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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...
Amazon Making Massive Change To Packages Delivered In Michigan & Ohio
Amazon has come a long way since its humble beginnings to being, becoming one of the largest companies in the entire world, and a service that pretty much everybody uses. Although it may subsequently be responsible for the closing of many stores, the convenience of being able to order anything at the drop of a dime and getting it within 24 to 48 hours is all unheard of by any other company and something we never would’ve thought possible back in the 90s.
Viral TikTok Challenge Targeting Pedestrians in West Michigan
2 years after authorities announced the presence of a viral new challenge in southwest Michigan residents are still fearful of this sweeping social media trend. Police in Dearborn, Michigan made several arrests in 2022 with help from the public as pedestrians were being assaulted with plastic projectiles. Later that same year police in Marshall, Michigan released a stern warning to would-be offenders:
Michigan College First With Their Own Cocktail
Over the last couple of years, many states have passed laws granting colleges and universities the right to apply for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at their sports facilities. Michigan joined that list of states last year in 2023 and instantly many schools applied and received permits for all or many of their sports facilities. This would increase their concession sales as fans could enjoy drinks while watching their favorite team.
This Popular Michigan Lake Is The States Shallowest and Largest
Going out to the lake is one of the summertime activities that many people all over the country look forward to. Some people are fortunate enough to have their beach on the ocean while others are restricted to lakes, nonetheless everyone is enjoying the warm weather. Lakes allow for beachfront fun, swimming, jet skis, fishing, paddle boating, and more aquatic fun during the hottest months of the year.
Could We Soon Lose Swimming Access In Lake Michigan?
With summer finally here in Michigan more more people will be heading to lakes, ponds, community pools, and their own swimming pools to try and cool down from the excessive heat. Michigan has already seen even at the beginning of summer. But with that comes warnings for people who have...
Interactive Map Shows How Ohio Has Changed Over 750 Million Years
We take little changes on a local level for granted until the staples of our community are long gone. There's something to be said about the changes that our cities and towns go through over the course of 20 years, let alone hundreds. When you really think about it, how much has your hometown changed just in your lifetime alone?
Restaurants in This Michigan City to Pilot Reusable Takeout Containers
Takeout containers are all over the world as they often are not disposed of correctly, causing harm to our environment in multiple ways. The plastic and styrofoam containers are harming animals, being burned and releasing emissions into the air, or simply just lying around, making them a large contributor to harming the Earth.
More Storms Set To Roll Through Michigan After Heat Wave
The last two weeks have been some of the hottest weeks in recent history as many of those days saw the heat index get over 100 degrees. The heat wave that came through the Mitten state was well-needed after having a cold winter but it was too hot and almost miserable to be outside. The warm weather was nice to have after the storms and tornados we have experienced recently, but now more storms are on the way.
Michigan Vacation Spot Named Among Best to Enjoy Fourth of July
The time to celebrate the birthday of our country is nearing ever closer and folks are settling in on where they'll enjoy the festivities. There are tons of options in Michigan, but one may very well stand above the rest. That said, to be named among the 24 best places...
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Firefly vs. Lightning Bug: Which Do Michiganders Say?
Summer is in full swing here in West Michigan, you know how I know?. Because I'm treated to a light show in my back yard each night!. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long to see these little dancing lights, unlike years previous. There have been years where I didn't think we were going to see any of these bugs at all.
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
How Technology Has Impacted Online Gaming in Michigan
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. Michigan is a state known for many fine things, such as its delicious cuisine, excellent sporting events and winter markets. You might not know this but Michigan is actually one of the leading consumers for online gaming sites in the U.S. These gaming sites range from the big ones you can find on PlayStation, all the way over to the smaller mobile games that you can play.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Building Brotherhood: SW Michigan Veteran Builds Custom Motorcycles for Wounded Warriors
There's a strong bike culture in the military community. Many have their own that they enjoy riding when they're home from deployment, and some find comradery with others to fill that void of brotherhood they felt while in the armed services. Sadly, though, some make sacrifices beyond their control -...
Michigan’s Least-Populated Island Only Has 35 Residents
Sometimes it sounds like a great idea to pack everything up and move to one of the islands in the Great Lakes and live off the grid. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. However, there are islands in the Great Lakes within the Michigan border you could feasibly call home if you can land some property. In total, Michigan has 420 named islands out of the estimated 35,000 in the Great Lakes.
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