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Ultimate Guide to Breakaway Music Festival: Marshmello, Slander & Our Must-See Picks
Local Spins’ ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’ columnist Todd Ernst reveals his top picks for this weekend’s electronic music smorgasbord at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park. The preview, schedule and more. SCROLL DOWN FOR DAILY SCHEDULES, TICKET INFO AND USER TIPS. Last year, I referred to...
FNBM announces Tim Hoekstra as VP, Commercial Banking
FNBM is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Hoekstra as VP, Commercial Banking. Hoekstra will focus on building banking relationships in the greater Kalamazoo and Portage areas and comes to FNBM with over 22 years of experience in commercial banking. “I’m excited to return to such a strong community bank,” said Hoekstra. “I look forward to assisting local business owners while continuing to provide the exceptional customer service FNBM is known for.” Hoekstra is a WMU graduate.
Boys hoops state-champion coach steps down at Grand Rapids Catholic Central
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – One of Michigan’s most successful boys high school basketball head coaches of the last decade is stepping down at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. T.J. Meerman has resigned as Catholic Central’s boys hoops coach after 11 years atop the program, athletic director Joe Curcuru confirmed.
Michigan Community Hosting Free Laundry Day At Local Laundromat
One thing I've learned in life is that everyone doesn't have the same opportunities or resources as the next person. Everyone in the world is living a different life and has gone down a different path as the decisions and circumstances they are in are unique to them. No two people live the same life or have the same circumstances so we shouldn't judge anyone based upon what they do and do not have access to.
George Kachnowski of Beverly Hills wins Michigan Senior Net Amateur
FLINT – George Kachnowski of Beverly Hills, 71 years-young and playing in GAM Net events this summer for the first time, rolled to a three-shot victory in the 8th Michigan Senior Net Amateur Championship presented by Michigan Golf Live Wednesday at Flint Golf Club. Kachnowski, retired from a lengthy...
Fenton Man Wins Big Playing Michigan Lottery Lucky For Life
A last-minute decision to purchase a Michigan Lottery ticket paid off for a Fenton man. The lucky winner, Matthew Russell, won $25,000 a year for life playing Lucky for Life. Like most lottery winners seem to do, Russell took a lump sum payout of $390,000. Russell matched the five white...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Where fatal crashes are up and down across Michigan
Fewer people died in Michigan traffic crashes in 2023 than the previous two years. The 1,095 fatalities marked a 1.5% decline from the previous three years, according to an annual report published last month by Michigan State Police. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
Rite Aid confirms it's closing all stores in Michigan
(CBS DETROIT) — Rite Aid confirmed that it is closing all of its Michigan stores after filing for bankruptcy.The company filed bankruptcy in 2023 after struggling over recent years amid opioid lawsuits. In 2022, the company settled for up to $30 million after its pharmacies were accused of contributing to an oversupply of prescription opioids. Rite Aid said it has been plagued by high rent costs for underperforming stores, noting that the company closed more than 200 struggling locations in recent years. In response, the company announced store closures over the last year. The latest closure will impact more than 170 stores in Michigan.A notice of additional closures was filed in June in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey. The filing included 27 more stores in Michigan and Ohio, five of which are in Metro Detroit. Rite Aid previously announced 19 other stores closing in the state last year and 12 additional stores.
PreK4All is kind of free, here’s what you should know
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan expanded its free pre-K for all this year, but before parents sign up for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) there are a few things to know. “We always expect a great school year, and we tell the kids to expect a great school year,”...
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
Is Mother Nature Sending Michigan Nasty Messages?
Many of us Michiganders have plenty to say about Mother Nature when the weather ruins our plans, but is she sending nasty messages to us via weather radar maps?. Michiganders are lucky to get a good balance of all four seasons. It is not perfect each year but still great to experience.
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