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Northern Michigan weekend forecast: Hot and hazy
A gorgeous weekend of weather is in store for Northern Michigan as high pressure takes control. Warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies will be the theme for most areas. Right off the bat, while most locations will see little to no cloud cover, smoke from Canadian wildfires will cause the sky to have a milky appearance. Where the smoke is thicker, as depicted by the orange colors, the sky will appear to be overcast.
Hulk Hogan Launching New Beer In Michigan – Here Is Where You Can Meet Him
Hulk Hogan is hosting several appearances in Michigan. You can catch the former WWE superstar today, July 24th, 2024, and tomorrow July 25th, 2024 in the Great Lakes State. Hogan is promoting his new beer brand, Real American Beer. Where will Hulk Hogan be in Michigan?. Hulk Hogan will be...
'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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Historic Muskegon brewery resurrected for first time since Prohibition
MUSKEGON, MI -- A piece of Muskegon history has been resurrected after nearly 90 years of laying dormant. The Muskegon Brewing Company brand is back, not far from its original birthplace overlooking Muskegon Lake. The historic brewing company is pouring eight new ales at Muskegon’s newest development, Adelaide Pointe. This...
Florida Everblades Sign Former UMass Forward Reed Lebster
The Florida Everblades have signed former UMass and Michigan State forward Reed Lebster to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. View the original article to see embedded media. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Mich., Lebster saw time with both the Spartans and Everblades this past season. In 35 games with Michigan State, Lebster scored six goals and added 13 assists for 19 points. With Florida, he got into five playoff games but didn't register a point. While Lebster spent this past year with the Spartans, he played for UMass from 2019-2023. Over the course of his five-year NCAA career, he...
Discover the Grand Rapids area: Homes you can buy for half a million dollars
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the Grand Rapids area, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Love R&B? Concert/Party Coming Back To Grand Rapids This Fall
Do you love R&B music? Have you heard of R&B Only?. The R&B Only Live Fall & Winter tour dates have been officially announced!. According to their official announcement, the anticipation is high and the shows will most likely sell out. R&B Only. As an avid fan of R&B-Only concerts,...
City and Lime launch innovative ‘micromobility’ initiative
Lime and the City of Grand Rapids recently announced a new initiative aimed at expanding the affordability of shared e-scooters and e-bikes to residents who qualify for state, city and federal subsidies. The City of Grand Rapids is taking a pioneering step by embarking on a pilot program to directly subsidize trips taken via the Lime Access program. Lime, a leading provider of shared electric vehicles around the world, already offered Grand Rapids residents 50 percent off trip discounts based on need and on geographical area throughout its time in the city. With this new pilot program, Lime Access will provide five free 30-minute rides a day to all eligible residents, and Lime is working with researchers from McGill University to determine what lessons can be applied to equity in micromobility moving forward.
Former financial advisor sentenced for embezzling $260,000 from clients in Kent Co.
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A former financial advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing from clients in Kent County has been sentenced. Jaime Westenbarger, 46, will spend a minimum of two and a half years in jail for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients. Westenbarger previously worked for...
3 from Wayne, Macomb, Isabella counties share $697,000 Michigan Lottery win
FRANKFORT, Mich. – Three people from Wayne, Macomb, and Isabella counties are splitting a $697,000 Michigan Lottery win. The trio matched the Fantasy 5 numbers from the July 12 drawing: 08-17-18-24-29. They’re splitting $697,974, so each person gets $232,658. David Constantakis, 68, of Wayne County, bought his winning...
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