John is a Southwest Michigan native who has done radio in Minneapolis, Detroit, and Flint. He's excited to be back in his hometown bringing you Kalamazoo's Greatest Hits. John has two kids, two cars, two cats and a motorcycle that he really loves. With a great love for history and discovery, especially creepy places, you will always find him searching local landmarks. He also likes to run, as long as it's not more than a 5k, or to the fridge.
John Mason
New Drone Footage Shows Progress On Little Caesars Arena Construction
Construction on the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit has been moving along very quickly. The arena will be the new home of the Red Wings and Pistons. Here is the latest sky view of the progress.
Check Out This Family Of First’s For Kalamazoo County
Among the earliest pioneers to Kalamazoo's Oshtemo Township and believed to have planted the first apple orchard as well as other 'firsts' for the area.
The Final Resting Place Of Kalamazoo’s J.J. Perrin, Who Was He?
Mountain Home Cemetery in Kalamazoo was once reserved for the more prominent residents. This begs the question, who was J.J. Perin?
Kalamazoo Family Giving Christmas Trees To Those In Need
Christmas is all about giving. Here is a man who knows the true spirit of the season with free Christmas trees for those who can not afford one.
Put On Your Ugly Sweater And Take A Walking Tour of Downtown Kalamazoo Breweries
West Michigan Beer Tours has 2 Holiday Walking Tours through Downtown Kalamazoo.
The Rise And Fall Of Kalamazoo’s Checker Motors And What May Be Buried There
Checker Motors Corporation was founded in Kalamazoo in 1922 by Morris Markin and remained in that family until its demise in 2009. What will happen with the property on Pitcher Street now?
A Look Back At Kalamazoo’s Historic Fuller Theater
The Fuller Theater on Burdick street in Kalamazoo, operated from 1909 to 1953 after surviving a fire. All that remains now is the entrance that has been converted into retail space and the 3rd floor which has been untouched for decades.
Can You Pronounce These Michigan Tongue Twister Towns?
Most Michigan towns are easy to pronounce, like Grand Rapids, Lansing and Kalamazoo. What about the really hard ones?
The Man Behind Kalamazoo’s Westnedge Avenue
Football player, Manager at the Kalamazoo Paper Company, Military Colonel and the man behind the name Westnedge.
The Chilling Truth About South Westnedge Park Will Make Your Skin Crawl
Imagine it's a cool fall day and you are at the park with your friends or children. You see a historic marker so you read it and your hair stands on end.