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
Memories of The Queen’s 1959 Trip Through the Straits of Mackinac; And a Secret
There’s a historic trip in 1959 that the Queen made that involves Michigan, and also a secret the Queen had that she couldn’t tell anyone.
Cedar Point ‘Retires’ Top Thrill Dragster’ For Good
Nineteen years. Eighteen million riders.
$3 Movies This Saturday On National Cinema Day: Here’s Where Locally
When was the last time you went to the movies? Many of us can't remember, either.
New WMU Bronco OC Has Quite A Pedigree And You Won’t Believe Who His Son Is
So when WMU Broncos Head Coach Tim Lester brought in Jeff Thorne to be his new offensive coordinator, he had to know about the season opener, this Friday night.
First Illinois Plate (From 1904) With Michigan Ties Auctions for $34,000
Do people still collect license plates in their garages? I remember as a kid, both my dad and then, later, my father-in-law had them tacked up on the wall of the garage.
Yum or Yuk? Oktoberfest Beer Season in Michigan is Here
It's late August and this happens every year. We come to the stunning realization that Summer is almost over. "Where did it go?"
Rebuilt New Buffalo Dune Walk Perfect For Summer Sunsets
Maybe New Buffalo might try this slogan: New Buffalo. "It's not just gambling."
Where Should They Race When NASCAR Comes To The Streets of Chicago Next July 2nd?
NASCAR has decided to do a street race in and around downtown Chicago next Fourth of July Weekend. Being a good Chicago boy, I'm imagining street racers weaving through the entire city of Chicago with the perfect finish line.
At Mountain Home Cemetery, Who You Goin’ To Call? The Grave Issues Squad
There are many, many fans of Kalamazoo history. Webpages like Vanished Kalamazoo show that, as does the interest in the city's history walks and tours. This Sunday you can take it to the next level, literally.
Detroit’s Ford Field Turns 20; Some Great Events but 92 Losses
Ford Field in Detroit is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. How much celebrating can you do when you're talking about Marty Mornhinweg and Joey Harrington?