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Automating spot welding to win fabrication work and maintain culture
It’s not the riddle of the Sphinx, but it’s a riddle that many a metal fabricator has wrestled with over time: How do you expand while still maintaining the company culture that allowed the shop to be successful enough to grow?. Lewis Welding, Wyoming, Mich., pondered that very...
The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-3-24
The Fourth of July most likely a wonderful day for family gatherings and fireworks, yet mistakes made can be costly. Holland Hospital’s Dr. Daniel DeCook, General Surgeon, Trauma Medical Director, discusses the popularity of the Emergency room around the July 4th holiday and ways to prevent injury. Last minute...
Former Davenport student-athlete to compete at the Olympics
Former Davenport University student-athlete, Muskegon native and Grand Haven High School graduate Aaron Cummings will be the first person from DU to compete in the Olympic games when the USA Men’s Rugby Sevens Team travels to Paris, France. The team is composed of 12 starting athletes, including Cummings who...
Grand Rapids celebrates the 4th of July this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Tomorrow, we celebrate our nation’s independence with parades, celebrations and fireworks displays. The City of Grand Rapids is holding its big event on Saturday! Russ Hines and Evette Pittman join us to fill us in on all the details. Fourth of July Celebration.
Judge gives Michigan 30 days for briefing on retired MSP detective's federal court request
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan has 30 days to present a briefing that would explain why former Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely should not have his trial go to federal court, according to a ruling by Judge Hala Y. Jarbou Wednesday. Keely, 50, of Grand...
Saint Mary’s Foundation announces Kim McLaughlin has been appointed Board Chair
Saint Mary’s Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim McLaughlin, Vice President Strategic Growth at Wolverine Building Group, has been appointed Board Chair effective July 1, 2024. Saint Mary’s Foundation, a member of Trinity Health, is the designated philanthropic arm for Trinity Health Grand Rapids. Saint Mary’s Foundation’s mission is to build relationships that inspire financial support from the community to advance the mission of the hospital and has granted back more than $100 million.
City Council Recap: Short Meeting Ends with New Price for City Property
Lowell City Council met in open session for about 20 minutes on Monday night before going into closed session for about a half hour and then amending the agenda to allow for a vote on the sale of city property. All councilmembers were present for the meeting except Councilmember Marty Chambers.
Hispanic Center seeks new leader with president’s planned departure
The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan seeks a new leader with the pending departure later this month of President Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez. Esparza-Gonzalez leaves July 17 as head of the nonprofit social services organization. An announcement on her departure said the Hispanic Center is “now actively engaged in the search for the next leader who will build upon Esparza-Gonzalez’s legacy and lead the Center into its next chapter of growth and service to the community.”
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
Is It Illegal to Flash Your High Beams in Michigan?
Flashing your brights at an oncoming driver is not just dangerous, it might be against the law. Let's shine some light on the Michigan law that many of us don't know exists. There are many different scenarios where this situation might come into play. Maybe an oncoming vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, so you respond by flashing your high beams. Or, you could be flashing your high beams at an oncoming vehicle to alert them to an obstruction in the road or a speed trap ahead. Either way, this could get you in hot water with law enforcement.
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