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2 weeks ago | mix957gr.com | Big Joe Pesh

Growing up as a kid one of my favorite treats was an ice cold pop. I remember going to my aunt and uncle's cottage in Milford and their fridge always being packed full of Faygo. They had all the good flavors including Rock & Rye, Red Pop and Moon Mist. Credit: Amazon / CanvaRead More: What Should Michigan's Official Pop Be? You could also always find Michigan's other favorite pop, Vernors. At that time, I didn't realize that most of America didn't call it pop; instead, they call it soda.

2 weeks ago | mix957gr.com | Big Joe Pesh

When it comes to playing the lottery, people have all kinds of strategies that they use, thinking it will result in them winning big. Some people pick numbers by using birthdays, anniversaries, or a number that is special to them. I've tried that before and didn't win. Other people, when playing games like Mega Millions or Powerball, will go with easy picks; that's where the system automatically picks out numbers for them.

3 weeks ago | mix957gr.com | Big Joe Pesh

Summer doesn't officially arrive until June 20th, but already there have been plenty of sunny days, which are nice to enjoy after a cold, dark winter. But while we want to soak up as much sun as possible, it's really important that we don't get too much and end up sunburned. If you're like me and more often than not get burned, then you should pay attention because while a sunburn may not seem terrible at the time, depending on its severity, it can lead to long-term problems.

3 weeks ago | mix957gr.com | Big Joe Pesh

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is sounding the alarm after emergency cases involving nitrous oxide or laughing gas have spiked dramatically. The MDHHS shared several stats that are not only disturbing but concerning as well. For example, ER visits due to nitrous oxide misuse increased by 757% from 2019 to 2023. Calls to the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center related to nitrous oxide misuse rose by 533% from 2019 to 2024.

3 weeks ago | mix957gr.com | Laura Hardy

If you’ve driven past downtown Grand Rapids lately and noticed fencing, equipment, and a whole lot of activity around the David D. Hunting YMCA: don’t panic. Despite the construction chaos caused by the incoming soccer stadium, the downtown Y is not closing its doors. As work ramps up on the new 8,500-seat Amway Soccer Stadium, YMCA officials are reminding members that the building is staying open and fully operational throughout the project.