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When And Where You Can See The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile In West Michigan
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is set to return to West Michigan this July. Fans of the 27-foot-long hot dog-shaped vehicle will have several opportunities to catch a glimpse of it and enjoy some fun activities. The Wienermobile will be making its first stop at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market...
Michigan man, 67, fatally wounded after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.It happened just after 10 a.m. at a home on Elkhorn Lake Road in Orion Township.Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the 62-year-old woman had previously lived with the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt, for 17 years in another county.Authorities said she had obtained a personal protection order against him after his alleged threatening behavior, including threats that he was going to kill her.Police said she sought refuge at...
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
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's biggest motorcycle rallies kick off Wednesday
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Michigan's biggest motorcycle rallies are getting in gear this week. Nearing a decade old, the annual Rebel Road rally will kick off in Downtown Muskegon Wednesday, just a few blocks over from the annual bike time rally starting at 5pm. "After last year, they estimated almost...
Grand Rapids S. Division businesses hoping for boost with Thursday 'shop and stroll' event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Many people shop downtown Grand Rapids. But some say certain areas need more people visiting, specifically on the south side of the city. Business owners in the South Division, or SoDiv, area are welcoming people to a free shop and stroll Thursday. Tours Around Michigan...
Baldridge Joins Founding Director as Co-Leader of Cornerstone’s Creativity & Innovation Honors Institute
For nearly a decade, Cornerstone University’s Creativity & Innovation Honors Institute (CIHI), established by Don Perini, professor of creativity and CIHI director, has challenged students from all majors to become interdisciplinary thinkers, master adapters, and unconventional problem-solvers. Alexandria Baldridge, assistant professor of business, will join the CIHl faculty this August as a co-director of the uncommon project-based learning honors program.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Inspires Blueberry Fanatics With The Great American Blueberry Challenge; Shelly Hartmann Details
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Great American Blueberry Challenge culminated in the first-ever blueberry eating championship this past Saturday. The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in partnership with Major League Eating, invited professional competitive eaters to eat as many blueberries as possible in the span of eight minutes, setting a world record of 18.475 lbs. The championship took place during the Advil Targeted Relief Major League Pickleball (MLP) Mid-Season Tournament.
Hot Dog! Grand Rapids Free Dog Swim Event Returns Next Month
Sometimes we all need a pool day - even our dogs! For the 7th year, the City of Grand Rapids is hosting a free dog swim event at a local pool. The City of Grand Rapids will be wrapping up the 2024 season with Wag 'n' Wade August 18th, starting at noon.
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