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'This has been a lifelong dream for me'
Jul. 25—There were plenty of smiles, and even some tears shed, when Spring Lake's Carson Hein received an offer to play football at Grand Valley State University. "That was a really emotional moment for me, and for both of my parents, too," Hein said. "This has been a lifelong dream for me." kAmv'$& 7@@E32== CF?D :? E96 w6:? 72>:=J] r2CD@?'D 8C2?5A2[ y:> $4922A[ A=2J65 46?E6C 2E vC2?5 '2==6Jj ...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds "war criminal" sign during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
(CBS DETROIT) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in a joint meeting on Wednesday to garner support for the war between Israel and Hamas, and a Democratic representative from Michigan sent a clear message during his speech. During the speech, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, held up a sign that read "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. Tlaib posted a photo of herself holding the sign on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, "I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is...
Water main break closes Hudsonville street for repairs
HUDSONVILLE, MI – Hudsonville residents are being advised to avoid the area of 40th Avenue and Glenview Court due to a water main break. The water main break was reported around 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, on the City of Hudsonville Facebook page. Repair crews were on the scene working to repair the main break Thursday afternoon, the city said.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor Melvindale Police Officer killed in the line of duty
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 26, to honor the life and service of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, who passed away in the line of duty. “Officer Mohamed Said was a...
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
Rising prices cause tampon shortage in Michigan
Many women in Michigan find themselves lacking access to menstrual health products because of their financial situation amid rising prices. Local non-profits are working to provide the products many of us take for granted, but they're experiencing a shortage of tampons.
Healthcare center construction underway in northeast Michigan
Construction has begun for a new senior service center in Alpena, which will provide services in-house and to residents homes as needed. The project has been in the works since 2023. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide the...
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Four candidates vying for open northern Ottawa County commission seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Four candidates are running to become the next Ottawa County commissioner for District 10, one of the northernmost areas of the county. The district is currently represented by Republican Roger Bergman, who announced last year he would not be seeking reelection. District 10 covers the...
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