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Ottawa County sees first rabid animal since 2022
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Michigan Bureau of Laboratories notified the Ottawa County Health Department (OCHD) that a bat the county had submitted for testing came back positive for rabies. Now, the health department is alerting the public. The bat marks the first case of rabies Ottawa County has...
New Mexican Restaurant Serving Massive 4 Pound Burrito Opens in Grand Rapids
Love Mexican food AND a challenge? A new restaurant serving up both is now open in Grand Rapids. Tacos Don Jose, located at 430 68th St. SW, opened for business at the end of June. On opening day the owners shared on social media, "Food is a powerful cornerstone in...
Del Shannon: From Runaway to Runnin’ Down A Dream
Charles Westover, a quiet, introspective kid from Coopersville made a profound impact on the history of rock and roll. After topping the charts with “Runaway,” he recorded another half-dozen top 20 singles and reached the Billboard Hot 100 on 17 occasions. “He was Del Shannon on stage, but...
Allegiant announces eight new Routes
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country. The new route to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida includes:. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Nov. 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as...
At Last Grand Rapids Popular Sovengard Restaurant Reopens
The Sovengard Biergarten Restaurant has finally reopened after two long years at their new location, 1232 Bridge Street, NW. They closed their doors 20 months ago and didn't move far, just up Bridge Street a bit, but to a larger and more welcoming building and in a quieter location. They had hoped to reopen long before this but there were many construction delays.
Win tickets to a waterfront show at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival!
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival 2024 will be held from July 26 to August 4, 2024 in Grand Haven, Michigan. The festival celebrates the men and women of the United States Coast Guard with parades, memorials, picnics, carnival rides, fireworks, car shows, craft fairs, and other family-friendly events. We...
Here Are 3 Must-Visit Dog Bars in Michigan
Have you ever heard of a dog bar? Dog café? Indoor dog park? There are so many ways to say the same thing: dogs are welcome here. Dog owners know that at times it can be difficult to balance puppy playtime with your own social life as many place do not allow dogs-- but what if you didn't have to choose between staying in with your pup and going out with your friends?
Three Easy Walking Trails To Visit In Grand Rapids
If you're anything like me, getting over the mental hurdle of going out to do something physically active can be tougher than whatever activity I'm going to do. A short, easy hike that you barely break a sweat on can seem like climbing Everest. Or, sometimes you want to just get out of the house but not push yourself all that hard.
New Restaurant Opens Inside Grand Rapids Board Game Lounge
A Grand Rapids board game lounge is continuing to evolve!. House Rules Board Game Lounge opened in late 2020 at 404 Ionia Ave. SW., across from the downtown market. The owner had previously operated a bottle shop, Craft Beer Cellar, at the site, and decided to re-open with the new board games lounge concept.
GRAM on the Green offers free music on Thursday nights this summer
Enjoy fantastic live music and check out all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer during 88.1 WYCE’s concert series, GRAM on the Green. Join GRAM and 88.1 FM WYCE on Thursday nights from 6 – 8:30 p.m., for an evening filled with outdoor live music, hands-on art making, food trucks, and a cash bar.
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer City...
Humane Society of West Michigan takes in 12 beagles from research facility
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — About a week ago, the Humane Society of West Michigan took in 12 beagles from a research facility. These dogs lived their entire lives in wire cages, in a room with no windows and a concrete floor. Now, they’re getting a chance at a new...
Eco-friendly drone to be deployed at Ludington beach project July 17
Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) will showcase an innovative, remote-controlled beach-cleaning device designed and deployed to collect refuse and plastic litter from Michigan beaches along the Great Lakes shorelines. A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW), a Ludington-based environmental nonprofit group, has...
Nashville recording artist Sophia McIntosh to perform at Wyoming’s Lamar Park July 16
Nashville recording artist Sophia McIntosh will perform at Lamar Park on July 16 at 6 p.m. as part of the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series. The Jenison-based, 18-year-old indie pop singer has worked with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and co-penned songs with two-time Grammy Awards-winning Rebecca Lynn Howard, industry legend Rick Beresferd, Linde LaChance, and Brian Maher. McIntosh was also co-writer on Justin Moore’s #1 song, “Small Town USA.”
New mural aims to brighten the day of people in downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. -- A new mural on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue by The Rapid Central Station bus terminal brings vibrancy to the area with colorful hearts and peace symbols improving the view of commuters. “Enjoy the Ride” or “And Away We Go” was created by Reb Roberts and Carmel...
Broadway Grand Rapids Has Record-Breaking Season
Broadway Grand Rapids is celebrating a record-breaking attendance and ticket sales in the 2023-2024 Season which ended yesterday with MJ the Musical. With more than 157,000 attendees over the course of the season, this marks an unparalleled achievement in the 35-year history of Broadway Grand Rapids. Touring Broadway shows played...
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