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Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
How Zeeland East shut out Zeeland West for 5-0 start to season full of potential
ZEELAND - As Levi Rodriguez darted ahead, he eyed the goal and delivered. Just five games into the season, the Zeeland East sophomore has seven goals and has led the resurgent Chix to a perfect start in boys soccer. The goal gave the Chix a 1-0 win over Zeeland West. ...
Consultant charged in ‘dark money’ scheme is aiding GOP Michigan Supreme Court nominee’s campaign
State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Adams Twp.) has hired a consultant for his Michigan Supreme Court campaign who’s facing several charges, including a felony, related to an alleged “dark money” scheme involving a ballot question initiative put forth by Unlock Michigan, a group that opposed COVID health restrictions. Heather Lombardini, a founder of Lansing-based consulting firm […]
Recount for Ottawa County District 9 commission seat begins
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The ballot recount for Ottawa County’s District 9 commission seat has begun at the county’s Fillmore Street complex in West Olive. The recount began a little after 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the request of current District 9 Commissioner Roger Belknap. Belknap...
Hamilton's School Resource Officer celebrates retirement with high-fives from the entire lunchroom
HAMILTON, Michigan — The first day of school is an exciting time for most. At the bus stop, students will notice the air is a touch more brisk. The trees will soon shed their summer coat. Frost will begin to replace morning dew. The new season is officially on its way.
Hamilton janitor retires after 47 years from same school that he graduated from
HAMILTON, Michigan — When the first morning bell rang at Hamilton High School Thursday morning, nothing was amiss. The buses were rumbling from the parking lot. Shoes were squeaking on the linoleum floors from late arrivals rushing to class. Chuck Brueker was sweeping the cafeteria before the lunch rush.
Grand Haven City Council seat still vacant
GRAND HAVEN, MI - An open seat on the Grand Haven City Council may not be filled until 2026. For the second time, city leaders were unable to reach a decision on Wednesday about whether to appoint Erin Lyon or Mike Dora to the vacant seat. Five candidates interviewed for...
Saugatuck Township withdraws ballot proposal to pay for closed overnight camp
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI — Two weeks after voting unanimously to place a $3.6 million bond proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot, the Saugatuck Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reverse course. The board had voted on Aug. 13 to put a proposal on the ballot that would have...
Meet The Suenos Car Club - How a Dream Became a Club - Car Show at the Latino Festival September 7th
Gregorio Garcia is the President of the club and he's joining us along with Pete and Juan Suarez and Lewis Rose to talk about their cars and the club. We've got all kinds of awesome car clubs in the area. The Suenos Car Club focuses on style and personal taste and LOW RIDERS. It's just one of the coolest things to see when a car is tricked out to jump, or ride with one bumper near the ground and the front end facing the sky....the time and talent that goes into the cars we basically only see in the movies will be on display at the show along with the other customs. The club is so much more than just the cars. It's fathers and sons. It's uncles and cousins. It's brothers and friends and neighbors with neighbors. From there, the cars roll and places like The Hope Project end up as beneficiaries of their work. They are a welcoming and inclusive club and the fellowship of just sitting around with them was delightful.
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
Group goal: to become the next ‘leaders of the class’
Multiple districts — Kara Dennings carefully watched Whitehall teacher Gabe Knowles. She was not only paying attention to him explain how to teach science to elementary students, but how Knowles modeled classroom management. “He’s always like, ‘I’ll wait until you guys are ready to listen to me,’ and then...
Ramp project on US-131 to I-96 is not likely to be finished on time
WALKER, Mich. — It appears that the bridge repair that has closed the ramp from US-131 northbound to I-96 since April will not be finished by the announced date of September 13. The Michigan Department of Transportation tell us the project is about two weeks behind schedule. The project...
Grand Rapids, other cities granted $275M for development projects
(The Center Square) – As part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "Make it in Michigan" plan, a state board has approved millions in subsidies for development projects in Grand Rapids, Northville and Greenville. The Michigan Strategic Fund board authorized a $252.3 million Transformational Brownfield Plan incentive package for mixed-use development projects in Grand Rapids that include construction of the 12,000-seat Acrisure Amphitheater, an 8,500-seat soccer stadium, a riverwalk, and a 21-story mixed-use building with 475 rental apartments, 3,660 square feet of retail and 475 parking garage...
Team USA Athletes With Ties To Mary Free Bed Shine In 2024 Paralympics
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris kicked off with an inspiring opening ceremony, and among the athletes representing Team USA are five individuals with strong ties to Grand Rapids. These athletes, who have all spent time at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, are set to showcase their talents on the world stage.
This year’s ArtPrize is just a few weeks away
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s hard to believe we’re just two and a half weeks from the start of ArtPrize! We have Catlin and Jolee in studio to tell us what we can expect from this year’s event. An event as huge as ArtPrize deserves...
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