Shane Saathoff

Shane has been an active writer for more than two decades, focusing on local news and events throughout the region. A native of Bourbonnais, IL, and alumnus of Olivet Nazarene University, he spent over a decade working in radio newsrooms before transitioning full-time to print and digital journalism. A passionate historian and self-described science and tech geek, Shane is also a lifelong Michigan Wolverines fan, a bit of a baseball junkie, and enjoys building LEGO sets with his nephew in his downtime.

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Hungry? Try a DGAF Meal from Burger King

Burger King has teamed up with Mental Health American for Mental Health Awareness Month (May) to provide an adjustment to that old Happy Meal stereotype that’s...

29th Annual Rhubarb Festival Later this Month

Vendors will fill the Museum grounds as well as the Civic Auditorium with their arts and crafts, food, and more. Local non-profits and businesses will be...

Walpurgis Night! A 2nd Halloween America needs

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Artisan Market Registration Now Open!

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Watch Avengers Endgame Early! Just sit through 22 films

AMC announced it will be hosting a 22-film MCU marathon, beginning April 23rd and ending on the 26th at  5 pm local time, one...