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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This Radar Image of Alberto Looks like a Hurricane Set to Hit Michigan
Look out Michigan and batten down the hatches - at least that's what this radar image makes you think. That's the remnants of Alberto, the first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season over Indiana and churning for Michigan.
Believe It Or Not, Kalamazoo Has Some of the Lowest Grocery Prices in America
Next time you go to the grocery story and think you've emptied your wallet to pay for your food, consider that Kalamazoo has some of the lowest grocery prices in the nation.
Okay Ohio, Don’t Ever Say Your Roads Are Better Than Michigan’s
There's a tired meme on social media about how much worse roads in Michigan are when compared to Ohio. You sure about that?
Sister Lakes Area Homes Featured in HGTV’s Lakefront Bargain Hunt
TV crews from HGTV's Lakefront Bargain Hunt were in Southwest Michigan recently filming an episode in Sister Lakes which airs Sunday (May 20).
This Michigan Woman Was Once a National Champion Pipe Smoker – Wait, What?
Sure, you know the '84 Tigers World Series champions. But you've never heard of Jessie Rudle, Michigan's National Pipe Smoking champion.
This Obscure Michigan Folk Song Will Make You Long for the Keweenaw Peninsula
Get ready to listen to a Michigan song you've never heard before and long for a get away to the great way-up-north, the majestic Keweenaw Peninsula.
Long Lake Roller Rink in Portage is For Sale, Future Uncertain
The south Portage roller rink that dates back to the 1950s is for sale and may be closing.
This 1976 Parchment Little League Photo Will Make You Think ‘Bad News Bears’ Was Inspired by Kalamazoo
Recently we shared a story about bringing baseball back to Kindleberger Park in Parchment, and a look back at this 1976 Little League photo instantly reminded us of a classic movie.
First ‘Real’ Thunderstorm of 2018 Lights Up West Michigan Social Media
After what was a seemingly never-ending winter in Michigan, the weather finally has turned more spring-like bringing one of the first real thunderstorms of the season.
You Won’t Believe This $1.7 Million Home is Hidden In the Heart of Kalamazoo
This huge luxury home is almost hidden in plain sight, just a few blocks from some of Kalamazoo's most traveled streets.