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Beware: Ottawa County Finds First Rabid Animal in Nearly 2 Years
Rabies isn't the problem it once was for animals in West Michigan. While you don't see it often, it's not entirely gone. The Michigan Bureau of Laboratories recently notified the Ottawa County Health Department (OCHD) that a bat submitted for testing came back positive for rabies. This bat marks Ottawa...
Buddy's closes Alpine location just over one year since opening
WALKER, Michigan — Buddy's Pizza has closed its Alpine Avenue NW location just over one year since it opened its doors. The closure was announced on Friday, July 5 and was effective immediately. The store first opened its doors in March 2023. The signage has already been removed as...
The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
Allegiant announces eight new Routes
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country. The new route to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida includes:. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Nov. 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as...
Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
Free Kayaking & More At Return To The River Festival
Do you need something to do with the whole family in August?. Well, there is an event brought to you by Downtown Grand Rapids INC., that you will not want to miss. Have you heard of the Return to the River Festival?. Return To The River Festival. From August 24th...
DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS | Gerald R. Ford Airport affected by technology outage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage that is affecting banks, media outlets and airlines is being felt here in West Michigan. The Gerald R. Ford Airport is experiencing delays and cancellations in both flight departures and arrivals. The airport issued a statement Friday morning regarding the outage...
Explore the beautiful Hathaway Lakes community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – During the summer season, we spend a lot of time moving around, trying to take in all the sights while enjoying the warm weather while it lasts. Summer is also a time of transition, so if you’re thinking about changing up your living situation, we have some ideas for you. Eastbrook Homes has a number of communities throughout West Michigan and each offers something unique. Today we are taking you to Hathaway Lakes in the Spring Lake/Nunica area, where they’re currently starting a new phase of brand new homes.
Love Tacos & Tequila? This Grand Rapids Festival Is For You
Well, there is a festival coming to Grand Rapids that you will need to snag tickets to. The second annual Grand Rapids Taco and Tequila Festival is coming back this July!. Are you free on Saturday, July 27th? If not, change your plans immediately. This outdoor taco and tequila festival...
GRAM on the Green offers free music on Thursday nights this summer
Enjoy fantastic live music and check out all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer during 88.1 WYCE’s concert series, GRAM on the Green. Join GRAM and 88.1 FM WYCE on Thursday nights from 6 – 8:30 p.m., for an evening filled with outdoor live music, hands-on art making, food trucks, and a cash bar.
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
Michigan Sculpture Park Announces Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit
Fall the perfect time to check out beautiful gardens, and one popular Michigan sculpture park is hosting a new exhibit. Of course, you might think of summer as being a better time to visit gardens, but with fall foliage in full bloom during the autumn months, it’s really a beautiful time, too.
At Last Grand Rapids Popular Sovengard Restaurant Reopens
The Sovengard Biergarten Restaurant has finally reopened after two long years at their new location, 1232 Bridge Street, NW. They closed their doors 20 months ago and didn't move far, just up Bridge Street a bit, but to a larger and more welcoming building and in a quieter location. They had hoped to reopen long before this but there were many construction delays.
12 Adorable Beagles Need Your Help Finding A New Home
There needs to be a study done about people who dislikes dogs. How could someone possibly dislike an animal that is loyal to a fault and is beyond cute? I mean, just look at this little guy, all smiles. Tell me how someone could not want to love it. Sadly,...
States With The Most Breweries? Michigan Doesn’t Even Crack the Top 5
If we're not Beer City USA anymore then-- who are we?. Since first winning the prestigious title from the annual USA Today 10Best reader poll in 2012 the city of Grand Rapids, MI has been considered Mecca for beer lovers. According to Experience Grand Rapids,. beer tourism now accounts for...
The Diner on Hackley closed in Muskegon; new fusion restaurant moved in
MUSKEGON, MI - A staple for diner food in the Muskegon area said goodbye in the spring, with a new fusion eatery already saying hello this summer. Muskegon Heights residents Tawayne Davis and Robert Carmean have come together to open a new restaurant offering a mouthwatering twist on soul food and Mexican cuisine.
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