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BEERS AT THE BRIDGE | How you can enjoy a brew and a concert in Ada this summer
ADA, Mich. — The Beers at the Bridge series, which is a summertime tradition in Ada, is back again! Three concerts will be held at Legacy Park, and visitors will have a chance to try beer from local breweries. Each summer, bands set up near the Ada Covered Bridge...
Innovative equine literacy program proves there’s no horsing around when preventing summer learning loss
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Parents and teachers are constantly looking for new ways to encourage reading, especially during the summer months when kids often put down the books and focus on other things. There’s an organization in Rockford that’s found a creative way to engage young readers. The Equest Center...
Lowell Alum Finds Calling in the MI Army National Guard
Lowell Area Schools alumni fan out across the state, country and even the world after graduation. While many have a general idea of where they’d like to land after completing their high school education, that path isn’t always apparent immediately. In Logan Hesche’s case, it wasn’t until he...
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Opens Ionia Rehabilitation Center
IONIA, MI – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow continues to expand its reach in Mid-Michigan with the opening of a new rehabilitation center in Ionia. UM Health-Sparrow Ionia Rehabilitation Center, 205 S. Dexter St., Ionia, combines with a pain management clinic that opened at the site in April, and responds to a community need for rehabilitation services close to home. The project reflects UM Health-Sparrow’s commitment to the region and our mission to expand access to care.
Cup of Grace: Brewing Community and Love in Every Cup
On the corner of Alden Nash and Cascade Road, nestled in a quaint trailer, Cup of Grace has become more than just a mobile coffee business. It’s a beacon of kindness and exceptional coffee. This delightful venture, led by Heidi Gingerich, boasts a unique origin story and a mission deeply rooted in love and grace.
Nearly 1 year later, local homeowner struggles to get tornado damage paid for
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Months after an EF 1 Tornado ripped through Kent County one local homeowner is stuck in coverage gridlock- saying his insurance company refuses to cover the near $30,000 repair costs. Dave Cobb grew up in a set of townhomes just down the street from his...
Third Annual Fallasburg Village Celebration Will Bring Past to Life
We received the following press release from the Fallasburg Historical Society. Lowell, MI: The Fallasburg Historical Society invites everyone to their third annual Fallasburg Village Celebration! The celebration will be held on Saturday, July 27th from 11 am to 8 pm in the historic Fallasburg Village nestled in the eastern end of Kent County at 14029 Covered Bridge Rd NE in Lowell.
West Michigan Sports Commission plans to keep proposed soccer stadium booked and busy
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) is partnering with ASM Global to handle the booking policy of the proposed 8,500-seat soccer stadium in downtown Grand Rapids. In a resolution approved by the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) in a meeting on Friday, it was...
Public gets first look at revived ‘transformational’ East Grand Rapids development
Conceptual plans for a seven-building, mixed-use development presented Tuesday night to the East Grand Rapids Planning Commission were met with excitement, some concern about traffic flow, and hopes for an adequate number of affordable housing units. Scott Wierda and Brian DeVries, doing business as Gaslight Investors LLC, presented the project...
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