Tim Ball’s life has taken him from Toledo, Ohio to the Upper Peninsula, then to Standish, Graying and Manistee. Now, he’s the new city code enforcement officer in Manistee. Ball started in the ...

The melon baller, humble but dependable tool for many vintage summer get-togethers, delivered perfect spheres of melon to your parents. It's due for a reprisal.

Watermelons, baked beans and blackened hot dogs cooked on the grill. We’re in the full throes of summertime evident by the ...