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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...
Grand Rapids Foodie Fest returns for third year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest was back at Calder Plaza for the third year Saturday. It was the festival’s second day. There were around 40 different food and merchandise vendors at the event selling everything from tacos, noodles and Korean corndogs to clothing and stuffed animals. The festival also had a beer tent, […]
Teen hospitalized after being hit by car in Holland
HOLLAND, Mich. — A teen was injured Thursday night after she was hit by a car in Holland. Police say the crash happened around 11:10 p.m. at 9th Street and Maple Street. The teen had been walking northbound on Maple Street after a fireworks show when she was hit by a westbound vehicle, according to police.
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.
Area teams open state Little League tournaments in both baseball, softball
MARQUETTE — Negaunee took a hit in the Little League Senior Division baseball state tournament on Sunday, but this team of current and future Miners will still advance out of pool play at the event being held in Grand Rapids that started on Friday. That’s because Negaunee opened with...
Eleanor Mae Bosscher
Eleanor Mae Bosscher, 92 went to her eternal home on Saturday July 6, 2024. She was born May 1, 1932 in the town of Lucas to Harry and Gladys (Toering) Ellens. After graduating from Northern Michigan Christian High School, she attended nursing school in Grand Rapids and obtained her nursing degree.
Police, Coast Guard believe suspect in stolen car chase fled into water to get away
The U.S. Coast Guard from Grand Haven has been called in to help search the waters around Ferrysburg after a suspect in a police chase may have jumped into the bayou connected to the Grand River, according to Ottawa County dispatch. The incident began around 4 a.m. on Sunday in...
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...
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
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...
2024 Miss Wheelchair Louisiana talks reign, heads to Michigan to compete for national title
From there, Plowden said she created the non-profit organization, We Matter, which focuses on getting policies changed to ensure that caregivers and members of the disability community get all the necessary resources they need to live a fulfilling quality of life.
West Michigan church lists an AR-15 as a raffle prize, concerning some neighbors
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Soon, the parking lot of New Chapel Church in Comstock Park will have the scene of a summer carnival mixed with games, sermons and giveaways. One of the items up for grabs is an AR-15. "The reason why we raffle off things like bikes or...
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