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BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Rabid bat found in Ottawa County home, marking first of 2024
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A bat found in an Ottawa County home’s basement has testified positive for rabies. So far this year, the adjoining counties of Kent and Allegan also have cases of rabies-positive bats, with Allegan reporting two. In 2023, Ottawa County did not have any bats test...
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...
Rockford-area residents demand answers at townhall after PFAS found
Concerned residents came together at Rockford High School Thursday for a townhall about the recent discovery of PFAS affecting dozens of home in the Rockford area. Those residents are demanding answers.
Monster trucks, TV giveaways and more. Everything to know for the 2024 Ottawa County Fair
PARK TWP. — Ottawa County is gearing up for a week of family fun, grandstand events and giveaways with the 65th annual Ottawa County Fair right around the corner. The fair runs Monday-Saturday, July 22-27, at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 1286 Ottawa Beach Road in Holland. Gates open at 3 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. every other day.
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.
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: July 19-21
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a lot happening this weekend in West Michigan, and Maranda’s got you covered with discovering free and affordable family-friendly activities in events. Refer to our Weekend Fun Guide below to find fun occurrences from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Marvel...
Attorney challenging incumbent Republican for Ottawa County District 6 seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Ottawa County businessowner and attorney is challenging incumbent Kendra Wenzel to represent District 6 on the county’s board of commissioners in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 Republican primary. Whichever Republican wins the primary will face Democrat Michelle Dieleman for the District 6 seat in...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Ottawa County GOP 'condemns' un-endorsed Republicans
OTTAWA COUNTY — After breaking tradition with a primary endorsement convention that largely backed Ottawa Impact, the Ottawa County GOP is calling for a dozen other candidates to stop running as Republicans. The primary is crowded in Ottawa County, with contested races up and down the ballot. All eleven...
Major Downtown Grand Rapids Intersection Is Now Closed Until November
Is it just me or does it seem like construction barrels are popping up all across West Michigan like weeds. While we all love a new, flat, smooth roads to drive on, it's becoming more and more difficult to navigate your way around Grand Rapids. The heavily traveled intersection of...
County dispatches in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon counties not affected by IT outage
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage is affected companies around the world, including banks, airlines, media outlets and more. The cause of the outage stems from an issue with the CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company. While there are reports of the outage affecting flights, banks and other...
Kent County braces for pivotal role in election with Trump, Vance visit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County is expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election with Grand Rapids in the national spotlight this weekend. In just two days, former President Donald Trump and his newly named running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R - Ohio), will be in town.
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.
Homes in Ottawa County sold for more in April
OTTAWA COUNTY — Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows potential buyers and sellers in Ottawa County saw homes sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $329,950. The median home sold for $362,398, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the...
Allendale farmer challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder for county board seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Allendale farmer who is a frequent public commenter at board meetings is challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder Sylvia Rhodea for the District 8 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners seat in the upcoming Republican primary. David Lee Morren, 63, is challenging Rhodea, 53, in the Aug....
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