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Big Lots plans to close one Grand Rapids area store
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Discount retailer Big Lots plans to close its store at 4254 28th St. SE in the suburb of Kentwood. The company, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates about 1,400 stores in 48 states, has a notice on its website for the Kentwood location stating that the location is closing, and that savings of up to 20% are available on inventory.
Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to Hold Summer Olympics for Veteran Members, Volunteers and Staff
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) will hold a Summer Olympics party for veteran members, volunteers and staff on July 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Home at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. The party will include field games, food trucks and entertainment.
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...
Your voter guide for Michigan's August primary election: See who's on the ballot
Amid all the visits Michigan's seen lately from the presidential candidates — as well as a lot of other news involving a switch among presumptive Democratic nominees, an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and more — it would be understandable if some voters lost track of our upcoming August 6 primary. ...
Thick smoke arrives from the north today, See the smoke forecast
Wildfire smoke is thickening up north and west of Michigan. Our first wave of smoke is forecasted to move into Michigan. Our best model shows the high resolution forecast of where and when the smoke will cover our sky. The wildfires are raging in Canada. Below is a map of...
New Line of Boots Honors University of Michigan’s 2023 Championship Football Team
Wolverine a 141-year-old boot and clothing company in Rockford in west Michigan, today has launched a limited-edition Wolverine x University of Michigan Team #144 Commemorative 1000 Mile Boot. The 1000 Mile Boot pays homage to the Wolverines’ historical College Football Playoff National Championship win in 2023, where, with grit, resilience,...
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
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