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Jack Russell, Great White’s Founding Singer, Dead at 63
Jack Russell, original vocalist for the glam metal act Great White, has died at the age of 63. The singer’s passing was confirmed via a message posted to his Facebook page. "With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend,” the post began before noting that the rocker “passed peacefully” in the presence of his family. "Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive.”
Four West Michigan Men Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting
Four West Michigan men are behind bars following an undercover sting by the Kent County Sheriff's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s West Michigan-Based Child Exploitation Task Force. In a release on August 15, KCSO said the sting occurred last week. During the sting, officers put ads on...
The Internet Can’t Handle This Indiana Couple’s Child-Free Baby Announcement
This couple's baby announcement is missing one important thing:. There are a lot of relationship milestones that couples celebrate such as anniversaries, buying your first home together, adopting pets, and you know, the whole starting a family thing. However, all of these milestones can add up quickly and in this...
Are You Retiring? Here at the Best Places in Michigan!
For many it is a difficult decision to retire. You're worried you may not have enough money to take care of yourself. Not for all, of course because there are those who can't wait to retire and leave "the grind" behind. For others it's not easy. You would be walking...
8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed
Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.
Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
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