John is a Southwest Michigan native who has done radio in Minneapolis, Detroit, and Flint. He's excited to be back in his hometown bringing you Kalamazoo's Greatest Hits. John has two kids, two cars, two cats and a motorcycle that he really loves. With a great love for history and discovery, especially creepy places, you will always find him searching local landmarks. He also likes to run, as long as it's not more than a 5k, or to the fridge.
John Mason
Can You Really Buy A Train Car In Michigan?
Exploring Southwest Michigan to find strange and unusual things is a hobby I have. Check out what I found here in Kalamazoo.
The Paw Paw Man Who Could Breathe Fire
Imagine, if you will, a man from Paw Paw, Michigan who could set fire to cloth or paper with just his breath.
‘I’ve Got a Cook in Kalamazoo’ – Look Back Through This Long Lost Kalamazoo-Themed Cookbook
This Kalamazoo cookbook was first published in 1978 and was recently rediscovered during a home remodel.
What Are The Most Oddly Named Towns In Michigan
There are tons of lists naming Michigan's funniest, strangest, wildest and craziest town names. Well, what's one more?
Meteor Caught On Police Dash Cam May Have Impacted Lake Michigan
A meteor was spotted over Michigan on February 6th and is believed to have either impacted or burned up over lake Michigan.
The Chilling History Of The Abandoned Roosevelt Warehouse In Detroit, Man Frozen In Ice
Detroit's Roosevelt Warehouse was burned, abandoned and the site of a body frozen in ice.
Do You Know The History Of This Clock In The Paw Paw Village Hall
Can you help uncover the history of this antique advertisement clock that sits in the Paw Paw Village Hall.
Do These Viking Sprinkler Alarms In Kalamazoo Still Work?
Viking started in 1880 and they are still in Hastings, Michigan making fire suppression equipment. These old alarms are still on buildings around Kalamazoo. Do they still work?
Kalamazoo Shares Memories Of The State Psychiatric Water Tower
A recent visit to the water tower sparks Kalamazoo residents to share their memories of childhood and working in the hospital and even the water tower.
Checker Motors To Start Production Of New Models
Checker Motors of Kalamazoo officially closed its doors in 2009. Now a Massachusetts company has recently secured the rights to the trademark brand.