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
As Danger Heat Settles In, Kalamazoo Opens Its Hydrants
We were always scolded not to mess with the fire hydrants in the heat of the summer, but there comes a point when you have to, just to keep people safe from dangerous heat (and humidity).
Just How Close Was Motown Legend Marvin Gaye To Becoming a Detroit Lion?
I just heard about Motown legend Marvin Gaye trying out for the Detroit Lions. I know he was Motown musical royalty, but football?
Are These Gas Prices From The Chicago Area, A Glimpse of the Future For Us?
You think you've seen it all, but this weekend I went and visited my son, who lives in Chicago, and while we think the $5.19 per gallon prices are outrageous here, and they are, still it's worse less than a couple of hundred miles around the lake to the west.
Borgess, Kalamazoo Public Library, Offer Heatwave Tips and Help
As medical experts in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek warn, extreme heat is dangerous and can kill you. Drink lots of water, and keep hydrated. If you can, get to a cooling station, like a Kalamazoo Public Library branch.
Latest Salvo in Rivalry: Lloyd Carr’s Grandson Announces He’s Going To Notre Dame
Seems like R.E.M's "It's the End of the World" should be playing in the background.
Not Your Typical Houseboat, The ‘Benson Ford’ Rests on An Island in Ohio
The Benson Ford" was a ship. A really big ship, named for Henry Ford's (and Edsel Ford's son) grandson. Henry Ford personally designed some of the rooms in it.
‘Perfect’ Comic Romp Opens Tibbits Summer Season in Coldwater June 16th
At a time when people more than ever want to laugh and to be entertained, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!" sounds like the perfect show to open the 2022 Summer theatre season at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater.
Kalamazoo Symphony Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Familiar Faces on June 18th
It'll be a reunion of sorts on Saturday night, June 18th, when the Kalamazoo Symphony celebrates its 100th anniversary
WMU To Play In 2022 Great Lakes Invitational, At Van Andel in Grand Rapids
WMU has competed in the GLI six times and has won it three times, in 1986, 2013 and 2016.
The Athletic Ranks Detroit’s Redmond, Daniels Top Local Broadcast Crew in NHL
If you're a Red Wings fan, this is going to make you smile and say "of course."