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Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In the spirit of healing, a summer getaway is desperately needed seven months into this hectic year for relaxation and adventure. Bonfires and reading on the beach and scenic hikes sound amazing. While traditional hotels have typically been my preference, in recent years family and friends have convinced us to try short-term vacation rentals for affordability, privacy, options and perks.
Take a Look at Downtown Grand Rapids Then and Now
I've written about downtown Grand Rapids rebirth many times, looking back through the lens of many historical photos. It is always amazing to look back at where we were then, and where we are now. One of the earliest photos I can find through Grand City Archives is from 1865,...
Michigan voters react to President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Just a few hours after President Joe Biden announced he'll be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, Michiganders are speaking out about his decision. "I was really hoping he would just continue to stay in the race, but I understand," said Grand...
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours Saturday in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for the Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. It was the first campaign trail stop since an assassination attempt on Trump and his acceptance of the party nomination Thursday...
A beautiful community on the water in Whitehall
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Everybody loves to be on or near the water in the summertime, and many also crave the serenity the water brings during the cooler Michigan months. There’s such a strong desire to live, or have a second home, along the lakeshore. Today, we’re seeing...
Kent County Allocates Funds from Opioid Settlement for Enhanced Support Services and Prevention Efforts
In a recent push to address the ongoing opioid crisis, Kent County has outlined how it will utilize funds from an opioid settlement, which stems from lawsuits against various entities within the pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. According to WOOD TV, the county's Board of Commissioners has given the green light to a detailed plan that disperses the settlement monies over a range of support services and prevention efforts to mitigate the issue over the next two years.
Uncovering The Truth: M6 Henry Freeway Woes In Kent County Revealed
One of the big nightmare roads in Michigan is right here in Kent County. Welcome to a rollercoaster road trip across Kent County on the M-6 Henry Freeway. The M-6 has been a God send for drivers crossing Kent County into Ottawa County and back, not having to drive through downtown Grand Rapids and clogging up the roads.
Sandy Pensler drops out of 2024 race for US Senate
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Republican candidate Sandy Pensler has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate. Pensler made the announcement at Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Grand Rapids Saturday evening. Pensler endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers while on stage. Pensler was...
NOT AFFECTED | County dispatches in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon counties not affected by IT outage
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage affected companies around the world, including banks, airlines, media outlets and more. The cause of the outage stems from an issue with the CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity technology company. While there are reports of the outage affecting flights, banks and other companies...
States With The Most Breweries? Michigan Doesn’t Even Crack the Top 5
If we're not Beer City USA anymore then-- who are we?. Since first winning the prestigious title from the annual USA Today 10Best reader poll in 2012 the city of Grand Rapids, MI has been considered Mecca for beer lovers. According to Experience Grand Rapids,. beer tourism now accounts for...
At townhall, Wolverine Worldwide faulted for ‘woeful’ PFAS effort
ROCKFORD, MI — The filter doesn’t fit Julie Zahm’s sink. Instead, she and husband Bernard get water for drinking, cooking, gardening and feeding animals from the downstairs laundry room at their house on Courtland Drive NE across the street from Wolverine Worldwide headquarters. If you purchase a...
Residents attend PFAS meeting in Rockford
Between 150 to 200 residents attended Thursday’s meeting in Rockford, where the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, and the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team gave updates on locations in and around Rockford where PFAS had been discovered, as well as any links that contamination may have to the dumping of tannery waste by nearby Wolverine Worldwide.
Republican candidates say Ottawa County GOP asked them to end primary campaigns
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — Republicans running for office in Ottawa County held a press conference Friday morning at Veterans Park in Hudsonville. Several candidates running for the Board of Commissioners say the Ottawa County Republican Party asked them to end their campaigns if the party chose not to endorse them.
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