Eric Meier is Founding Editor of Ultimate Unexplained (http://UltimateUnexplained.com) and lead explorer of the Haunts and Legends of New York video series (http://bit.ly/HauntsAndLegendsNYS) He is a native Michigander with an interest in geography and history - but will try to keep the reads not as snoozy as you might remember from school. Eric has been on the radio and behind the scenes in the broadcast industry for 30 years and is a past recipient of a New York State Broadcasters award for Best Public Affairs Programming.
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Kalamazoo Area Raccoons May Have Distemper – What You Need to Know
Following reports of raccoons acting odd, Kalamazoo area animal control officers suspect that distemper may be active in the animals.
Michigan Urban Legend – The Only McDonald’s in America to Close in the Winter Was in Mackinaw City
There used to be a McDonald's in Mackinaw City and a popular urban legend was that it was the only restaurant in the chain that closed during the winter. So is it true?
St Joseph’s Legendary Lighthouse to be Featured on Vernors Cans This Summer
Vernors will be featuring 7 iconic lighthouses from across Michigan on cans of their pop during the summer of 2018 including the iconic North Pier light in St. Joseph.
Lay’s Chooses Chicago Pizza Over Detroit For New Taste of America Potato Chip
Maybe Lay's didn't get the memo, Detroit Pizza has been having a moment of late. The crispy pan Detroit-style pizza has been a hot food trend. However, when Lay's brought back their Taste of America flavors, they chose Chicago Deep Dish Pizza to represent the taste of the Great Lakes.
This Northern Michigan Tourist Store Couldn’t Have Gotten It More Wrong
Take a trip to Northern Michigan and you're sure to come away with some souvenirs and fudge (plus a few more pounds than you left with). But this area tourist trap couldn't have gotten the Great Lakes more wrong.
MOD Pizza Sets Kalamazoo Location
After hearing rumors of MOD Pizza entering the Kalamazoo market, we now know it's happening. The chain announced today MOD Pizza will be opening on Century Drive off Drake in Oshtemo.
This Michigan Beach Was Absolutely Trashed After the 4th of July
Nothing says loving Pure Michigan like trashing some of it. That is the sad, sorry state of McCarty's Cove in Marquette.
Fireflies are Dying Across Michigan – And It’s Heartbreaking When You Learn Why
Have you noticed there are fewer fireflies now then there were when you were a child and used to catch them in a jar? They're slowly dying across Michigan and the nation.
Here’s a List of Every Open Fire Hydrant in Kalamazoo During this Heat Wave
With oppressive heat hitting Southwest Michigan with heat indexes approaching 106 degrees, the city of Kalamazoo has opened up hydrants around the city to give residents some relief from the heat.
These Are the Kalamazoo Fireworks Laws You Need to Know
Kalamazoo has laws on the books to answer when and how to light fireworks in the city.