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Billy Strings’ Dad Terry Barber Inducted Into Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame [Video]
Billy Strings‘ father Terry Barber was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame in Charlotte, MI on Saturday alongside seven other Michigan-based musicians. Barber learned to play from his grandfather and his mother Doreen and grew up with music as a way of life. “Growing up with their music inspired me,” he said.
Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Since Carmen Burgie was struck by a car that paralyzed her at Michigan State University in 2001, she has required a lot of care. Carmen relies on her parents to be her caregivers, as well as an occupational therapist and a massage therapist to help with movement and her muscles. She has been receiving this type of therapy for more than a decade now.
Mass Casualty Exercise to Be Held in Grand Haven August 14
Heads up, Grand Haven! You may notice a lot of police activity in town on Wednesday, August 14 - but it's only a drill. The Ottawa County Department of Emergency Management announced Monday that they will be holding a mass casualty exercise on Wednesday at Harvest Church, with setup beginning at 3 p.m. and the exercise going from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Prison sentence for Cedar Springs man accused of locking child in box
GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - A 48-year-old father from Cedar Springs who prosecutors say locked his seven-year-old son in a wooden box at night has been ordered to spend at least the next 28 months in prison. Judge George Quist said the sentence was appropriate due to the criminal history of...
Here's how two local high schoolers made a big difference for LAUP this summer
HOLLAND — Two students from Holland High School were chosen to participate in a national internship program focused on young leaders this summer. Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez each participated in the Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development and services nationwide. Fleites Marcelo and Martinez were selected to represent the Grand Rapids area. ...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
Sushi Restaurant Permanently Closes One Grand Rapids Location
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to yet another restaurant. Recently we shared with you that a wine bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids closed it's doors. Now, a sushi restaurant with multiple Michigan locations has shuttered one of its Grand Rapids' eateries. The owners of Maru Sushi describe it as...
EGR girls volleyball takes the field tomorrow night
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s back to school time, which means it’s back to high school sports. This week, the football field in East Grand Rapids will see lots of action, but not with football! Girls’ volleyball is happening this Wednesday on the school’s 50-yard line for “Rally on Reeds.” Today, we have EGR’s Head Volleyball Coach Bruce Hungerford here along with Ella and Gwen, a couple of players on the team.
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posted a bizarre video of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talking to a doll on Monday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The post Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video first appeared on Mediaite.
Sushi Restaurant Permanently Closes One Grand Rapids Location
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to yet another restaurant. Recently we shared with you that a wine bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids closed it's doors. Now, a sushi restaurant with multiple Michigan locations has shuttered one of its Grand Rapids' eateries. The owners of Maru Sushi describe it as...
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