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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.
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...
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...
Employees frustrated over payroll delay at Saint Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - We’re getting reports from employees at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka who say they haven’t been paid yet. This is impacting a number of health systems that are members of Trinity Health. According to a spokesperson with Saint Joseph Health System, there’s been...
Sault Ste. Marie I-500 Snowmobile Facility Gets $250,000 State Grant
$250,000 from Michigan’s 2025 budget will be going to enhancing the Soo International-500 Snowmobile Racetrack by way of a community enhancement grant. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud of the efforts made by our state government in Lansing, and particularly Senator John Damoose. The funding...
Mishawaka holds Fourth of July Celebration at Central Park
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - Central Park in Mishawaka had a spirited July Fourth celebration on Thursday. The event was punctuated by the sounds of fireworks going off in the distance. As we look at the children cooling off in the splash pad and frolicking in the park we are reminded...
First look inside the $38 million Mishawaka Fieldhouse opening soon
The $38 million Mishawaka Fieldhouse is nearly complete, with the doors opening around Labor Day. The project broke ground nearly a year ago in June of 2023 and will be considered a national destination for youth sporting events. WSBT had an exclusive first look at the facility as construction nears...
Don’t Rain On Northshore Children’s Parade
SYRACUSE — Muggy weather and rain showers didn’t stop the residents of Syracuse’s East Eli Lilly Road from participating in a neighborhood tradition Thursday, July 4. The Northshore Children’s Parade features kids of all ages in patriotic garb marching through backyards along the Wawasee lakefront. They wave flags and bang on pots and pans while led by organizers Rick Winter and John Feighner.
CAUTION: Michigan is Facing Unhealthy Air Today and Here’s Why
Yesterday marked the Fourth of July, so of course, Michiganders were setting off fireworks to celebrate. However, that has left us waking up to some not-so-great air quality. The less-than-stellar air quality could mean some trouble breathing today in certain parts of the state. The Detroit-area has certainly been affected. Channel 7 (WXYZ) meteorologist, Mike Taylor took to his official Facebook page to let Detroiters know what is going on, and how to stay safe.
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
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