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Toyota Camry caught fire after rollover near Grand Rapids; teen injured
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, MI — A 19-year-old man from Hudsonville received non-life threatening injured here when his silver Toyota Camry went off the road, rolled, landed on its roof and caught on fire, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a statement. Public safety officials arrived at the Blendon...
Lowell Rite Aid Pharmacy Closing Next Week, Store to be Shuttered in August
Hundreds of Rite Aid stores have closed since the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023. Now, the Lowell store will be one of them. A reader first tipped Lowell’s First Look off to the possible closure two weeks ago. That person shared a document entitled “Michigan and Ohio Store Closure FAQs” which was apparently posted internally to employees. It implied all stores in Michigan and Ohio would be closed and noted that stores would be notified two weeks in advance of their closing date.
Former Reserve Wine and Food rebranding with focus on coastal Italian food
Former downtown Grand Rapids restaurant Reserve Wine and Food, which closed on May 2 to undergo a redesign and concept change, will re-emerge this fall as Allora, an upscale coastal Italian concept focused on authentic cuisine. Owned by Windquest Group, the family office for Dick and Betsy DeVos, Reserve Wine...
Video Premiere: Potionseller – ‘Monarchs Club’
Grand Rapids, Michigan’s emo darlings Potionseller are the brainchild of frontman Austen Reno who earned his reputation as a member of If Only, If Only (fka Backpacks). Following the breakup of If Only, If Only, Reno started writing his own songs, first recording them on his own, and then adding bandmates Jake Bartell on bass, drummer John Wilson, rhythm guitarist Andy Morris, and lead guitarist Nate Leritz. They’re set to release their debut EP with PNWK Records on July 19th called When They Get Old, which was produced by produced by Ryan Malicsi of Hot Mulligan.
Storm Team 8 forecast, Daybreak, 070424
Overall dry with abundant high-level clouds. Expect variably cloudy conditions in the afternoon with highs in the mid 80s. Shower chances are most likely between 5 PM – 8 PM, with areas near I-94 the most likely to see rain. Any showers that form will be quick to move out.
A Grand Revamp For WFGR
Now focusing on Rock leaning artists from the 1970s and 80s, the station is positioning as “Timeless Hits of the 70s, 80s and More.” Core artists are noted as including Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, The Eagles, John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Steely Dan, REO Speedwagon, the Steve Miller Band and Tom Petty.
Earn free admission this month at popular Grand Rapids institutions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Members of the Grand Rapids Public Museum and John Ball Zoo can get free admission again this year into both institutions throughout the whole month of July. GRPM members can visit John Ball Zoo for free through the partnership, including free access to Dino Adventures, which...
What’s happening on East Beltline? Popular pizzeria’s new location will have bocce ball
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A popular Grand Rapids pizzeria is moving to a new location on East Beltline that owners say will double its current capacity and add new outdoor spaces for food, drinks and activities. Licari’s Pizza Kitchen, which is currently located at Knapp’s Corner, is planning to...
New minimum compensation amounts take effect for certain salaried employees
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- New minimum compensation amounts have gone into effect this month for salaried employees in certain executive, administrative, and professional positions. Employment attorney Mark Smith with the Rhodes McKee law firm in Grand Rapids spoke to WOOD Radio about some legal action that was taken to block...
New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Revealed
Rosters and information for the annual “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” was released on Wednesday for the 2024 edition. The games will be on July 20 in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
Heart postpones Van Andel Arena show as Ann Wilson undergoes cancer treatment
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans planning to attend Heart's Royal Flush Tour will have to hang onto their tickets for a while longer. Due to lead singer Ann Wilson's recent cancer diagnosis, the band has postponed all remaining shows on their headlining tour, according to organizers Tuesday. This includes...
54 affordable apartments for seniors planned for Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Two local housing developers, Linc Up and MoTown Square Development, are teaming up to build an apartment building for low-income, older adults at 240 Hall St. SE in Grand Rapids. MoTown Square will have 54 one-bedroom apartments available to residents 55 and older whose annual...
Dematic names Michael Oren as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas Region
Dematic has named Michael Oren as senior vice president of sales for the Americas region. Oren joins the supply chain automation and solutions provider at the company’s Americas headquarters in Grand Rapids, where he is responsible for the development of the sales strategy, including nurturing and retaining accounts, driving company growth initiatives, and building relationships with strategic partners. Oren joined Dematic from Xerox, where he recently served as the executive vice president of global services. He has completed executive master’s courses at the University of Navarra, Harvard Business School, and Stanford University, and holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and social psychology from Miami University in Ohio.
Cuban restaurant, 17 apartments planned for Roosevelt Park neighborhood
A first-time developer is working to open an authentic Cuban restaurant, along with 17 apartment units, in Grand Rapids’ Roosevelt Park neighborhood. Juan Lopez said his Latino background and connection with the majority-hispanic community of Roosevelt Park drove his interest in developing a project in that area, he said.
One of Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Food Festivals Is Coming To GR This Weekend
For three days, West Michigan residents will be in a food heaven. Do you need something to do this Fourth of July weekend besides watching fireworks?. The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is happening on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 at Calder Plaza. For three days, the Foodie Fest will...
Concept designs for new fire station in southeast side of GR released
Renderings have been released by the city that showcase the new fire station planned for the southeast side of Grand Rapids. The hope is that the new fire station will help to address an influx of calls that come from that side of the city, and to minimize response time.
Latin rock band Cabildo set to take the stage at Wyoming’s Lamar Park on July 9
The 2024 Wyoming Concerts in the Park series continues this Tuesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. with Latin rock band, Cabildo, performing at Lamar Park. Cabildo is a West Michigan-based alternative Latin rock band that blends cumbia, ska, folk, and other genres from Latin and South America. The band’s name,...
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