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Macatawa Water Festival will celebrate water, learning and fun
HOLLAND — If you’re looking for a day out with the family that's educational and fun, look no further than the Macatawa Water Festival. Hosted by the ODC Network and Windmill Island Gardens, this free event will run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 13. More than 20 community...
'Fear-free grooming' for your furry friend in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Does your dog get anxious at the groomers?. You’re in luck, because a local dog training school offers "fear-free grooming" for those furry friends who get stressed when they hear the sound of hair clippers, nail trimmers or the blow dryer. A Pleasant Dog...
Hot n’ Now: America’s Lost Relic Is Still In Business Here In Michigan
My grandparents have lived in Holland most of my life so I frequently visited Holland State Park growing up. My favorite building to drive past was always this closed Hot n' Now shop where my dad said he would buy a bunch of super cheap hamburgers that "got me through school".
Car show held in downtown Muskegon to raise funds for veteran suicide prevention
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Around 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles packed into downtown Muskegon on Saturday for the eighth annual Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show and Benefit. Hosted at Hod Rod Harley Davidson from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the yearly event is held by Lighthouse for Veterans to raise funds for veteran suicide prevention.
Saginaw man in serious condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan
MUSKEGON, MI - A Saginaw man and teen were hospitalized after being rescued from Lake Michigan on Friday, July 5. The Muskegon Department of Public Safety responded to the water emergency around 4:30 p.m. at Pere Marquette Beach after two people saw the man, 30, and the girl, 13, struggling in the water, a news release said.
More Than 15 New Restaurants Have Opened in West Michigan So Far in 2024
Looking for a new restaurant to try? You're in luck! From breakfast, to seafood, to tacos, to all-you-can eat joints, more than 15 new restaurants have opened so far this year!. West Michigan continues to be awesome for foodies! Last year alone, more than 40 new local restaurants joined the...
Years after suffering a nearly life-ending stroke, Lauren Sall gets invited to her first Adaptive Crossfit Games
HOLLAND, Mich. — In 2019, 13 ON YOUR SIDE introduced you to Lauren Sall (then Ziegler). The conversation came seven months after Sall had a stroke — what she described as the worst moment of her life. "I couldn't walk, couldn't eat solid food, couldn't move," Sall said....
Holland Education Foundation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 7, 2024) – A financial boost for Holland Public Schools is beginning its 40th year of coming alongside the district, its teachers and its students to help them achieve their dreams. That’s according to the Holland Education Foundation’s Executive Director Kate Bolt. Bolt...
2024 Ballpark Movie Nights: Catch Double Feature Family Fun in GR this Summer
Families in West Michigan, here’s something you’ll want to get of off the sidelines for: Family Fare Flix on the Field at LMCU Ballpark in Grand Rapids!. On select evenings this summer, you and your family can spread your blankets out and enjoy not one, but two full-length feature films under the stars.
Thousands gathered around Gillett Bridge for Grands Rapids’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show
Around 8,000 fireworks were shot off the Gillett Bridge in Downtown Grand Rapids on July 6 during the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Thousands crowded the Blue Bridge, Pearl Street Bridge and the surrounding area to see the 22-minute show. The Fourth of July celebration started around...
Car show in Muskegon raises awareness for veteran suicide
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The annual Heykoop Veteran Memorial Car Show and Benefit returned to Muskegon for its 8th annual. The event raises awareness about the struggle many veterans face. The fundraiser was hosted by Lighthouse for Veterans and was held at Hot Rod Harley Davidson in Muskegon. "Everything that...
Teenager, man rescued from Lake Michigan at Muskegon's Pere Marquette Park
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Water rescue operations are underway at Muskegon's Pere Marquette Park. According to the Muskegon Professional Firefighters, a teenage girl and an adult man have been pulled out of the water. 'A matter of life and death': Tips to stay safe when out on the water. The...
New ‘coastal Italian’ dining experience coming to downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Allora, a new restaurant described as a “fresh coastal Italian dining experience,” is expected to open by the end of the year at a renovated space in the Windquest Building that formerly housed Reserve Wine & Food. Luke VerHulst, who spent a decade...
Police reports: Sniper shot man as he stood up holding fake bomb
Immediately after the standoff that ended when a Michigan State Police sniper shot and killed a man suspected of carrying a homemade bomb, they refused to specify what prompted them to open fire, saying only it was a "perceived threat."
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