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Kids experience the magic of summer camp: Fun, friends and STEAM activities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Nothing spells summer camp like exciting outdoor activities!. Throughout the season, kids participating in The Center for Hope and Healing’s Summer Magic Camp in Fremont, White Cloud, and Newaygo played in the sunshine while making new friends, learned new skills and subjects through hands-on activities, and created memories to last a lifetime.
Celebrate all things Polish this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s that time of year where summer is winding down and we have many opportunities to celebrate the numerous cultures that make up West Michigan. This weekend is the Polish Harvest Festival hosted by the Polish Heritage Society. Teresa and Marilyn join us today!
EGR girls volleyball takes the field tomorrow night
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s back to school time, which means it’s back to high school sports. This week, the football field in East Grand Rapids will see lots of action, but not with football! Girls’ volleyball is happening this Wednesday on the school’s 50-yard line for “Rally on Reeds.” Today, we have EGR’s Head Volleyball Coach Bruce Hungerford here along with Ella and Gwen, a couple of players on the team.
Muskegon’s own ‘Rosie the Riveter’ returns to plant she worked at during WWII
MUSKEGON, MI — A 99-year-old woman who once worked for a busy Muskegon-based military supplier during World War II got a glimpse of her own past Tuesday. RENK, which produces military vehicle parts at 76 S. Getty St., hosted a special event on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to celebrate the life and contributions of 99-year-old Carol Anderson, who worked at the factory 80 years ago.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
What to know about WARN Act notices and why they precede big layoffs
General Motors Co. on Monday said it is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs in its software division globally, with 634 of the jobs being cut coming from its Global Technical Center in Warren. Stellantis said earlier this month that its Warren Truck Assembly will lose a shift later this year, which could potentially...
Explore ‘heart-touching’ Ukrainian quilt displays at 2024 QuiltWeek in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids is about to be home to a full week of exploring stunning, colorful quilts from talented quilters around the globe. Whether you’re an experienced quilter, a curious beginner or a quilt lover, join the American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek Aug. 21-24. The DeVos Place Convention Center will be transformed into a world of quilting inspiration and creativity.
City Council Recap: Changes Coming to Public Comments
Last night’s Lowell City Council meeting was more notable for discussions about items not on the agenda than about the topics listed as action items. Riverside Drive, the Flat River, and a mayor exchange day with Middleville all received significant attention. By the end of the hour-long meeting, it...
Man sentenced to prison after police find drugs, pistol during domestic assault
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – A Norton Shores man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine pills, cocaine and MDMA, also known as ecstasy. Anthony Bradell McMillian, 37, was recently sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering in Grand Rapids. If you...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
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