I grew up in South Haven. Gotta love the Lake Michigan shore! I still feel a yearning for the beach, pretty much daily. I moved to Grand Rapids to go to Calvin College and study theater. Eventually I changed my major to another passion of mine- media. I was lucky enough to nab a position as an intern at Townsquare Media. About 10 years later I’ve had the pleasure of working in many positions, and I love that I get to spend every week day 10-3 talking with you on GRD! The Liquid Lunch is one of my favorite parts of the day! I just got married in September. My husband (that's still a little weird to say, haha!) Charlie and I laugh together every single day, and he puts up with all of my nonsense—which is not a small amount of nonsense… I may have a slight problem with watching too much TV: Anything on Investigation Discovery, Chopped, Real Housewives, documentaries on Netflix… I could go on. Other things I love: The beach (you may have thought I covered that already, but I really, really love it, OK?), reading, ‘90s alternative rock, people watching, drinking on patios, and most of all -- my dear, dear family.
Janna
You Won’t Get Your Tax Refund Until After Feb. 12 This Year
If you like to take care of your taxes right away each year, heads-up: The IRS has delayed the start of tax filing season to February 12th in 2021.
Long Vacant 150-Year-Old Sleeping Bear Inn to be Restored as B&B
The historic Sleeping Bear Inn in Glenn Haven, built in the 1860s, and vacant since the mid-1970s, will once again host travelers.
Michigan Moving to Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccinations Monday
Michigan residents over 65 and some essential frontline workers can start getting vaccinated for COVID-19 starting Monday, January 11, 2021.
Michigan Residents Can Get Free KN95 Masks
The State of Michigan is distributing 3.5 million free KN95 masks as part of their "Mask Up, Mask Right campaign" to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Michigan High Schools, Bowling Alleys, Movie Theaters to Reopen
Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that in-person instruction may resume at high schools and indoor entertainment venues may reopen with capacity restrictions starting Monday, Dec. 21.
So 2020: Instead of Watching the Yule Log, Watch This Xmas Dumpster Fire
The Yule Log Channel started airing on TV during the holidays in the 60s... here's an incredibly appropriate update for 2020.
With Indoor Theaters Closed, Muskegon’s Getty Drive-In Remains Open
Did you know you can still watch movies at the Getty Drive-In? The Muskegon Drive-in is staying open past its usual operating season as indoor theaters are closed right now due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Michigan Hospitals: Partial Shutdown is Working, Orders Should be Extended
With Michigan's temporary shutdown orders coming to an end tomorrow, the state's hospitals and health systems issued a joint statement Monday morning saying the orders are working to slow the spread of COVID-19 and should be extended.
State of Michigan Suspends Liquor Licenses at 3 Bars for Violating COVID Restrictions
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has issued emergency suspensions of liquor licenses three at three bars for violating the recent COVID-19 restrictions.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' order was put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health by es…
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' order was put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health by es…
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Up for TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year
Each year, TIME Magazine names the person (or people) who had the most influence over the previous 12 months.