A Michigan man my whole life, I grew up in Holland and worked in Battle Creek for more than 10 years before finding a radio home in Kalamazoo. When I'm not on the radio you'll find me running, biking or reading a good book. I recently made the move to mornings where I'm joined by another Kalamazoo radio legend, Dave Benson. You can check us out weekdays from 6 to 10.
Bobby Guy
See Michigan State University in the New Chevy Commercial
Walter the cat is back in the latest Silverado commercial and his owner is wearing a green & white hockey sweater Michiganders will recognize. Victory for MSU!
Ottawa Beach Inn, a 50-Year Favorite in Holland Closes
The longstanding lakefront restaurant Ottawa Beach Inn will remodel, rebrand, and reopen as Playa Tacos & Tequilas. Not everyone is excited about this change.
Last One Out, Turn Off the Blue Light: Kmart Has Almost Disappeared
Michigan-based Kmart once had 2,486 stores globally, now that number is whittled down to less than twenty worldwide, with 33% of US locations closing forever.
Cruise Ships Will be Back on the Great Lakes in 2022
Yes, massive ocean-liners sail the Great Lakes too. After missing two years due to the pandemic, four of the five cruise lines will be back in the water in '22.
It’s a Sin: Thief Targets Portage Churchgoers
A man is now in the Kalamazoo county jail for stealing catalytic converters from cars while the owners were in worship services. Portage DPS made the collar.
The ‘B’ Side of ‘I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo’ is a Song You Know
Glenn Miller's signature song put Kalamazoo on the music map. If you don't think you've ever heard the flip side of that 78 rpm single, think again.
Lighthouse Keeper is the Most Michigan Summer Job: How to Apply
Spend two weeks tending the Lighthouse at Tawas Point and put Michigan's most-Googled job on your resume. You'll have to pay to do it, though.
Abandoned, Desolate Slice of Fun Pizza in Battle Creek [Video]
It was the pre-internet days, so it's hard to fund much information on Slice of Fun Pizza. We do know the building is empty and kind of sad. Take a look inside.
‘Undercover Boss’ Visits Rita’s Italian Ice in Holland, Michigan
The show has done some big companies like 7-Eleven, Hooters NASCAR, and White Castle. Now, 'Undercover Boss' comes to the small Lake Michigan town of Holland.
When Did Big Apple Bagel Close on S Westnedge?
The cream cheese is gone and a "for sale" sign is out front at what was once Big Apple Bagel on S Westnedge in Kalamazoo. How did we miss this?