DOUGLAS, Mich. — The Douglas Root Beer Barrel is a staple of the lakeshore area, but it was only brought to life recently after standing vacant and falling apart for almost 40 years. The barrel was ...

Michael White -- or 'Mick' as everyone calls him -- took over the lease in 2018. His latest contract expired at the end of this season. He sent in a new proposal, which the City of Douglas rejected.

DOUGLAS, MI -- A quirky piece of history stands tall at the corner of Center and Ferry in Douglas: a handmade root beer barrel. The 16-foot tall barrel has been a staple since it first rolled into ...

Of all the favorite summertime beverages to choose from, root beer generally makes the top five. It’s been an American classic long before most of us were born, and with more than 2,000 brands to ...

DOUGLAS — The iconic Root Beer Barrel in Douglas will be cooking out for a cause over the Fourth of July weekend. From July 5-7, they will be grilling burgers and donating $2 from every sale to Sylvia ...

If you watch enough cable news, you stumble across the various pieces that will end up as that night’s episode of The Daily Show. On CNN Newsroom this afternoon, reporter Marty Savidge provided what ...

Just in time for the holidays, Saugatuck-Douglas History Center is rolling out a newly-commissioned collectible holiday ornament commemorating the restoration and reopening of Douglas' historic Root ...

DOUGLAS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Root Beer Barrel in Douglas is giving away 100 free root beer floats Wednesday to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day. The restaurant, shaped like a giant barrel sitting ...

On Friday, July 3, at some point during the day, I'll be slinging soda from a random root beer barrel. If you find me, say hello, and I'll buy you a soda. On Friday, July 3, at some point during the ...