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Hamilton janitor retires after 47 years from same school that he graduated from
HAMILTON, Michigan — When the first morning bell rang at Hamilton High School Thursday morning, nothing was amiss. The buses were rumbling from the parking lot. Shoes were squeaking on the linoleum floors from late arrivals rushing to class. Chuck Brueker was sweeping the cafeteria before the lunch rush.
Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tells Michigan voters not to be distracted by ‘name calling’
KENTWOOD, MI - Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Hon. Gina Raimondo, former governor of Rhode Island, visited the Grand Rapids community Thursday morning to talk Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to create an “Opportunity Economy.”. The visit to Broadleaf Brewery & Spirits in Kentwood marks Emhoff’s third campaign-related...
West Michigan Zillow listings show price reductions on home prices
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — If you've skimmed Zillow recently, you may have noticed that there's a lot of homes listed for sale that have gone through some price reductions, anywhere from $5,000 to $25,000. Walter Perschbacher is the Vice President of Greenridge Realty in Grand Rapids. He explained that...
Grand Rapids Is The Only City Without 24 Hour Dispensaries
Grand Rapids is trying to keep your high to a timely limit. Did you know that there are Michigan cities that have 24-hour dispensaries?. Why does Grand Rapids not have any? These questions must be answered!. Why Does Grand Rapids Not Have Any 24HR Dispos?. As you may know, there...
Michigan events to check out this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Let’s take a look at some things happening in west Michigan and around the state this long holiday weekend!. You can start the walk across the Mackinac Bridge from either Mackinaw City or Saint Ignace. There’s no fee or registration to participate in the walk and you will get a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk! If you’re traveling on Monday, make note that the bridge is closed from 6:30am to noon.
Where Can The Mature Grand Rapids Crowd Go For A Good Time?
Grand Rapids is blessed with some pretty cool bars, restaurants and clubs to have a good time. But as we all age, our tastes change, the crowd at the bar/restaurant gets younger and younger, and you are feeling a little out of it and more uncomfortable. You are not getting...
Living 9/11 memorial renews promise; never forget those who ran into Twin Towers
Saturday, September 7, firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders will be climbing the stairs at LMCU Ballpark, marking 23 years since the attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United Flight 93. The Grand Rapids 9/11 memorial Stair Climb simulates...
Discover The History Of US Navy Ships Named After Michigan Cities – Including the new USNS Lansing
The US Navy has a long history of naming ships in its feet for states and other geographic names. There are now 4 ships named after cities in Michigan with a recent naming of the USNS Lansing. The vessel is being constructed now a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. When constructed,...
DeVos Place to become early voting site ahead of November presidential election
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids voters will have another site where they can vote early and in-person ahead of the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. The City of Grand Rapids has added DeVos Place as a fourth new early voting site, in addition to the three locations that were used in the previous February and August primary elections this year. City commission approved the four early voting sites at its Tuesday, Aug. 27 meeting.
Mitten-shaped spotlight: Pair of campaign events set for Michigan today
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The well-trod campaign trail in Michigan is being walked once again Thursday, as both the Harris and Trump campaigns hold events in the mitten state. Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, appeared in Grand Rapids Thursday morning. He's highlighted how Vice President Harris will create an "Opportunity Economy." Gina Raimondo, the former Governor of Rhode Island, and U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D - MI) also spoke.
West Michigan Students Can Be Harry Potter With New Hogwarts Experience
West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...
Patriot Golf Days tournament raises money for area military, first responder families
OTSEGO, Mich. — A golf outing benefiting the families of military and first responders returned to a West Michigan golf course. For the fourth year in a row, the LYNX Golf Course in Otsego and the local Folds of Honor committee held the Patriot Golf Day on Friday. Local:...
Grand Rapids organization targets unused, underutilized Kent County spaces for housing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas continue to grow, one organization is looking to add more housing to accommodate it. Brooke Oosterman is the executive director of Housing Next, a local organization dedicated to advocating for housing opportunities in Kent and Ottawa County. "We...
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