John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
The Ghost Town of Agate, Michigan and Its Scenic Falls
Nothing left of the town, but the scenic falls are worth the drive. Here's a quick look at both...
Completely Gone – Pleasure Island Amusement Park: Muskegon, Michigan
Pleasure Island is not abandoned...IT'S COMPLETELY GONE.
“You Left the Bodies but Only Moved the Headstones!” Haunted Cemetery in Flint, Michigan
Many of these bodies were of early settlers, proven by the buckskin jackets found on some of the remains...
Al Capone Traveled Across Michigan to Get to This Canadian Hideout
Many historians and locals believe this Capone hideout is the real McCoy...take a look...
The Oldest, Still-Operating Family-Owned Restaurant in Lansing
Lasting thru the Depressions and shutdowns, this place has survived it all...
Abandoned 1860 One-Room Schoolhouse in Allegan County, Michigan
Take a look inside, out, and around back of this old Michigan one-room schoolhouse...
Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?
First in Michigan and one of America's first. Here are details...
Michigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating Restaurant
This landmark Michigan eatery hit its 193rd birthday in 2024...and still operating...
The Only Venomous Snake in Michigan
I always thought there were more, but I was wrong...this is the only venomous snake in Michigan...Here are photos and info...
Three Forgotten Michigan Communities; Places That Had Promise but Failed
One in Ionia County, Kent County, and another in Delta County, these three communities just didn't grow. Here are a few photos and brief details...