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
Waking Up with Dawn Donuts, 1920-2000s: Born in Jackson, Michigan
It began as the "Century Bakery" in 1920 and in a few years Dawn Donuts was permeating throughout Mid-Michigan. Here are a few nuggets of Dawn Donut history...!
Further Details on the 1990 “Jeepers Creepers” Crime in Coldwater, Michigan
It's been talked and written about many times...but here are a few extra details I never knew...
Return Trip to (and Inside) the Delaware Mine: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Take a look at vintage photos of this Michigan ghost town & mine, the prehistoric mine, inside the mine, old miner equipment, building ruins, and more...
The Jam Pot, an Unsuspected Secret Pleasure: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
Why are all these people lined up and waiting? When you see what's inside, you'll know. It's one of Michigan's cool little secret spots!
Abandoned Airport, Deserted Cemetery, and History in Salem, Michigan
You may think this sleepy little village has nothing of interest to see...but you'd be wrong. Details are here along with some vintage photos...
A Return Visit to the Deserted Neighborhoods of Idlewild, Michigan
Here are a fresh batch of photos showing the deserted neighborhoods of Idlewild. Included are some shots of how the business district looked in 1976.....
The Tallest Waterfall in Michigan
Nope, it's not Tahquamenon Falls...this one is 140 feet tall, stretching out in a 45-degree angle. Have a look.....
Meijer Memorabilia and the 1st Meijer Store in Greenville, Michigan (1934)
Take a look at the very first Meijer store from 1934, the inside of two permanently closed Meijer stores, and some Meijer memorabilia!
A Photo Gallery of Michigan Clothing Stores, 1900-1917
Take a look at some old Michigan clothing shops from 1900-1917!
“What’s Playing?” A Look at Michigan Theater Marquees, 1900-2000
Before we looked up theater menus on the internet, we relied on newspapers...or we had to drive by and look at the marquee. Here are a handful, showing what Michiganders were watching all those years ago...