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30 people are vying to serve Ottawa County; meet the District 4 commission candidates
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Two years ago voters in Ottawa County dramatically changed the makeup of the Board of Commissioners, with a majority of the seats going to candidates back by the group named Ottawa Impact. Since 2023, the board has taken a number of actions that have drawn criticism from inside and outside the county. Now voters will decide who can run for four-year terms on the Board of Commissioners. With more than 30 people in the running, many sitting commissioners face a challenger in the August 2024 primary election.
'A fresh bouquet of dookie' | People at Cedar Springs RV Resort concerned about smelly water, resort responds
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A Cedar Springs RV park said there was a septic issue spanning several days after 13 ON YOUR SIDE called with concerns from a viewer about smelly water. Darci Browne has been living at the Cedar Springs RV Resort since May. She said she is...
Ottawa Co. Board to Meet Tonight
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 23, 2024) – It has the look of a straight forward, drama-less biweekly business meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening. On the consent agenda is the appointment of 11 seats on the county’s Materials Management Planning Committee, with the...
Tigers’ top prospect Max Clark set to make West Michigan Whitecaps debut
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Two of the Detroit Tigers’ top-three prospects are set to make their debuts with the West Michigan Whitecaps this week. The Tigers announced Sunday the promotion of outfielder Max Clark and middle infielder Kevin McGonigle to the High-A level, after the duo compiled a strong start to the season with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Michigan teen girl missing for months found having got engaged to 44-year-old man
Missing teen Penelope Wise, 17, was located about two months after she'd left her family's home on May 31. Investigators said she is now engaged to an older man 44, who was helping her conceal her identity
MSHDA Board Approves Funding for Affordable Housing in Wayne, Oakland, Kent Counties
Lansing, Mich. – The MSHDA Board approved funding for nine developments during its July meeting, which will create or rehabilitate over 350 attainable housing units across the state – including 37 accessible units. “Governor Whitmer recently announced significant progress in our efforts to reduce Michigan’s housing shortage –...
Someone Slid Into GR Parks & Rec DMs & Here’s What Happened
I never thought I would see the day that someone would try to "hook up" with a governmental agency. Let's find out what happens when you shoot your shot at GR Parks & Rec. Someone Slid Into GR Parks & Rec DMs & Here's What Happened. If you live in...
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
Creating A Smoother Transition From High School To College
Hannah Jeong, Sam Abdalla, David Wandawa, and Abigail Puzemis are part of the 2024 Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin University. Hannah Jeong, Abigail Puzemis, Sam Abdalla, and David Wandawa have spent the past month on the campus of Calvin University through the Entrada Scholars Program. Entrada, which means “gateway” in...
Robin Thicke and Anthony Anderson to compete for charity on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Survey says it’s time to play “Celebrity Family Feud!”. On Tuesday, July 23, the hit primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey will welcome new star-studded guests to test their trivia skills and win the grand prize for their selected charities. This week...
Learn more about AI at GRCC’s AI Incubator on July 25
The AI Incubator at Grand Rapids Community College is hosting three informational sessions on July 25 in the Calkins Science Center on GRCC’s Main Campus in room 131. The staff and faculty session is scheduled for 9 a.m, followed by the general public session at noon and student session at 2 p.m.
Cornerstone Introduces New Faculty Hires in Chemistry, Psychology, Nursing and Data Analytics
Students at Cornerstone University will receive access to 21st century industry knowledge, career guidance and vocational preparation from multiple new faculty hires joining the campus learning community for the 2024-25 academic year. As dedicated followers of Jesus Christ, the new scholars add specialized training and a breadth of professional experience that will provide real-world case studies for on-campus and online students and inform hands-on learning taught from a Christian worldview. Each faculty member will mentor students in integrating the gospel in their chosen field — one of the distinguishing characteristics of Cornerstone graduates — as they join growing programs in data analytics, engineering and nursing.
Rehabilitation hospital earns top 10 national ranking
After breaking into the top 10 last year, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is ranked the 9th Best Rehabilitation Hospital in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Rankings are based on factors including clinical outcomes, physician perception, quality of care, and patient experience. U.S. News & World...
New Entertainment Center + Restaurant, Serving Gigantic Sundae Coming to Grand Rapids
Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos or date night? A new family-friendly entertainment center is coming to Grand Rapids!. New Entertainment Center, Restaurant, Bar Coming to Woodland Mall. The company that owns Dave and Busters is opening up Main Event near Von Maur at Woodland Mall soon.
Michigan Man Set to Show Off Trivia Chops on ‘Jeopardy’
A man from West Michigan will attempt to take down a two-day champion on the iconic quiz show 'Jeopardy,' airing on Thursday, July 18. You'll see a gentleman from Grand Rapids behind a Jeopardy Lecturn tonight. Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer is a mental health crisis therapist from Grand Rapids. The 38-year-old introduced himself to the Reddit community as a Jeopardy contestant.
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