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DDA Approves Moving Downtown Forward TIF Plan
A long-debated new tax increment (TIF) plan – called Moving Downtown Forward, which would extend downtown’s TIF 97 plan by another 30 years – took a major step forward Friday after Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members unanimously approved it, sending it on to city commissioners for final approval.
Fremont High School Boys Cross Country: A Legacy of Excellence
The Fremont High School boys cross country team has etched its name into the annals of Michigan high school athletics. In 2020, the Packers celebrated a milestone that many programs can only dream of—securing their tenth state championship. This remarkable achievement not only underscores the program’s sustained excellence but also cements its legacy as one of the most successful in the state.
Old 27 Motor Tour comes to Clare, Harrison Street Fair next week
This year’s 18th annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour arrives in Clare County August 22nd for an evening visit in the City until they leave on the morning of the 23rd to head for an afternoon visit at the Harrison Street Fair. Each August since 2006, a long line...
Brewstillery has ‘off the chain’ test launch in Lake Michigan beach town
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- After a “not-so-soft” opening weekend last Saturday, a husband-and-wife-owned brewery and distillery is gearing up to fully open to the Grand Haven community. Kurt and Wendy Knoth are set to host a grand opening for Off the Chain Brewstillery the weekend of Aug. 24...
The Termigator: Florida man coming home to hunt West Michigan lake’s elusive alligator
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A Florida man looks to save the day in his West Michigan hometown. Or, at least see if there really is an alligator in Crockery Lake. “If it’s there, I’ll find it,” Dan Rooks, 38, told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Reports of...
Meet model, actress and Michigan native Kate Upton in Holland next week
HOLLAND, Mich. — If you've ever wanted to meet supermodel and Michigan native Kate Upton, West Michiganders will have a chance next week to say hello. Upton is making an appearance at the newly remodeled Butternut Family Fare in Holland on Friday, Aug. 23 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
World-famous 31st annual pig roast returning to West Michigan beach
GRAND HAVEN, MI - The 31st annual World-Famous Pedro’s Pig Roast is coming back to Grand Haven this weekend to raise money for the Momentum Center and other mental health services in West Michigan. All ages are invited to the event on Saturday, Aug. 17 at City Beach, just...
A portal has appeared near the shores of Lake Michigan. See where it takes you.
MUSKEGON, MI - Driving down Shoreline Drive downtown Muskegon this week, it was hard for residents to miss the giant copper-colored circle that has gone up on the west side of the freeway. The ‘PORTAL’ is a 45-foot circle of Corten steel constructed by local artist Lee S. Brown. It...
West Michigan paddle board tours: Hop aboard for a sunset float, or silly costume themes
HOLLAND, MI -- Explore West Michigan waterways while balancing in your best costume on a stand-up paddle board with this Holland-area tour group. Tulip City Paddle Tours in Holland hosts monthly themed tours, weekly sunset floats and individual lessons and party paddles. This is the company’s third season, getting larger...
Family-owned fruit grower celebrates 100 years at Muskegon Farmers Market
MUSKEGON, MI -- Hart-based Golden Hart Fruit Farm and its sweet cherries have been a fixture of the Muskegon Farmers Market since 1924, and the market on Saturday will pay homage to the farm with a 100-year anniversary celebration. “Reaching 100 years of serving this community is a testament to...
MICHIGAN URBAN LEGEND: The Kelloggsville Haunted Classroom
Kelloggsville is not a town – it’s a school district with parts in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Wyoming. The high school is located in Wyoming, at 4787 Division Avenue. It’s in this school where a particular haunting is said to take place. THE URBAN LEGEND:. Sometime during...
Pro-Palestine groups from GR to march at Democratic National Convention
A bus from West Michigan will drive to the Democratic National Convention next week with its passengers planning to march alongside thousands calling for Palestinian liberation.
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