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With a lack of funding and a lesson in enrollment across the state, many schools are abandoned and left to rot. It's the unfortunate modern reality we face across the state. Most abandoned schools would make an amazing spot to turn into apartments or even a retirement center, recreation center, and the list goes on...

I don't know whether I was just cranky, or whether I'm really onto something here. I went to a well-known Lansing eatery over the weekend, and within ten minutes, found myself extremely annoyed. Not with the staff or the service, but by the behavior of several other customers. Not looking...

Olivia Newton-John, the singer and songwriter best known to movie lovers as the star of Grease, has died. According to TMZ, her death was confirmed by her husband John Easterling, who said Newton-John “died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.” Newton-John had multiple bouts of breast cancer through the years, although the site had not confirmed that as the cause of her death at this time. (A source did tell them however that “after a 30-year cancer journey, she lost her battle to metastatic breast cancer.")

When I think of cacti or cactuses (both terms are correct) I think of desert scenes and old spaghetti western movies, but I had no idea a place as lush and green as Michigan could also be included as a place where these prickly plants thrive. Not only is Michigan...

The 3rd Annual Downtown Okemos Art Fair is being held on August 19, 2022 at the Farmers' Market Pavilion behind Meridian Mall, and we've got a chance for you to win an activity prize pack!. This opportunity is from Mid-Michigan Martial Arts Academy, and each pack will include two bounce...

When was the last time you went to the Jackson County Fair at Keely Park? It's been about 15 years for me, which seems like a long time ago. The last time I took my family to the Jackson County Fair was when John Waite performed on their main stage. You do remember that John Waite was in the group called "The Babys"?

Brad Sollars at first thought he had snagged some weeds, but 15 minutes later, he was pulling up a 40 pound salmon. 40-pound Chinook Is The Biggest Fish From Lake Michigan This Summer. Sollars, who hails from East Bethel MN, hauled in the trophy fish just off Algoma WI last...

There are holidays every single day of the year whether or not you realize it. Not all of them are "bank holidays" that give us an excuse to stay home, but we still love to celebrate the little days along the way. And today is a very special day if you consider yourself a "cat person".

A precious little boy professing his love for corn is currently winning the hearts of the collective internet. In a viral clip from Recess Therapy, a young kid explains why corn is amazing and not only is it relatable, but it may be one of the most therapeutic pieces of content that I've seen in quite some time.

An old school cheeseburger is a tasty food option. I'm talking about the burgers that are grilled fresh on the flat top. Topped with cheese, a slice of onion, pickles, tomato, ketchup and mustard. Keep it simple, wrap it in some wax paper and I'm going to be well on my way to stuffing my belly.

When I was growing up in Southwest Michigan I was blessed to have Lake Michigan and all of the beaches, dunes, trails, and small inland lakes within a 10 minute drive of just about anywhere. It was always easy to find something to do. My friends and I usually hung...

Do you know how people say never to judge a book by its cover? Well, this Minnesota house definitely fits that bill. To me, the outside is absolutely stunning, while it could use some work for sure, but the inside...oh boy, the inside is something else indeed. This Great Lakes...

Here's a simple way to be happier and improve your quality of life: get a pet. According to a new study from Purina, some pet owner perks include feeling more relaxed (60 percent) and less lonely (55 percent), achieving improved physical wellness (44 percent) and feeling more confident (19 percent).

This weekend I'm going to a Detroit Tigers baseball game, not only to watch the Tigers play, but also to watch a special tribute for one of MLB's best players ever. I'm talking about Tiger great Lou Whitaker, or as you may remember "Sweet Lou." Lou Whitaker played 2nd base as a professional baseball player from 1977 to 1995.

If you are a fan of abandoned destinations, you'll be in a world shock to find one so close to home. Located in Brighton, Lindbom Elementary school has sat deserted for ten years. Look: Abandoned Elementary School In Brighton. This school has sat untouched by the sound of students' voices...

Summer is not over with yet which means Michigan Families are heading north for their last summer vacations, and why not?. There's just no time to waste in the month of August. Pick your destination, pack your bags and snacks and head for the great outdoors in the Upper Peninsula.

Today Chicago's streets are very logical. The street grid system has its nexus at the corner of State and Madison in the Loop. Street numbers grow sequentially the farther you move from that point. Chicago's street system wasn't always that way. Their orderly manor is thanks to a nearly forgotten...

Baby Cora is a mini Woody Harrelson look-alike, and the internet loves her (and so does the actor himself). On August 3, Dani Mulvenna posted a photo of her baby daughter side-by-side with The Hunger Games actor Woody Harrelson. "Ok but how does our daughter look like Woody Harrelson," the...

Sharing finances with a partner can be a tricky situation when it comes to who pays for what. One woman took to Reddit explaining her boyfriend has been complaining about her "frivolous" spending, her only spending her own hard-earned money. "My (36F) boyfriend (43M) has been annoyed at me recently...

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. When Michigan’s lumber trade began taking a nosedive in the late 1800s, what were we supposed to do for income? The Upper Peninsula had mining but what about in the lower half of the mitten?