On Tap for the Weekend – 3/24-3/26

March 24, 2006

Here are some select events taking place this weekend. There are many things happening around Michigan and these are just a few. Have a great weekend! Listening to the Past – Michigan Historical Museum Hear fun stories from the past from people who were there, learn games from the past and play with the toys [...]

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Getting Sappy Makes me Happy

March 23, 2006

I love maple syrup. My pancakes become rafts floating in a carmel colored pool of sweet sticky goodness. You can keep your jams and other fruit-flavored syrups. I’ll take mine with maple, thank-you. Call me old-fashioned or plain. I don’t mind. To me, nothing tastes as good on pancakes as pure Michigan Maple Syrup. Yum! [...]

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Looking to Buy State Land?

March 23, 2006

Our state Senate voted to allow our Legislature to oversee any proposals for selling state land and state parks. The DNR has been holding meetings trying to figure out what land to sell, what to keep, and even what to buy. Somebody has to watch what is going on here. Otherwise we have a situation [...]

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Solar Firm Creates Jobs in Greenville

March 23, 2006

More and more headlines these days are touting Michigan as the future hub of alternative energy. Having already pioneered the auto industry it only makes sense for Michigan to lead the way as a pioneer in alternative energy sources. This seems to be the next big industry and it looks like we might get in [...]

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Scalawags Whitefish and Chips – Best Fish Ever

March 22, 2006

Lansing should count itself lucky. They are home to the first Scalawags Whitefish and Chips restaurant south of Petoskey. If you have ever had the privilege of eating at one of the Scalawags restaurants, you know what I mean. The first location was Mackinaw City. The first time (and every time after) I ate there [...]

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Is Bird Flu the Next Y2K?

March 22, 2006

Remember how the world was going to face mass chaos and horrific events when the year 1999 rolled into the year 2000? All those folks who listened to the daily barrage of the impending doom who stockpiled food, water, and purchased generators. Then, the clock struck midnight and our computer’s internal calendars rolled over to [...]

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State Looks Set to Give Aid to Detroit Zoo

March 21, 2006

Our state House is ready to approve the $4 million in funding that the Detroit Zoo previously lost out on due to the Detroit City Council’s bungling and ineptness. Although the City Council did purchase themselves redemption of a sort when they finally came to terms with having to let the Detroit Zoological Society take [...]

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Average Gas Price for State – $2.56

March 21, 2006

Today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.56 according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report. This is up about $.10 from 10 days ago when I previously reported that in southwest Michigan gas had increased $.40 in just two weeks. For gas saving tips (aside from not driving at all ) check [...]

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Tight Economy Helps Little Caesars Pizza

March 21, 2006

With their $5 Hot-N-Ready pizzas Little Caesars is experiencing a boost in sales thanks to tighter financial times. Instead of being seen as “cheap” pizza, their pizza is seen as having good value for what you get. With this upswing in sales the Little Caesars franchise is looking to expand their number of stores and [...]

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Say Hello to . . .Spring?

March 20, 2006

Today, March 20, marks the official first day of spring. All winter long we have had above normal or mild temps. Now that spring is here what do we get? Below normal temps, of course. The normal high for southwest lower Michigan is 49 degrees for this time of the year. The ten day forecast [...]

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