza in Michigan, there's nothing like a pizzeria that can only be found in the Great Lakes State. Serving up the classic round or thin pizza and the often-imitated Detroit-style pizza, many locally-owned businesses are serving up our favorite pie. One pizza joint in Michigan was recently named the best place for a slice of pizza in America.
Video: 2 Illinois Dogs Tied the Knot
On the South Side of Chicago, two dogs proved that it's more than puppy love as they got married on Saturday. About a year ago Comedian Gabriel Iglesias threw a $100,000 Quinceañera for his chihuahua. As a dog lover, I am no stranger to spoiling dogs. However, I think we can all agree that shelling out $100,000 for a dog party is too far. But hey, if you have the money, how you spend it is your business. Back in 2018 actress Sofia Vergara put together a huge birthday party for her son's dog. So, I guess this is a thing and anything is paws-ible.
The 10 Most Unhinged Submissions For Michigan’s 2024 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest
It's bold of anyone to try and have any kind of contest online after the "Boaty McBoatface" incident in England years ago. You'd think we, human beings, would have learned our lesson by now. But ALAS, we have not, and right now, there is an online contest to vote for...
Target Enforces New Rule For Shoppers At All MI And OH Locations
There are many reasons why Michigan and Ohio shoppers stop at their local Target store. Most Target locations are a convenient one-stop shop for clothing, personal items, and groceries. But soon Target will enforce a new rule that may inconvenience shoppers at all Michigan and Ohio locations. Target Enforces New...
‘The Greatest Goodbye in Television History:’ Detroit Sportscaster Bernie Smilovitz Retires with Epic Sign-Off
If you've ever watched the news in Detroit in the past 4 decades, chances are you know who Bernie Smilovitz is. He has been a sportscaster, mostly in Detroit, for the past 38 years, and this past week, he gave his final sportscast of his career. But Smilovitz, who is...
Fundraiser Event On 7/6 To Rebuild Michigan’s Oldest Roller Rink Destroyed In Fire
It’s always a terrible thing when you have to deal with the passing of a landmark, especially when an accidental fire takes it down. In early May, the oldest roller rink in Michigan suffered this fate as the Ramona Roller Rink in Dowagiac went up in flames and was completely destroyed. Shortly after the fire, the owners of the roller rink were not sure if they were going to rebuild or not.
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
Michigan Police Department Has A Hilarious Message For Those Who Hate Fireworks
There is one police department in the state of Michigan that is well known for their jokes and they’re clowning around on social media, just to keep things a little lighthearted in a job that can see some pretty bad things. One of the more well-known disputes was when...
Michigan Just Experienced A Tsunami Event From Lake Michigan. That’s Right, A TSUNAMI
Michigan has had its fair share of crazy weather over the years. This year we had to deal with the unfortunate disaster of a tornado in Southwest Michigan, and now it seems that we have also had to deal with a tsunami event in the Great Lakes. That’s right in...
Illinois Has An Undesired 80s Car Museum That Will Take You Back In Time
The 80s were an incredibly unique time in our country's history. I don’t think there was a better example of a time when pop culture, music, or entertainment had ever been so unique and thrust us towards what would become the technological era of the 90s. Because the 80s...
Michigan Town Named ‘Most Difficult-To-Pronounce’ In The Nation
There are plenty of cities in Michigan that even long-time residents have trouble saying them correctly. So it's no surprise to Michiganders when first-time visitors are left scratching their heads over how to pronounce some of the unique city names in the Mitten. But there's one Michigan city that so many people struggle with that it was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in America.
10 Fourth of July Activities in Michigan That Don’t Involve Fireworks
Let's face it, times are expensive, and we're all looking for ways we can tighten the belt a bit, and save a little cash for our everyday bills above everything else. This year, for Independence Day, that might include spending less, if NOTHING at all on Fireworks. But that's OK,...
Boston Cooler: Have You Heard of Michigan’s Signature Drink?
I was today years old when I learned what a "Boston Cooler" was. Well, it's news to me! But why does something so Purely Michigan have "Boston" in its name? Here's the history of Michigan's signature beverage:. O.G. Boston Cooler. As its name suggests the Boston Cooler is thought to...
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersection Named Deadliest In America
As Michigan drivers navigate busy roadways, staying safe and avoiding accidents is a top priority. While accidents can happen anywhere, crashes occur more frequently at certain intersections in Michigan. There's one intersection where extreme caution should be used as it's ranked one of the most dangerous in Michigan and lands on the list of one of the deadliest in America.
Protect Yourself: The Growing Threat Of Card Skimming And Shimming In Michigan
Opportunistic people will do just about anything to make a quick buck, even if it means stealing your identity, and draining your bank accounts. Skimming, and shimming has become a quick and easy way to do this, and Michigan isn't immune. So while you're out traveling this summer, and for...
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