Bad postcard of the week: How Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice
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December 08, 2012, 8:15AM
This week's postcard confirms that "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" is kind of a creepy song. Full story »
Bad postcard of the week: Toddler unimpressed by Kansas City tribute to Harry S. Truman
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December 01, 2012, 8:20AM
The key to this postcard is Little Harry, trapped in that 1960s-era stroller of death. How did any of us survive getting lugged around in something that flimsy? There’s not even a cup holder! Full story »
Snow in Gaylord means free ski weekend coming up soon!
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November 30, 2012, 12:03PM
Also, find out what's happening in Grand Rapids this weekend. Full story »
Ford Airport execs to meet with low-cost carrier about flying out of Grand Rapids
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November 30, 2012, 6:25AM
There's no indication that the airline is really interested, the airport's executive director said. Full story »
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Badger's Bob Manglitz optimistic ferry will sail in 2013; awaits critical EPA discharge permit decision
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November 28, 2012, 10:32AM
The historic S.S. Badger has a permit through Dec. 19 to discharge its coal ash into Lake Michigan. Without a new permit or Congressional action, the Ludington-to-Manitowac ferry's 2013 sailing season is in jeopardy. Company President Bob Manglitz discussed the situation with MLive. Full story »
Bad postcard of the week: Treetop danger in Ludington's Epworth Heights
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November 24, 2012, 8:15AM
Epworth Heights was founded in 1894 as a Methodist Chautauqu-style family camping experience, intended to be a two-week program devoted to entertainment and spiritual teaching. Full story »
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali shares his 'best-kept secret about Lake Michigan' with Vanity Fair
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November 23, 2012, 10:45AM
Mario Batali just can't get enough of northern lower Michigan. Full story »
Saginaw Valley Orchid Society sets up shop in Midland, offering tropical blooms for sale
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November 22, 2012, 1:40PM
The Saginaw Valley Orchid Society is hosting the annual Orchid Show and Sale; it is the 47th year the group has gathered in praise of the tropical flower. Full story »
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Un-Black Friday 2012: Frankenmuth's German-style Christkindlmarkt has more than 40 local artisans
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November 22, 2012, 12:20PM
Do chestnuts roasted over an open fire sound better than a crowded mall food court? Full story »
Christmastime in Frankenmuth: See what's going on in Michigan's Little Bavaria
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November 22, 2012, 9:00AM
The city has a host of events from a tree lighting celebration to breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus to a concert featuring music from A Charlie Brown Christmas. Full story »