Regional retailer Meijer has announced it will “double match” this season’s customer contributions to its 2021 Simply Give program through Thanksgiving, up to $1 million. For every $10 card purchased by customer, Meijer will donate…
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Meet the expert: Writer and reporter Amber Reed grew up on Ohio. As a graduate of both Michigan State University and Ohio State University, she loves reporting on Ohio State and Michigan State football, sports and entertainment in the greater Midwest and has built up years of expertise doing so. Her work has been featured in various publications, including newspaper dailies where she has worked on breaking news. Have a news tip? Contact her at amber@alternativefix.com.
The Longest-Running Holiday Parade in the U.S. is in Illinois
Santa Claus has a long history with parades. After around, around the holidays, he’s usually the main reason kids and families flock to neighborhood parades, to get a glimpse of Santa on his sleigh. Peoria,…
Cubs, White Sox Call Off Fan Conventions Because of COVID-19 Concerns
Chicago’s major league ballclubs, the Cubs and White Sox, have canceled their 2022 fan conventions due to concerns over large indoor gatherings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Cubs and White Sox both send…
Detroit Has a New Emergency Alert System
The City of Detroit is asking residents, businesses and city workers to sign up for the new emergency notification system, named Detroit Alerts 365. Those who sign up will receive alerts on public safety matters,…
Ohio Is the ‘Safest State Outside the Northest,’ New Study Says
The folks at ConsumerAffairs recently conducted a study to determine the safest states in the nation. To put together the rankings, the consumer news site analyzed date from the FBI and the U.S. Census Bureau….