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, as is the love of my life, Kathy, the hottest woman alive.
Benson
Kelvin And Company In Kalamazoo Closes Again, This Time For Good
"It’s time for us to say goodbye. Kelvin & Co has ran it course, the stars have aligned and we are ready for a new direction in life." - Kelvin and Company on Facebook.
Shiny New Kalamazoo Hilton Opens; Why All This Growth Downtown?
Another new hotel has opened in downtown Kalamazoo. And that's not even factoring in what is set to happen in two years with the Hard Rock project at the Gibson/Heritage Guitar factory.
Tickets Limited for Derek Jeter’s HOF Induction; Moved to Sept.
Eventually Kalamazoo's Derek Jeter, the long time New York Yankees captain, will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. But due to the pandemic and now to be able to make it safe for both fans and for the returning Hall of Famers, the ceremony has been pushed back to Wednesday afternoon, S…
Fun Photos Capture Love of Couple and Their Love of Hot ‘N Now
If this photo shoot was classic literature, it might be called "Love Among the Burgers (and Fries)". But at a time where there's been little to smile about, here's something that will give you reason to not only smile, but to get hungry.
No ‘Ring of Fire’, But Thursday Sunrise Eclipse Still Impressive
With everything else going on, it may have escaped many of ours attention, but there's a sunrise eclipse that's going to happen on Thursday (June 10th) morning.
Jeopardy Contestants Failed To Answer Easy Detroit Red Wings Question
I know. I know. I live in Michigan. Of course, I should know this "question" from Jeopardy. But how in the name of Art Fleming could three really smart geniuses not know that answer to this question?
Much Ado About Nothing? WMU’s Logo Update Has Some Alums PO’d
As if we didn't have enough things to disagree about and get angry over; now it's the letter "W", as in the Western Michigan University logo.
Three Businesses That Should Go Into the Alamo/AMC Movie House
With a spirit of optimism beginning to envelop us all, what with the slow ending of the pandemic of 2020, I've turned my focus to resuscitating projects left for dead in wake of the pandemic. There are a fair number of properties that are now up for sale or lease around Kalamazoo, having been l…
Food Sampling Back At Michigan Costco’s; Will You Take A Bite?
I saw a blurb today that Costco stores in Michigan and across the country will begin offering their food samples on a tooth pick again in June. The popular food tastes will be phased in gradually at more stores but all stores should be doing handing out those morsels by the end of June.
Bell’s Bright Mural Focuses How Much Cafe Area Has Been Reborn
As Kalamazoo residents and others, like tourists, begin to return to normal life, a little sprucing up is taking place as part of the welcome back. Bell's Eccentric Cafe has a new mural that is on display on its west side wall.