Tim Gray

Father's Day is approaching, now is the time to start thinking about what you want to do with your Dad. I have created a list of five things that the majority of Dads out there would enjoy. In this list there are two great spots right in Lapeer, maybe three if you live in Lapeer yourself and one little day trip up to Oscoda. Check out my list and let me know what you think.

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In a recent report from mlive.com, three men were charged yesterday for delivering and manufacturing marijuana in connection with being ringleaders that involved dozens of other people at the Compassion Care Center of Michigan of Dryden. Read on for more information.

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We're sure you have heard about our new mobile app for iPhones, iPod Touches, iPads and Android phones; just in case you have been hiding under a rock, ABC-12 did an interview with our sister station Club 93.7's Program Director Clay Church. During the interview Clay and ABC-12's Terry Camp touched on the functionality, the stations you can listen to and upcoming features. Read or watch the full interview after the jump.

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radioPup, the only mobile app that lets you to listen to US103.1, is now available for Android users! Starting now, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android users can listen to Rock 'n Roll Variety anytime, anywhere, for free

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I'm sure you have all heard about the impending end of the world on May 21st, or should I say the beginning of the Armageddon. According to Harold Camping of California based, the Family Radio website it will happen in just three days. If he is correct, I am getting my list of songs together so I have one hell of a soundtrack while I watch the earth burn. Check out my top six songs.

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Ultimate Classic Rock covers all the latest news from your favorite classic rock bands and features exclusive interviews, too. On the site right now, they have conversations with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Tommy Shaw from Styx, with more exclusives coming soon. They'll also uncover the meaning behind the lyrics of great songs like Lou Reed's 'Walk on the Wild Side' or Led Zeppelin's 'The Ocean.'

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Although we didn't bring any kids on the trip, it was pretty obvious that Beaches Boscobel Resort and Golf Club is a great place for kids.

As we were heading down to breakfast this morning, we walked by the Sesame Street character breakfast. The kids inside were having a blast, dancing with Elmo and hugging Cookie Monster. The little ones were bouncing around, elated to sit down for a meal with their favorite characters. There are various shows and activities to do throughout the day with Sesame Street, like finding the letter of the day with Grover, exercising with Elmo and looking for rubber duckies with Ernie.

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Our first excursion during our stay at the Beaches Boscobel Luxury Included Resort and Golf Club was a catamaran cruise on the beautiful and exciting oceans after a morning full of "liquid sunshine."

The highlight of the cruise was lying on the "trampoline" on the front, a series of criss-crossed ribbons that form a webbing with nothing but ocean several feet beneath, and being splashed as the catamaran crested the waves. We also stopped for a while to swim in the ocean, which was surprisingly warm, and even found a starfish and several sea urchins by diving down to the bottom. On the short ride back to the resort, the crew taught us some Jamaican dancing, and the DJ mixed in a few fun American songs for us to enjoy.

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Great news, US103.1 fans — there’s a revolution happening in radio and you’re a part of it. No longer do you need a radio to listen to the radio. With our brand new radioPup app you can listen to Rock 'n Roll Variety all day, anytime, anywhere, for free — directly on your smart phone

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In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakistan.

Obama made the announcement in a televised address shortly after 11:30 PM ET, about an hour after reports of bin Laden's death had made their way onto the Internet.

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If there's one talent moms have, it's their killer poker face. That's why you may not have noticed any disappointment from gifts you've given her on a holiday, birthday or Mother's Day in the past, from macaroni necklaces to wilted bouquets. And though we're sure you've given her lots of things she adores, you don't want to make the mistake of giving her something she doesn't.

Here's a list of five things to avoid handing over on Mother's Day:

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Whether you're tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the DIY route is a great alternative to storebought treats. And even though she'll love anything you get her, she'll definitely notice -- and appreciate -- the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother's Day this year.

Below, a few instructional videos on how to make creative Mother's Day gifts from scratch.

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