January 26th marks the anniversary of the “Blizzard of ’78”! What were you doing back then? If you were living in Michigan at the time, you were probably doing a lot of snow shoveling. This storm was one of the biggest snow storms to every hit this area. A low-pressure system moving from the Gulf Coast met with two other low-pressure systems, one from the Southwest and one from Canada, to create one of the worst snowstorms the Midwest has ever seen. (READ MORE)
Random Thoughts for Saturday, December 14th, 2024: Let the Weekend Begin
Happy Saturday, world! Today, as we sip our morning coffee (or tea, or whatever your caffeinated beverage of choice is), let’s take a moment to appreciate the absurdity of existence. (READ MORE)
Random Thoughts for Friday, September 20th, 2024: Magellan, Elevators, Space, The “Wolverine State” and More!
Welcome to September 20th! We’re in that sweet spot where summer is on its way out but is still clinging on like that one friend who won’t leave the party. Pumpkin spice lattes are back, but it’s also 85 degrees, so you’re stuck sipping one while sweating in your sweater. Ah, autumn in transition. (READ MORE)
Ch-Ch-Changes
To borrow a line from a David Bowie song, it is time for some “ch-ch-changes”!
March 8, 1994: UFO Sightings in Southwest Michigan
On the evening of March 8th, 1994, police departments around west Michigan were getting calls inquiring about the strange lights that people were seeing in the sky. Several callers reported the U.F.O., it was even reported to be observed on radar. (READ MORE)
Locked Down Again Due to the Coronavirus
Locked Down Again due to the Coronavirus, Sending Rovin’ Ralph out with a Loaded Gun, EPCOT Anniversary, and More! (READ MORE)
Flyover in Grand Rapids Today, Could Gyms be Re-Opening?, Road Construction, How Michigan Are You?
A Flyover in Grand Rapids Today, Gyms and Movie Theaters Might Be Re-Opening, Big Road Construction Project for 2020 and More! (READ MORE)