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Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with Hudsonville’s SuperScoop Bars!
Mark your calendars, ice cream lovers! This Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day, and Hudsonville Ice Cream is turning up the summer fun with a delicious celebration. Get ready for a treat because Hudsonville is giving away over 5,000 of their iconic new SuperScoop Bars throughout the Midwest. Here’s how you can join in on the sweet festivities!
Michigan couple in their 80s were shot to death; Murder investigation continues
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — The death certificates of a West Michigan couple killed in their home last month reveal how they died. Jessie and Virginia Seward were found dead in their home on Beaver Drive near Sheridan on June 26. A family member went to check on them and found them both dead.
Muskegon father and son to ride 175 roller coasters this summer alone
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Ups and downs. Matt Robert’s every day is full of them. “I am the chief trial attorney for the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office," said Matt, walking through Michigan's Adventure theme park. “Right now, I'd be in my suit. I'd be at the office. I'd...
Republican candidates say Ottawa County GOP asked them to end primary campaigns
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — Republicans running for office in Ottawa County held a press conference Friday morning at Veterans Park in Hudsonville. Several candidates running for the Board of Commissioners say the Ottawa County Republican Party asked them to end their campaigns if the party chose not to endorse them.
Gun Lake Tribe Raises Elevated Water Tower
SHELBYVILLE, MI – The Gun Lake Tribe recently raised the final major piece of the water tower adjacent to the tribe’s government campus in Shelbyville. The final piece added to the tower was its one-million-gallon water tank, emblazoned with the logo of the tribe. Groundbreaking for the elevated water tower took place in June 2023 as a blessing and water ceremony, with the project scheduled to be complete and operational by the end of this year.
Vandalism in Downtown Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Grand Haven Department of Public Safety is investigating the vandalism that occurred on Washington Avenue either Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The Clothes Loft at 113 Washington Ave. had a broken window and a flower pot was lifted in front of Grand Haven Vinegar...
Allegiant adds new non-stop destination out of Grand Rapids
Allegiant Travel announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities across the United States this week, including two from Michigan. The routes launch in November but are open to booking now. The new route from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids is to West Palm Beach, Florida...
Grand Rapids wine shop plans to rebrand under new ownership
A popular East Hills wine shop is rebranding under new owners, who say they plan to be careful stewards of the store’s customers and mission. After almost three years working for Leon & Son LLC, General Manager Ben VanderWaal is taking over the operation as owner, alongside his wife Izamar Contreras-Alvarado. The couple plans to close the shop briefly for renovations and reopen it as Ritual Wines next month.
Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In the spirit of healing, a summer getaway is desperately needed seven months into this hectic year for relaxation and adventure. Bonfires and reading on the beach and scenic hikes sound amazing. While traditional hotels have typically been my preference, in recent years family and friends have convinced us to try short-term vacation rentals for affordability, privacy, options and perks.
Allendale farmer challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder for county board seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Allendale farmer who is a frequent public commenter at board meetings is challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder Sylvia Rhodea for the District 8 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners seat in the upcoming Republican primary. David Lee Morren, 63, is challenging Rhodea, 53, in the Aug....
Watch: WOOD TV8 anchors compete in digital reality series
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony only one week away, WOOD TV8’s anchors are getting into the competitive spirit with their own athletic competition: the Octathlon. In a new digital series, News 8’s Brittany Flowers, Lainey Gerber, David Horak, Blake Harms, and eightWest’s...
Donate Life Night celebrates those who have saved lives through organ donation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Usually the main attraction at John Ball Zoo is the animals, but on Thursday night, it was all about people. The zoo hosted Donate Life Night in partnership with Gift of Life Michigan to celebrate people who have donated their organs, and the recipients who are alive today because of someone else.
The Diner on Hackley closed in Muskegon; new fusion restaurant moved in
MUSKEGON, MI - A staple for diner food in the Muskegon area said goodbye in the spring, with a new fusion eatery already saying hello this summer. Muskegon Heights residents Tawayne Davis and Robert Carmean have come together to open a new restaurant offering a mouthwatering twist on soul food and Mexican cuisine.
'You make me want to hit you': Docs reveal new details in Heather Kelley disappearance
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Probable cause documents released Friday by the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office are providing new details surrounding the disappearance of Heather Kelley, and the eventual arrest of her boyfriend Carlos Watts Jr. Kelley, a Portage mother of eight, disappeared on Dec. 10, 2022 after telling her children...
Restoration Takes Flight: How the Air Zoo Restored a Fighter Plane after 68 Years Submerged in Lake Michigan
The U.S. Navy used the Great Lakes as a safe place to conduct training during the height of World War II. One of the most challenging aspects of being a pilot was landing a fighter plane on the deck of the smaller aircraft carriers used for training on Lake Michigan. Inevitably, dozens of planes plunged into the lake including a FM2 Wildcat brought back from the deep more than a decade ago.
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