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Big Chain Restaurants That Have Closed Locations in 2026
From pizza joints to steakhouses, here are the chain restaurants saying goodbye to locations in 2026.

Waterloo Farm Museum: The Realy Home was Really the Siebold House
For years, the Waterloo Museum farmhouse was called the "Realy" house...but it was actually built in 1854 by Johannes Siebold. Details are here...

Alden, "The Railroad's Finest Depot North of Grand Rapids" - 1891
Once called "Noble" because it was alone in the forests, it became "Alden" when the railroad came through, bringing prosperity...

Are These Super-Heavy Trucks Ruining Michigan’s Roads?
Michigan allows trucks weighing up to 164,000 pounds, but experts say axle distribution matters more than total weight. So what happens when that weight isn't distributed properly?
Michigan Begs Campers to Follow This Simple 10-Mile Rule
Michigan officials are warning campers not to transport untreated firewood. More than 140 invasive pests and plant diseases can hide inside a bundle and threaten forests, wildlife and major state industries.
Michigan Bear Season Opens Soon: Here Are the 2026 Dates
Michigan bear hunters will soon enter the woods for three overlapping hunt periods in most U.P. units and one split Lower Peninsula season. The DNR urges hunters to check unit-specific rules.
Lansing 730 Sports Schedule for 2026
MSU hockey kicks off the season with back-to-back home games against Northern Michigan this October. Mark your calendar now.

I Ranked the 10 Best Faygo Flavors and Michigan May Never Forgive Me
Every Michigander has a favorite Faygo flavor. Here are my Top 10, including a controversial number one and one iconic Michigan flavor that doesn't even make the list.

Do Michiganiacs Still Enjoy Miniature Golf?
Mini-golf used to fill our time and help us through uncomfortable dates. Included is a quick look at a former mini-golf park...

The Ghostly Green Light of Osceola County: Try it Yourself
Some witnesses say while they watched this light, it went right through their vehicle. Here's where you can experience (well, maybe) the "Green Lantern" of Osceola County...
Traverse City Named One of America’s Coziest Fall Getaways
Traverse City ranked fifth among America’s coziest fall destinations, earning high marks for late-October color, coffee shops, bookstores, farmers’ markets, pumpkin patches and parks.

These Michigan Celebrities Beat Miley to One-Name Fame
After Miley Cyrus rebranded professionally as simply Miley, we looked at the Michigan celebrities who reached one-name status first. Madonna, Eminem and Lizzo already have permanent seats in the club.

Bonnie & Clyde Relied on Michigan-Made Cars to Make Their Escapes
Clyde was a fan of this Michigan manufacturer, and let him know about his admiration in a letter that is currently on display in Dearborn...

Squeezed Between the Moderns: Lansing Women's Club Building, 1890
A relic from the 1890s sits between the more-modern concrete & steel architecture in downtown Lansing...

Beloved Michigan Restaurant Blames National Chains for Closure
After 34 years, Clara’s on the River is closing its historic Battle Creek restaurant, citing rising costs, national competition and expensive building maintenance.

30+ Chicken Wing Flavors Are Coming to Lansing This Weekend
More than 30 chicken wing flavors, live entertainment and family fun are coming to Lansing as the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival returns Labor Day weekend.

Aurelius Road Is Closed in Lansing Until Late October
Aurelius Road is closed between Miller and Jolly roads for a bridge replacement at Pawlowski Creek. The Lansing closure is expected to last through late October, with a lengthy detour using Pennsylvania Avenue.
A Clare County Horse Was Euthanized After an EEE Diagnosis
An under-vaccinated Clare County horse was euthanized after testing positive for EEE. Michigan officials say the mosquito-borne virus has also infected a Roscommon County resident.
