What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
New Lions’ Coach Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
It was the worst kept secret in football the past two weeks, that Matt Patricia was going to be the next coach of the Detroit Lions. But take a look at what I uncovered.
There Is Hope. Root Beer Stand Set To Open For 2018
There are two major circles on my calendar every year. Maybe you, too? One is Oberon Day. (March 26th this year) And the day that The Root Beer Stand opens for the season, especially at the tail end of a long, cold, winter
Celebrating Diversity, Bell’s Adds Sparkleberry To 2018 Can Lineup
The Sparkleberry Ale is part of Bell's support of diversity in Kalamazoo. Sparkleberry was originally brewed as part of Bell's sponsorship of Kalamazoo Pride in 2013. That same year, it won a Bronze Medal at the Great American Beer Festival.
City of Kalamazoo: Clear Your Sidewalks
It sounds like the City of Kalamazoo is done messing around. They want you to clear your sidewalk. Now.
Farm and Fleet Returning to Michigan in Portage
Back in the day, Farm and Fleet stores were all over the West Michigan region. But with the advent of stores like Menards and Home Depot, they became a casualty of progress. But the Farm and Fleet name will be returning to Michigan and Portage.
Jim Harbaugh Gets a 10% Raise – Are You OK With That?
Jim Harbaugh is getting a 10% raise. He makes $5 mil. That's a half million dollar raise. It's in his contract. This past season, the Wolverines were 8-5.
Popular Idler Riverboat in South Haven Listed for Sale
One of best stops in the summertime in West Michigan is up for sale. A most unique restaurant is available for a mere million and a half dollars.
Facing Fridge Disaster, Kalamazoo Trader Joe’s Does A Really Nice Thing
The irony of the Kalamazoo Trader Joe's refrigeration system going down is, we're in the middle of the coldest weather here in a few years.
Former UM Coach RichRod Fired Again And it’s Nasty
The Swamp continues to grow. Former University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez has been fired again, and the reasons sound pretty nasty.
Who’s Next? Lions, Bears Look For New Coaches
For most Americans today is New Years' Day. But in the NFL it's Black Monday, the day after the season ends, when coaches get fired.