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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Northern Lower Michigan Hit Lows Below Freezing This Morning – Remember It’s Summer
Someone might want to remind Michigan that it's summer. Morning lows hit below freezing in parts of the Northern Lower Peninsula.
Patterson Street Bridge in Kalamazoo to Close for a Month this Summer
The Patterson Street bridge across the Kalamazoo River will close for a month in July for repairs.
What Do You Call Someone Who Lives in Battle Creek?
Michigan residents are Michiganders, or less correctly, Michiganians (fight me). A citizen of Detroit is a Detroiter. So what is a resident of Battle Creek?
Biggby Coffee Set to Open South Portage Location
A new Biggby Coffee is opening in south Portage, close enough to West Lake to hear the gulls when you get an early morning cup.
Discovery Channel Crew in Portage to Film Show about Theresa Lockhart Murder
Investigation Discovery was in the Portage area today (6/13/18) to film an episode of the series Hometown Homicide.
All of Michigan Was Once on Central Time, And That Just Doesn’t Feel Right
Michigan, with the exception of the southwestern Upper Peninsula is on Eastern Time. It's all you've ever known. But it wasn't always this way.
Michigan Is Expecting Its Best Blueberry Crop in Years
Think you had enough of our Michigan winter of 2018? It might have been a bit too much for you, but it turns out it was perfect for blueberries. Growers in the South Haven area expect a great season.
Yes, The Westnedge Avenue Construction is as Bad As You Feared
If you traveled on Westnedge Avenue in the last week before construction began, you likely saw the orange barrels and perhaps the sign warning to "expect long delays."
Great Britain Could Outlaw Every Cereal Mascot You’ve Ever Loved
Saying friendly food mascots are part of the problem leading to an epidemic of childhood obesity, the British Parliament is looking at banning popular mascots like Tony the Tiger, Dig 'Em and Snap, Crackle and Pop.
Portage to Cancel 4th of July Fireworks
The City of Portage will not hold its annual fireworks display for 4th of July 2018 due to construction at Portage Central High School.