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New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
Horse races, demolition derby planned for 2024 Muskegon County Fair
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - The Muskegon County Fair kicks off later this month with five days of fun. The annual fair is Monday, July 22 at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. in Fruitport. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Transplant House Opens To Support West Michigan Families on Organ Transplant Journey
I truly believe that the greatest gift you can give another person is the gift of life. I've been an organ donor for over 10 years, and I'm the grateful loved one of someone who is still here today thanks to a desperately needed kidney transplant. When it comes to...
Laketown Twp. Manager Meshkin Announces Retirement Plans
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 5, 2024) – After 35 years, Al Meshkin has decided to step away as Laketown Township’s manager. He gave notice of his intentions in a formal letter to the township board during a workshop session on Wednesday, indicating that he would retire from the post on January 3rd. During his tenure that began in 1990, Meshkin has seen the Lakeshore municipality acquire Wolters Woods, Sanctuary Woods, Huyser Farm and Shore Acres parks, along with the Felt Mansion. In addition, the township set up 12 miles of bike paths; built a new fire station; acquired more land for its beach; and added pickleball courts to the township hall park campus.
'DAMN' | 5-year-old has Grand Rapids crowd in hysterics at Luke Bryan concert
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Last week, country music superstar Luke Bryan performed in front of thousands of fans at Van Andel Arena, but one of his younger fans may have stolen the show. Ella might only be five years old, but she proved to be a little more grown-up...
Good news so far for Michigan’s fruit crops after too-early flowering
An early spring might sound like a good thing to you and me. An early spring to a Michigan fruit grower is a nightmare. So far, the fruit growers’ nightmares are not coming true. An extremely warm February and a warmer-than-normal March developed Michigan’s fruit buds very early. The...
Trash Skipped? City of Grand Rapids Says It May Be Your Fault
Grand Rapids is lucky to have a pretty efficient and easy-to-deal with trash service offered by the city. As long as you follow the simple rules they provide between which day to place it out, which can you use, and making sure your account has money on it- it's pretty easy and stress free to get your trash picked up.
Hudsonville Teen Escapes Unharmed Before Car Bursts into Flames in Ottawa County Rollover
A 19-year-old driver managed to escape from his car uninjured before the vehicle caught fire following a rollover crash in Ottawa County. The incident occurred yesterday evening, according to WZZM 13. The crash happened at around 11:45 p.m. on 96th Avenue near Bingham Street in Blendon Township, deputies stated. The...
Holland Ambassador Academy Applications Now Being Accepted
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 6, 2024) – The proverbial curtain will be raised on how the city of Holland actually works. Applications are now being accepted for city residents to apply for the Holland Ambassador Academy. City Manager Keith Van Beek explained what the program is all about. Space...
Learning trades is helping Grand Rapids area kids avoid gun violence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When you think about guns, you may imagine a pistol or rifle, but a West Michigan organization is helping kids get more acquainted with the types of guns you'd see on a construction site - like a nail gun or a caulking gun. "Kids look...
Hospice patient's wish fulfilled with playing the blues, family, and his favorite pizza
GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Friday at Porter Hills Village, Peter Paolini, 64, played the blues with his harmonica alongside a local blues guitarist. In the audience were his five older siblings, and other family members who had come from throughout the country for "Peterpalooza." "He would play his...
Dozens Come Down With COVID After Attending Concert in West Michigan
If you recently attended the Flaming Lips concert at GLC Live by 20 Monroe, you may want to test for COVID. A friend of mine attended the show on Saturday, June 29, and a few days later posted on social media that she had tested positive for COVID. At the time, I didn't think anything of it - I'd been reading that COVID cases were on the rise as the new FLiRT variant makes its way across the country.
Leader of Hispanic Center of Western Michigan stepping down
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The president of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is stepping down from her position effective July 17. Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez joined the center in 2017 as director of finance and was named president of the organization earlier this year. She was credited in a news release for helping oversee the organization during a period of growth.
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