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Mount Pleasant loses a town staple as Jon’s Country Burgers closes
For nearly seven decades, Jon’s Country Burgers was where Mount Pleasant residents gathered after football games, between college classes, after late shifts and on first dates. The restaurant's lights went out for the last time on Jan. 23, ending a family-run tradition that shaped generations of memories along with its burgers and onion rings.
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This Historic Frankenmuth Restaurant In Michigan Has Been A Family Favorite Since 1888
Stepping into the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, your internal compass spins toward the Old Country. I love the way the world tilts here. It’s a sensory theater of dark wood beams, intricate painted friezes, and the distant, cheerful oom-pah of a polka accordion echoing through the halls. You’ll hear the...
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New Chick-fil-A location in Bay City set to open in early February
BAY CITY, Mich. - A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving food in Bay City in early February. The grand opening for the new location at 3540 E Wilder Rd. is set for February 5th. The location will be open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party...
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The Coney Dogs At This Classic Burger Joint In Michigan Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the heart of Mt. Pleasant sits a teal and hot pink landmark that’s been satisfying Michigan’s coney dog cravings for generations. The Pixie Restaurant isn’t just another roadside diner – it’s a temple of traditional Michigan flavors where the humble coney dog has been elevated to legendary status.
WNEM
Decades-old restaurant in Mt. Pleasant closing
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WNEM) - A Mount Pleasant restaurant that has been around for nearly 69 years is closing. Jon’s Country Burgers has been serving the community since 1957. After sharing the announcement on social media, the owner said the response from customers has been far greater than anticipated.
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Valentine’s Day Event to Mark Reopening of Court Street Theater
Saginaw’s Court Street Theater is reopening next month with a special Valentine’s Day show. The “Jukebox One-Hit Wonders: The Musical Misfits” will bring one-hit wonder songs from the 60’s and 70’s performed by 13 singers. The event, organized by the Saginaw Choral Society will be held Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday the 14th at 3 p.m.
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This Frankenmuth Classic In Michigan Has Been Serving Famous Chicken Dinners Since 1856
Walk through the blue-trim doors at 713 S Main St and you enter Frankenmuth’s most enduring ritual. The Bavarian Inn Restaurant hums with accordion tunes, dirndl uniforms, and the rhythmic clatter of platters landing on long, family-style tables. Those famous chicken dinners have anchored this town since 1856, and...
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Zehnder’s Snowfest Returns to Frankenmuth Next Week
Zehnder’s Snowfest returns to Frankenmuth next week, bringing snow and ice carving competitions and family events to the city. The 34th annual Zehnder’s Snowfest will take place January 28th through February 1ST in downtown Frankenmuth. The festival features professional snow and ice carvers from around the world competing in multiple championships, along with live entertainment throughout the week. Events begin Wednesday with the ABC Baking Contest, which is free for spectators and includes food samples. Organizers say highlights also include a large scale snow carving exhibition, live music, a lunch show at Zehnder’s Restaurant, and a fireworks display Saturday night. Activities will be held at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and locations throughout the city. The full Snow fest schedule can be found at zehnders.com/snowfest.
Broadway World
Midland Center For The Arts To Produce PIPPIN; Replacing Previously Announced 1776
Midland Center for the Arts has announced that it will produce Pippin this spring, replacing the previously announced Center Stage Theatre production of 1776. The change was made due to difficulty securing a complete cast for 1776. Pippin will be presented April 24–26 and May 1–3, 2026. The musical follows...
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This Michigan Diner Has Been A Favorite Since The ‘50s, And Locals Still Line Up For It
If you are driving along I-75 near Birch Run and see a parking lot packed with cars at an hour when most people are still hitting snooze, you have found Tony’s I-75 Restaurant. This isn’t just a diner; it is a Michigan rite of passage that has been filling plates and hearts since the 1950s.
The Grand Rapids Press
Your guide to Zehnder’s Snowfest 2026 in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, MI – Zehnder’s Snowfest is returning to downtown Frankenmuth next week, bringing professional snow and ice carvers from around the world to Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.”. This year’s Snowfest marks the winter festival’s 34th year and will take place from Wednesday, Jan. 28, through Sunday, Feb....
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This Michigan Roadside Restaurant Is The Classic Stop Travelers Never Skip
Cruising up I-75 near Birch Run, there is a low-slung diner that announces itself with the irresistible aroma of sizzling bacon and stacks of toast thicker than a vintage paperback. Tony’s I-75 Restaurant is not even remotely subtle about its portions, and for the thousands of weary travelers who pull...
The Saginaw News
This historic Saginaw theater is reopening with a nostalgic Valentine’s celebration
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw Choral Society performance will mark the grand reopening of the Court Street Theater in Saginaw next month, planners said. Saginaw Choral Society Executive Director Tamara Grefe said the two-night Valentine’s Day weekend event will feature a musical celebration of 1960s and 1970s radio-hit chart-toppers.