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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
The Jayhawks, Nathan Walton & The Remedy heat up the holiday: Concert Photo Recaps
On a holiday weekend, Local Spins took to the road to catch the first Free Fridays show in Grand Haven and a legendary band at The Acorn in Three Oaks. Photo galleries. Midway through their set at The Acorn in Three Oaks, Mich., on Friday, The Jayhawks delivered a rendition of the appropriately titled, “What Led Me to This Town,” from 2000’s classic, much-admired album, “Smile.”
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...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
Papa Roux serves Bayou, Creole-inspired cuisine in Muskegon
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI — A new eatery is heating up the Lake Michigan shoreline, offering foodies a classic spin on Creole cuisine straight from the Bayou. Owner Rey Peña opened Papa Roux in late May inside one of the 17 Western Market Chalets in downtown Muskegon, 307 West Western Ave., Unit F to bring Creole food and Hawaiian ice to the people of West Michigan.
Taking a S.T.A.N.D: WAR, Int’l offers teen class on dangers of human trafficking July 13
Women at Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) has spent decades providing healing and safe spaces for trafficked women. They also work tirelessly to educate communities about the true nature and dangers of human trafficking. On July 13, the WAR Chest Boutique in Wyoming will host a teen S.T.A.N.D. class for...
Muskegon Farmers Market brings a new generation of customers, vendors downtown
MUSKEGON, MI -- There are 166 vendors rotating through the Muskegon Farmers Market this summer, but it’s a guarantee The Flower Farmer will be there, greeting you with a smile ― and if you’re a regular, by name. Dianne Snow has been a Muskegon Farmers Market mainstay...
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...
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