Mark Frankhouse

Mark Frankhouse joined the Townsquare Media team from Detroit and is now enjoying the role of Assistant Director of Content for the Kalamazoo Market and one-half of The Rocker Morning Show w/ Meatball on Kalamazoo's Rock Station 107.7 RKR. He graduated from Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield, MI in 2012. After working at a Top-40 station in Detroit, he moved to Kalamazoo in 2017, and it was the best move he ever made. A lover of all music, a vocalist, a former wrestling commentator, and an avid collector of shiny cardboard, Mark lives to entertain. Southwest Michigan is now his permanent home and he looks forward to being able to entertain and inform the community of everything going on near you.

Michigan Hobby Lobby Stores Will No Longer Carry Hanukkah Merchandise

You can interpret that for what you will, but it seems like Michigan, and indeed all Hobby Lobby stores have made the decision that they are going to just Christmas. A general search of their website for Hanukkah shows no merchandise.

The Story of How Comedian Lewis Black Got His Start In Michigan

Lewis announced this current tour is his final traveling tour. He still plans to pop up every once in a while, but this show in Kalamazoo and Detroit may be the last time Michigan residents can see him live.

It’s Illegal For Businesses To Charge A Hidden Credit Card Fee In Michigan

With the fast-paced lifestyle we live it's very easy to miss these things, so always make sure you get the receipt for all card transactions. If you're not going to budget, at least check to make sure you're not getting taken advantage of and losing money.

After California Bans Red #3, Is Michigan’s Halloween Going To Be Without Skittles?

The flavor rainbow was the recent focus of a law that was passed in California when they decided to ban the use of the dye Red #3. California Food Safety Act actually banned the use of potassium bromate, propylparaben, potassium bromate, and red dye no. 3 which they say shows adverse health effects on those who consume them

Here Are The 10 Most Influential Women In Michigan’s History

Naturally, the women who made this list may not line up with everybody’s political or social beliefs, but regardless, the fact that they were able to make a nice career for themselves, and encourage other women to be strong, speak out, and become leaders in their own right makes them worthy of being on this list.

List of All Halloween Events Taking Place In Southwest Michigan In 2023

Below is the list of all of the Halloween attractions in Southwest, Michigan for young and old. Of course, if you hear of any more that is not on this list feel free to let us know so we can add it. Happy haunting.

Man Who Designed World Trade Centers Designed Michigan Gas Company Building In Detroit

Famed architect Minoru Yamasaki (1912-1986) lived much of his adult life in Oakland County’s Birmingham and Troy. He designed the World Trade Center in New York City and the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company building in Detroit.

Macomb County, Michigan Police Share Video Showing Real-Life Dangers of Overdose

While the video is supposed to be informational and shows dramatizations of events taking place in real life, there is also real-life footage of Narcan being administered to people who have overdosed in real life

Neither Mackinac Nor Frankenmuth Hold Record For World’s Largest Fudge Slab

Between these two fudge power houses you would imagine that one of them has a fudge maker that holds the world record for the largest piece of fudge.

You Can Go To Prison For Leaving Your Dog In A Hot Car In Michigan

It can—depending on circumstances—be as low as a 93-day misdemeanor, but all the way up to a four-year felony if the animal dies.

There’s Only One Michigan Historical Marker Outside The U.S. In France

I recently found out that there is actually one Michigan Historical Marker not even located in the United States, and it resides in France...but why?

Michigan Has A New Telephone of the Wind, But What Is It For Exactly?

The idea behind the phone is to give somebody who is grieving a lost one, the chance to say one final goodbye. For those who never got to say goodbye, or for those who are having a hard time moving on after losing a loved one, it gives them the opportunity to pick up the phone and let it all out