This year, everyone’s been talking about hot chocolate bombs and how to get their hands on them. Sweets By Lucy in Reed City has been busy away making tons of hot chocolate bombs in all different flavors. All you do is drop your hot chocolate bomb in a mug, pour either hot water or milk and watch as it opens…
It’s just a stone’s throw from Leland with stunning views of Lake Leelanau. Whitney Amann and photojournalist Jeremy Erickson are taking you to a spacious and snug lakeside estate for this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes. “This is beautiful, northern Lake Leelanau right here in the north end of the lake,” said realtor for Venture Properties Greg Mielczarek. “This is…
More than 740,000 Americans have kidney failure. Out of those, about 200,000 are eligible for a kidney transplant. That means more than 500,000 Americans have no other option besides being tied to a dialysis machine for several hours a day three times a week. Twelve people die each day waiting for a kidney transplant. Now researchers have developed a device…
Finding a sense of calm and clarity in hands on crafts is one of the best ways to navigate through the pandemic. More people are at home these days and that means some new and older craft projects are popping into view. Everything from knitting, crocheting to paint by number and even jewelry making are on the table. Plus, people…
With restaurants not having indoor dining at this time, the takeout menus and curbside pickup are huge. West End Tavern in Traverse City wants to make the process as easy as possible for people and wants to ensure that their popular entrees are always available. West End is a Traverse City staple nestled right along West Grand Traverse Bay. The staff…
Many of us are making our lists and checking them twice when it comes to our holiday shopping. The Painted Turtle Gift Shop in Big Rapids can help you give the gift of cheer! The shop is home to over 100 different artists unique pieces. Items range from pottery to jewelry, to stuffed animals, making them a one-stop shop for…
The world just experienced its hottest November on record, while Europe had its warmest fall. This is according to a report released by the European Union’s Climate Change Service. Temperatures were most elevated in a large region across northern Europe and Siberia. In the Arctic Ocean, sea ice was at the second lowest level ever seen in November. Scientists say…
We are learning more details about a standoff in McBain that ended with the man who repeatedly shot at police taking his own life. State police say Dale Dziesinski wrote a 32-page letter about how upset he was with the health care he was getting. Troopers say Dziesinski also sent threatening letters to the homes of health care workers…
A federal judge has ruled to uphold Michigan’s election results following a lawsuit filed by six Republican lawyers to overturn the state’s results. The ruling came down early Monday morning, confirming Joe Biden would receive Michigan’s 16 electoral votes. The lawsuit was filed by Sidney Powell and five other Republicans. Powell previously worked with the Trump legal team before the…
A standoff on top of the Family Dollar in Manistee ended without anyone getting hurt. Manistee police say it started just before 11 Sunday night at the Family Dollar. That’s when others started hearing the man yell. Once officers got there, they found out the man was a parole absconder. Police say the man also threatened to kill officers on…
