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'Committed to staying here' | Family-owned Modern Hardware celebrates 100 years in Boston Square neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Modern Hardware in the Boston Square neighborhood of Grand Rapids is celebrating 100 years in business. When you first walk into the store on Kalamazoo Avenue, you're immediately greeted by an employee. Delois Mullins started working at the store 20 years ago. "They're good people...
One Republic Guitarist Buys and Renames West Michigan Vineyard
There's something charming about West Michigan if you're not a native. I spent my entire life in Kentucky, and the first time I visited, I knew I wanted to call this place home one day. It's easy to fall in love with all four seasons when you see them through the West Michigan filter.
Cage the Elephant fires up frenzy of anthemic rock for Grand Rapids fans
The Kentucky-bred indie-rock band lit up Van Andel Arena on Friday with lead singer Matt Shultz displaying terrific showmanship despite a broken foot. Review, photos. It was an energetic affair of fire, fans and favorite rock ’n’ roll anthems. Cage the Elephant rolled into Grand Rapids on a busy summer night, filling Van Andel Arena on Friday with sweet, stadium rock refrains.
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
Parents, students get first look at newly renovated Grandville school before classes
GRANDVILLE, MI - New science and technology workspaces, upgraded band and orchestra rooms and card access doors were among the highlights greeting open house guests at Grandville Public Schools newly renovated 5/6 building. The former middle school is now Oakestown Intermediate School, located at 3535 Wilson Ave. The building was...
Two Michigan Men Charged With Murder Following Road Rage Crash
It seems like Michigan drivers are edge more than before. The slightest thing can set them off and take a simple mistake by another driver and escalate into something that can be dangerous leading to an injury or in this case death. I recently had a guy in a pick...
Rite Aid Gives Up on Michigan: Closing 6 More Stores
It looks like Rite Aid has pretty much given up on Michigan. That's a tough but accurate statement, given that 185 stores were operating in Michigan at the beginning of 2024. Since the company's June bankruptcy and before Monday's latest filing, 165 Michigan stores were slated for closure, according to MLive. The latest paperwork handed over on August 5 has revealed Rite Aid's plans to shutter six additional locations to that list.
Michigan students report bullying and suicide attempts at higher rate to tip line
The state’s confidential tip line that allows students to report bullying, suicide and school shooting threats among other items has experienced a significant increase. A total of 9,686 confidential tips were reported across 30 categories in 2023 to OK2SAY, Michigan’s State Police-ran student safety program. That total accounted for a 31% increase from 2022.
Big Rapids Roofing: Expert Siding Installation in Central Michigan
Big Rapids Roofing is well-established in Central Michigan and renowned for its roofing solutions and siding installation expertise. They have earned industry recognition, including the GAF Master Elite certification and the Angi Super Service Award, highlighting their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Big Rapids Roofing is a Local Leader...
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