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Necrophilia Is Now Officially Illegal In Michigan
Based on this headline, there are probably two questions you're asking. Two very valid questions to be asking, mind you. In case you're unaware of what necrophilia is (I'm jealous of your ignorance), necrophilia is when someone is sexually attracted to or has committed sexual acts with a dead body.
10 most expensive homes sold in Kalamazoo County, June 24-30
A house in Richland that sold for $825,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kalamazoo County in the past week. In total, 113 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $295,983, or $182 per square foot.
Bronson City Council to get job description for Assistant to City Manager on Monday night
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – A job description for the newly created position of Assistant to the City Manager is on Monday night’s Bronson City Council agenda. The new position was approved in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The position description that will be presented to the Council outlines the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Shaver Road reconstruction resumes Monday in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- A project to reconstruct Shaver Road from Captiva Island to Vanderbilt Avenue will resume Monday, July 8. The work starting Monday includes sidewalk installation on the west side of Shaver Road between Beethoven Avenue and Oakland Drive with a pedestrian crossing at Oakland Drive, the city of Portage said in a news release.
Vicksburg boys’ track team breaks barriers
The Vicksburg boys’ track team under the guidance of Cody Caswell has gotten off to a running start. On April 12th the team went to Hastings for an invitational, competing against Hackett, Hudsonville, Hastings, Grand Ledge, South Haven. Charlotte, GRTC Peregrines, Stevensville Lakeshore and Hopkins. Vicksburg finished in 6th...
Bronson boil water alert lifted
BRONSON — City Manager Brandon Mersman announced Thursday at 3:45 p.m. that there is no further need to boil Bronson city water. The city lifted the boil water advisory issued on July 1 for around 50 homes and businesses in the city's southwest section around Douglass Street. "We now...
Air Zoo, open since 1979, showcases aviation history in Portage
You might expect to see wildcats or bearcats at the zoo, and that’s exactly what Sue Parish, co-founder of the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, thought of when she came up with a much simpler and iconic name for the Portage, Michigan, collection of historic aircraft: Air Zoo. When the...
Dowagiac SDA Church Service, July 6
Pastor Terry Perkins, "Decision at the Jordan" Pastor Terry Perkins is the speaker at the Dowagiac Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled “Decision at the Jordan.” Pastor Perkins notes that from time to time the forces of history converge, bringing people to a moment filled with the raw materials of greatness. Is this happening today to Adventism?
Aldi to open second store in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- Aldi is opening a second location in Portage this fall. The discount supermarket is moving into the former home of Earth Fare at 5070 S. Westnedge Ave., near Kilgore Road. The new location is expected to open this fall, the company said via email, but an exact...
Watch: Michigan Woman Just Won a Huge Showcase Showdown On ‘The Price is Right’
A woman from Benton Harbor, Michigan won big on The Price is Right. And if you're not a sick kid enjoying a day off school, here's what you likely missed. Zaniya from Benton Harbor appeared on episode 185 of the 52nd season of the wildly popular CBS daytime gameshow which aired in the final week of June. She was the first players picked to start the show on Contestants' Row.
Ever-engaging Amos Lee explores ‘weird time’ again in GR’s ‘home away from home’
After buying beer for fans at a St. Cecilia concert last fall, a fan returned the favor by delivering the singer-songwriter a drink Wednesday at Meijer Gardens. It was just part of an inviting show. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY. “Grand Rapids … always a weird time,” Philadelphia singer-songwriter Amos...
Berrien Springs hosts its fourth annual Pickle Festival
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - Berrien Springs is hosting its fourth annual Pickle Festival. The one-day festival will be held at the Berrien County Historical Association Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival has games, vendors, and of course, pickles. ABC57's Giselle Valentin was live in Berrien Springs this...
'DAMN' | 5-year-old has Grand Rapids crowd in hysterics at Luke Bryan concert
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Last week, country music superstar Luke Bryan performed in front of thousands of fans at Van Andel Arena, but one of his younger fans may have stolen the show. Ella might only be five years old, but she proved to be a little more grown-up...
Neighborhood flower stand, Bestside Blooms, opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS MI- There is a little neighborhood flower stand that recently opened off Leonard Street that community members are stopping by to check out the freshest blooms offered. The hidden gem called Bestside Blooms, located at 1112 Barber Terrace Dr. NW, is tucked into the side of Kristin Freeland’s...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
Holiday Municipal Fireworks Displays Continue Tonight
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) – Looking for fireworks shows to celebrate the Independence Day holiday?. While perhaps the largest show in West Michigan isn’t until Saturday evening in Grand Rapids over Ah-Nab-Awen Park, the explosives went off on Wednesday night over Allegan, Green Lake near Wayland, and South Haven. The actual July 4 municipal holiday presentations are over Lake Macatawa in Holland, as well as Allendale, Grand Haven, Grandville, and Hopkins. On Friday, Saugatuck/Douglas has its fireworks over Kalamazoo Lake, and joining the Calder City in waiting until Saturday to shoot off the explosives are Dorr and Gun Lake.
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
One of Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Food Festivals Is Coming To GR This Weekend
For three days, West Michigan residents will be in a food heaven. Do you need something to do this Fourth of July weekend besides watching fireworks?. The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is happening on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 at Calder Plaza. For three days, the Foodie Fest will...
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