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This Is Hands Down The Most Scenic View You Can Have of Fall Colors In Michigan
Every year when the leaves start to turn from green to orange, yellow, and red, we all look forward to enjoying some of the amazing sights of all the different shades of Fall colors. The unique thing about Michigan is where we are located on the globe, certain areas of the state will hit their peak Fall colors across different weeks.
Michigan Ice Cream Lovers: Find Out if Breyers Owes You Money
If you’ve ever grabbed a tub of Breyers vanilla ice cream during your weekly run to a Michigan grocery store, you might be in for an unexpected payday. Yep, you read that right—Breyers is part of a class-action lawsuit, and if you’ve purchased their vanilla-flavored ice cream in the last few years, you could be eligible for a payout.
Haunted Michigan: Take A Look Into The Haunted Felt Mansion
The Felt Mansion, located near Holland, Michigan, is a historic estate shrouded in mystery and haunted tales. Built in 1928 by inventor Dorr E. Felt for his wife Agnes, the mansion served as a summer retreat for the affluent family from Chicago. Tragically, Agnes passed away just six weeks after...
Take a Look at the Newest Food Truck in Lansing
Lansing has a few food trucks that call the city home. And while this one is the newest, it's been open for a little while now. I love that the Lansing area seems to be getting an influx of restaurants opening instead of closing. Recently, we've seen Big Moe's Kitchen open its doors, along with Middle Eats, Jersey Mike's and more. Plus, we've got some delicious places on the horizon, like Pizzawala and IPot.
Feds Warn Alarming Scam On The Rise Threatens Michigan And Ohio
Scammers are becoming so sophisticated that it can be hard to tell whether they're real or fake. Officials are urging Michigan and Ohio to beware of a dangerous scam threatening residents at an alarming rate. Feds Warn Michigan And Ohio Residents Beware Of Alarming New Scam. Criminals are swindling money...
Oh Baby! Top Names For Boys & Girls in Michigan
Choosing a baby's name is one of the first big decisions parents face, and it’s not always an easy one. Between family traditions, favorite names, and the desire for something unique, the pressure can be overwhelming. Parents often ask themselves: Should we go for a timeless classic or something modern and distinctive?
Michigan Has The 2nd Most Ski Resorts In The United States
With the winter coming up, skiers and snowboarders are already praying that the snowfall starts early and is plentiful during the winter season. The last couple of years have been hard on those who enjoy outdoor winter sports as we have not seen the same snowfall that we are used to. This means that their favorite slopes around the Mitten state have either stayed closed or had trouble staying open for long periods of time.
2025’s Best College and Universities: How Michigan Schools Ranked
I know it may sound absurd, but I've met people who have given more consideration to a used car purchase than their education. When it comes to a decision as monumental as choosing an institution of higher learning, sometimes it's good to lean on the experts. Fortunately, the financial gurus at WalletHub have done the legwork and looked at over 800 schools nationwide, including 17 in Michigan that made the top 500.
Stink Bug Move In Season is Here, Michigan: How to Keep Them Out
It's that time of year again, Michigan. It's time to set up your perimeter defenses and prepare for the oncoming bi-annual invasion of the Mitten State's most visible, and arguably most disgusting, invasive species: the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, or just stink bug for short. These little pests are doing everything they can to avoid the cold temperatures and snuggle up right next to you on these cooler overnights.
Do Haunted Houses Sell More In Michigan?
As an avid fan of "Ghost Adventures" on the Travel Channel, I love a good haunted house. As morbid as the show can be sometimes, I just really enjoy its history and showmanship. Whether a place is really haunted or not, the belief in something being "haunted" is very real.
50 Most Outrageous NFL Fans Caught on Camera During the 2024 Season
Fans flocking to NFL games so far during the 2024 season are raising the bar for outrageous attire in the stands. We're only a third of the way through the regular season and just about every team has developed its own group of loyal supporters who cover themselves with paint, fur, masks and just about anything else deemed to show they are the craziest on game day.
Michigan Man Aiming To Have Most Decorated House For Halloween
One family that has made a tradition of this is the Cram’s, for many years now, they have slowly building on their Halloween collection. What they have now is one of the most extensive setups in their neighborhood. Years ago, I decided to decorate the balcony of my apartment....
Weekend Storm Brings Double Rainbow to Newaygo County
Parts of Michigan finally got some needed rain over the weekend. One weekend storm brought a double rainbow to Newaygo County. Before this past weekend, most of Michigan had burn bans in place. It had been several weeks without significant rain which had dried up fields and forest floors. I...
Major Company In Michigan Raises Minimum Wage To $24 An Hour
Inflation has impacted nearly all businesses, individuals, and families in Michigan and the U.S. While Michigan recently raised its minimum wage, several companies have announced wage increases above the state's minimum. One major company in Michigan has been added to the list of employers helping provide workers a livable wage beyond the bare minimum.
Big Change Coming For Michigan Mega Millions Players
Michigan residents will pay more to play the Mega Millions lottery in 2025. The cost of a Mega Millions ticket is currently $2. Beginning in April 2025, the price will more than double to participate. Brace yourself, Mega Millions tickets will be priced at $5. According to Gambling Industry News,...
Woman Fuming After ‘Judgmental’ Friend Comments on Her Lip Filler During Bachelorette Party
A woman offended her friend after pointing out her lip filler while on a bachelorette trip. "I have a friend from college, let’s call her 'Kelly.' We’ve been out of school for a few years now and live in different states, but talk regularly and have been able to take a few trips to see each other over the years. Thanks to FaceTime, we talk face-to-face quite a bit," the woman began on Reddit.
Man Heartbroken After Wife Confesses Real Reason She Married Him
A man was heartbroken after his wife confessed the real reason she married him. "My wife is a very practical person and not really girly. I don’t know how to explain it other than she sees everything as a cost benefit analysis and doesn’t seem to take much of her own preferences into account if she thinks something is objectively better. She is a senior data scientist so maybe it’s why she is good at her job," the man began on Reddit.
Holiday Warning: When You Should Avoid Those Big Blue USPS Boxes
One of the main ways our identities are stolen is through our own mail we drop into those big, blue USPS mailboxes. Stealing checks out of them is also a top target for criminals. We love those big, blue post office drop boxes scattered throughout cities and suburbs where we...
13 Things That Will Make You Nostalgic for Halloween in the ’80s
Nothing quite compared to Halloween for kids in the '80s. Honestly, it was chaos first and candy second, with no room for rules. School night? Who cared? From after school to after midnight, you were in for a wild ride of sugar-fueled nightmares and chills. Now as a parent, I’m...
35 Pumpkin Colors You Need to Try Instead of Boring Orange for Halloween
This may be a controversial take: Orange pumpkins are boring on Halloween. Ahh, it felt good to say that. Given they are so readily available, orange pumpkins tend to dominate fall displays. They're a Halloween staple for many. And while I am all about tradition, we need to do better...
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