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
Historic Oakland Hills Country Club In Flames; Could Be Total Loss
The historic one-hundred-year-old clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club was engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon and suffered extensive damage. Oakland Hills has two golf courses, including the South Course, which has hosted six U.S. Opens and three PGA Championships, the 2004 Ryder Cup, and the 2002 and 2016 U.S. Amateur.
This Former MSU QB, Not Matthew Stafford, Is The Best Ex-Lion To Win A Super Bowl Ring
This was a fun rabbit-hole to go down as we watched people in Detroit go nuts over Matthew Stafford leading the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl victory, and getting a ring after over a decade of being stuck with the Lions.
This 8,000 Sq. Ft. ‘Home’ in Dorr Is For Sale And Offers More… and More
I've seen enough TV home rehab shows to know you have to have a lot of imagination. For this property in Dorr, Michigan, maybe even more than that for this former schoolhouse that became a family home over fifty years ago.
Who Scheduled Grand Rapids’ Weather Radar For Maintenance This Week?
We have another major winter storm bearing down on us. So it only stands to reason someone at the National Weather Service would schedule maintenance for the next two weeks. But this might be the best time to do it after all.
The Michigan Connection To Chicago’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
It's interesting. We just passed the 93rd anniversary of the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre, where seven members of the Bugs Moran gang were gunned down in a Lincoln Park garage. Moran was quoted the next day on the front page of the Chicago Tribune as saying "Only Capone kills like that". But there's a Michigan connection. No, not the silly rumor about Capone having a house off Gull Road in Kalamazoo. It's a real connection to the city of St. Joseph.
Michigan’s Road Construction Hell Beginning Early This Year
The Kalamazoo City Commission approved funding for a project to redo Stadium Drive between Howard and Lovell in Kalamazoo. That's already underway. And there more big projects this year, too.
Kalamazoo Man Turns Snow Carving/Sculpting Hobby Into Works of Art
If you drive through the Winchell neighborhood in Kalamazoo, you may find a 13 foot dragon, or a lion's head with its big teeth staring at you. Or an angel. Or even a lizard on a tree.
Kalamazoo Marathon is Returning With New Locations, Sponsors
A major change to a major Springtime event. Zeigler Auto Group is now the title sponsor of the Kalamazoo Marathon. For 2022 there will be no full 26.2 mile marathon. And new locations for many events.
2022 Ford Bronco Everglades SUV Comes With Factory Installed Snorkel
The Chicago Auto Show is underway and Ford has chosen to debut it's newest SUV, the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades at McCormick Place this week. But the one thing that stands out about it is the factory equipped snorkel.
The Time Pres. Gerald Ford Took A Stand For His Black U of M Teammate Willis Ward
This is a great story on so many levels. It's the time former President Gerald Ford took a stand for his University of Michigan football teammate Willis Ward.