I grew up in South Haven. Gotta love the Lake Michigan shore! I still feel a yearning for the beach, pretty much daily. I moved to Grand Rapids to go to Calvin College and study theater. Eventually I changed my major to another passion of mine- media. I was lucky enough to nab a position as an intern at Townsquare Media. About 10 years later I’ve had the pleasure of working in many positions, and I love that I get to spend every week day 10-3 talking with you on GRD! The Liquid Lunch is one of my favorite parts of the day! I just got married in September. My husband (that's still a little weird to say, haha!) Charlie and I laugh together every single day, and he puts up with all of my nonsense—which is not a small amount of nonsense… I may have a slight problem with watching too much TV: Anything on Investigation Discovery, Chopped, Real Housewives, documentaries on Netflix… I could go on. Other things I love: My own rude and feisty orange cat (Money Bags! Yes, that's his real name!), the beach (you may have thought I covered that already, but I really, really love it, OK?), reading, ‘90s alternative rock, people watching, drinking on patios, and most of all -- my dear, dear family.
Janna
These Are Michigan’s ‘Notable Books’ of 2020
Looking for something new to read? Check out these 20 books that are set in or about Michigan, or written by a Michigan author.
Are Payless Shoe Stores Coming Back to West Michigan?
Last year Payless filed for bankruptcy and closed all its U.S. stores, but now it sounds like the company might be coming back from the dead.
Payless ShoeSource announced Thursday that the company has emerged from bankruptcy with a new executive management…
Payless ShoeSource announced Thursday that the company has emerged from bankruptcy with a new executive management…
You Could Get Paid $100,000 a Year to Manage a Taco Bell
The fast food chain announced they're going to test paying restaurant general managers $100,000 a year at some locations in the Midwest and Northeast later in 2020.
Michigan is Second Sickest State in the U.S.
Michigan is sick. And not, in like, the good way.
Michigan University Says These Words Should Be Banished in 2020
Think "totes" and "jelly" should be retired? Ok, Boomer... Oh wait, that's on the list too...
West Michigan Cookie Maker to Appear on Food Network
A custom cookier from Caledonia is going to be showing off her skills on the Food Network this Sunday.
Mysterious ‘Meat Scraps’ Close West Michigan Roadway
Ottawa County authorities would like to find the person responsible for the meaty mess.
Lake Michigan 1891 Shipwreck Could be Most Intact Wooden Schooner Ever Found
A cargo-hauling boat lost in a storm in 1891 on a journey from Manistee to Traverse City could be the "most intact wooden schooner ever found".
70s Themed ‘Speakeasy’ Bar Now Open in Grand Rapids
Do you know the secret password? Groovy.
Big Waves on Lake Michigan During ‘Mid-Latitude Cyclone’ [VIDEO]
Something called a "mid-latitude cyclone" swept through Michigan over the weekend. Up to ten foot waves were recorded along West Michigan's Lakeshore. Here's video of the big waves on the big lake Sunday afternoon.