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
Can You Tackle Saugatuck’s Mount Baldhead Challenge
While the official Mt Baldhead Challenge is a 5k and 15k race with the 15k forcing you up and over Mt Baldhead. I took the easy way out and only climbed the stairs. My time, 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
Deer Processing Businesses Now Require A license DNR Says
If you or someone you know processes deer in Michigan as a business, the Michigan DNR now requires you to have a permit and keep records for 90 days.
See Inside The First National Bank/Peregrine Building in Kalamazoo- Urban Exploration
Renovations are underway at the old First National Bank, aka Peregrin 100 building on the corner of Michigan and S. Kalamazoo Mall. See what has been hidden behind the walls all these years.
Travel From Kalamazoo To Mackinaw City On A Motorcycle In 16 Minutes
A motorcycle, a camera and the open road. Take an exhilarating motorcycle ride from Kalamazoo to Mackinaw City in 16 minutes without getting a speeding ticket.
Overnight And Early Morning Storms Downed Trees And Lines Across Southwest Michigan
Storms and high winds led to areas of damage on Wednesday morning. Some located right here in the Kalamazoo Area.
Michigan Made Cars At The Gilmore Museum From Companies That No Longer Exist
Karl Benz may have created the first automobile but the best come from Michigan which has had several independent auto makers that no longer exist. Check out some rarities here.
See Inside All Seven Hidden Kalamazoo 2017 Buildings
Seven of Kalamazoo's historic buildings were open to visitors the tour and see some places that the public normally doesn't have the chance to see. Check them out here.
See The Last Checker Cab Ever Produced In Kalamazoo Plus The Next Checker Car Show
Checker Motors stopped making cars in 1982. Take a look at the last car that was made plus you could see it at the next Checker car show July 13th-15th at The Gilmore Car Museum.
What Is Mead? Behind The Scenes With Kalamazoo’s American Brewers Inc.
American Brewers Inc. will have their own tent an Kalamazoo On Tap where they will be sampling mead. What is mead? Check it out here.
The Evolution Of Martin, Michigan’s U.S. 131 Speedway From 1962 To Now
The U.S. 131 Speedway has been the go to place for drag racing in Southwest Michigan. Take a look at the evolution of the speedway since it began in the 1960s.