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Billy Strings’ Dad Terry Barber Inducted Into Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame [Video]
Billy Strings‘ father Terry Barber was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame in Charlotte, MI on Saturday alongside seven other Michigan-based musicians. Barber learned to play from his grandfather and his mother Doreen and grew up with music as a way of life. “Growing up with their music inspired me,” he said.
Sushi Restaurant Permanently Closes One Grand Rapids Location
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to yet another restaurant. Recently we shared with you that a wine bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids closed it's doors. Now, a sushi restaurant with multiple Michigan locations has shuttered one of its Grand Rapids' eateries. The owners of Maru Sushi describe it as...
Michigan DoorDash Driver’s Car Stolen While Dropping Off Order
I've always thought it would be fun to make some extra cash as an Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. I imagined cruising around, listening to my favorite music and podcasts, and dropping off food along the way. I never considered the possibility that someone might steal my car during a...
28th Street Metro Cruise week returns with multiple new sites
WYOMING, Mich. — Metro Cruise week is back with some key changes this year. The event is moving back to its roots, with official events taking place up and down 28th Street in Kent County, organizers said. When the cruise first began in 2005, it had over a dozen...
What beauty procedures are popular this fall
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We’ve all been enjoying the summer weather, but change is in the air. With a new school year, new schedules, and a change of weather approaching, many of us are concentrating on looking and feeling our best!. Dr. Horriat recently joined the team...
A tiny, rare butterfly gets a chance to thrive again in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Sterling Johnson Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State men's basketball head coach Cornell Mann has announced the addition of Sterling Johnson to the Lakers' coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Johnson comes to GVSU after spending one season as a graduate assistant at Virginia Tech where was responsible for assisting with player development, film breakdown and scouting reports. He earned his degree this summer in Agricultural and Life Sciences focus in Education. Before spending one season at Virginia Tech, Johnson spent one year as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Northwood. He also made previous stops at Schoolcraft...
2024 Women’s Soccer Season Preview
Davenport University women's soccer is set to bounce back in 2024 after a challenging 2023 season, now ranked No. 7 in the GLIAC Preseason Poll. Coach Joe White enters his second season, aiming to build on last year's 5-7-6 record, which marked the program’s third-most wins since joining the GLIAC. Key returning players include Haley Diekevers, who scored seven goals, and Gabby Scholten, both recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. The roster features five true freshmen and six transfers, contributing to a fresh competitive edge as the team prepares for a mix of home and away matches.
Configura to Host Upcoming CET Experience
Configura is set to host its premier corporate event of the year: CET Experience, Oct. 7-9, in Grand Rapids, MI. GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Configura, a global design software solutions provider and creator of CET, is set to host its premier corporate event of the year: CET Experience, October 7-9 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. This year’s symposium will bring countless opportunities to connect with the user community, developers, IT professionals, manufacturers, industry leaders, and Configurans, offering a wealth of new ideas, tips, and tricks to bring back to the office. Interested companies and individuals can now purchase regular access tickets via the website: https://www.cetexperience.com/. In-person registration closes Sept. 27.
Growing population prompts new $3M water tower in Grand Rapids suburb
KENT COUNTY, MI – A new 40-foot, 2-million-gallon water tower is being planned for a Grand Rapids-area suburb where a growing population has led to greater water demand in recent years. The tower will serve Kent County’s Byron Township and Gaines Charter Township, two communities that have seen their...
Grandmother of 5-year-old shot and killed by 6-year-old cousin rejects plea deal, trial set for October
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — A Newaygo County woman charged in connection to the shooting death of her grandson will go to trial after rejecting a plea deal. Theresa Robart and her husband, Karl, were charged under Michigan's safe storage law. The law requires gun owners to keep unattended weapons...
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
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.
Michigan Drivers Are Being Targeted With This Smishing Scam
Scammers are at it again, this time they're targeting drivers in Michigan. This scam involves text messages and toll roads. Michigan Attorney General Warns of Toll Road Smishing Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a warning to consumers about a new scam targeting drivers on toll roads. The...
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