Southwest Michigan

I do know there's a natural curiosity about when the first freeze and the first snowfall will occur in this part of Michigan. Skiing enthusiasts, of course, want to know, and plenty of people love this month leading into Thanksgiving and then to the Christmas holidays. But predicting an exact date is a bit folly. In some ways, I'm surprised the betting apps are taking wagers on this stuff.

Another one bites the dust. An unfortunate announcement has been made about the anticipated Winter Beer Festival

Holiday plans may be looking a little different this year. At least, if you follow advice from Michigan health experts

The Church was built in 1927 and converted into a house, which also has a large garage/workshop, but that's not all; the property also comes with private beach access.

Vote for your favorite bartender in the Kalamazoo / Battle Creek area for 2020.

Welcome to Southwest Michigan. Now, GET OUT.

The USPS says that for Michigan ZIP codes that begin with 486 to 499 and Detroit codes 480 to 485, no mail will be delivered Wednesday, January 30. That includes Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and most of their surrounding areas.

It happened at the Cosmo Extended Stay Motel in Berrien County early Saturday morning.

The 2018 regional Eat Safe Fish Guides were released May 1 by the MDHHS. The guide says that from the Morrow Dam in Kalamazoo County to the Allegan Dam in Allegan County, every fish caught in the Kalamazoo River is listed as "Do Not Eat" due to PCBs in the fish. According to the MDHHS, eating even one meal of Bluegill, Carp, Rock Bass or any other fish from parts of the Kalamazoo River could result in health problems.

The sun is shining. The birds are singing. We made it to spring, folks! We sure have been cooped up in our respective dwellings for far too long, and there's no better way to get out and enjoy this weather than by celebrating some of the many foods that make Michigan a truly delicious place to live.