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10 most expensive homes sold in the the Grand Rapids area, Aug. 19-25
A house in Grand Rapids that sold for $4.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Grand Rapids area in the past week. In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $745,070. The average price per square foot was $357.
Our favorite 10 photos from Coopersville’s win over Otsego kicking off 100th season
COOPERSVILLE, MI -- Coopersville football took down Otsego 41-0 in front of a huge home crowd on their opening night. The evening was dedicated to Coopersville’s 100 years of football. Former players were invited to come down to the field during halftime to be recognized. A couple hundred showed up, some sporting old Coopersville jerseys. Among the oldest among was Art Thiss, a 1953 graduate.
Ottawa Impact commissioner loses recount for Republican primary
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Ottawa County commissioner who lost the Aug. 6 primary election has also lost a recount challenging the election results. Roger Belknap, who currently represents District 9 on the county’s board of commissioners, filed a challenge to the election results earlier this month. In the primary, he lost to former Commissioner Phil Kuyers by 1,073 votes. Kuyers had 4,070 votes and Belknap had 2,997 votes.
GR City Commission approves early voting locations
Grand Rapids’ City Clerk Joel Hondorp’s early voting plan is to utilize early voting sites for this year’s general election. The commission also approved Hondorp’s request for additional times and a location for distributing and receiving absentee ballots. Absentee voters will be able to obtain and turn in their ballot in Hall B of DeVos Place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 7 am to 3 pm, and on Monday, November 4th, from 8 am to 5 pm.
LAS Board of Education Recap: Summer School Stats, New FAQ Page
On Monday evening, the Lowell Area Schools Board of Education met for their monthly work session. No voting takes place in work sessions, but information is presented and the board has time to discuss items that will eventually be put to a vote. All members of the board were present at the meeting.
Future teacher follows her dream to help students do the same
Godwin Heights — Nereida Martinez knows what it is like to be an immigrant and how scary the new school experience can be. She experienced it firsthand as a student at Grand Rapids’ former Adelante High School after immigrating from Mexico. “When I was in Mexico, I remember...
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Crash in Northeast Grand Rapids
A tragic incident unfolded in Northeast Grand Rapids yesterday afternoon when a 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a high-speed collision with a vehicle. At approximately 1:30 p.m., the crash occurred near the intersection of Michigan Street NE and Lawndale Avenue NE, causing Michigan Street to be closed from Holmdene Boulevard to Plymouth Avenue NE during the investigation and cleanup.
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.
Paws with a Cause breaks ground on $9.5 million renovation project
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids-based Paws with a Cause, or PAWS, held a groundbreaking celebration for their $9.5 million facility renovation project on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Funding for the facility comes from the "Embrace the Journey Capital Campaign," which included a public phase in April of this year.
Wyoming High School Football 2024 Broadcast Links For Week 0
The high school football season is finally here. The Week 0 slate is a mix of games and scrimmages/jamborees. This is a list of the games, and where you can listen to and/or watch some of the action. If we are missing a link, please email david@wyopreps.com, with the correct information.
Your Labor Day Weekend Guide
For those planning to spend Labor Day weekend in the city, here are six exciting suggestions:. Get ready for a fantastic night at the AC Hotel Lounge, 50 Monroe Ave NW, where the third installment of the Guest DJ Series kicks off on Friday, August 30! Senita Lenear will hit the decks, joined by DJ Venus Flyytrap, creating a night of energetic beats and good vibes. Not only will you groove to great music, but you’ll also be supporting a good cause: the Black Impact Collaborative. Don’t miss this fun evening of music, cocktails, and charitable giving! Attendees can enjoy a signature cocktail crafted by the guest DJ, with a portion of the cover charge and cocktail sales going to their charity of choice. The series continues on select Fridays through September 20. On Friday, Sept. 6 Omar Cuevas spins tunes to benefit Zapopan, Sister City, alongside DJ Tony Banks; Friday, Sept. 13: Jeremiah White will be behind the decks for R2H Secure Living CDC, with DJ The SEVENth adding to the mix; and Friday, Sept. 20: Jenna Arcidiacono joins the event, with proceeds going to Food Hugs, and DJ Sanjay providing the soundtrack.
Enjoy a golf course with a beautiful scenery
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We’ve had a really warm stretch of weather in recent weeks, and while we started this week very hot and little stormy, the weather should be evening out quite nicely as we head into the long holiday weekend. If you enjoy playing golf, the conditions should be perfect! Today, we’re taking you to Morrison Lake Golf Club. It’s a very player-friendly course with tree-lined fairways located near majestic Morrison Lake, between Grand Rapids and Lansing.
WMU professors threaten first strike in decades as pay negotiations sour
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Western Michigan University’s professor’s union hasn’t gone on strike in 40 years. But with frustrations over pay negotiations in the union’s contract, union leadership says it may be time for another. The union approved a contract with the university in 2021 with an agreement to rediscuss wages and health care in 2024.
KDPS, community increase efforts to curb gun violence as incident numbers drop
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — While there have been recent incidents involving young people obtaining guns and attempting to harm someone or harming themselves, gun-related incidents in West Michigan have largely decreased in the last year. According to data from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, there have been 66 confirmed...
Creighton blanks reigning MAC champion Western Michigan 3-0 in 2024 home debut
The Creighton women’s soccer team had 11 days to sit on the momentum from their first win of the season on August 18 at Iowa State. They didn’t let the opportunity to build on it pass them by. The Bluejays handed Western Michigan a 3-0 defeat on Thursday afternoon in their home opener at the friendly confines of Morrison Stadium to improve their record to 2-1-0 in the fall. It’s the most goals CU has scored in a clean sheet in their home opener since 1998.
Tiara to Build All-New 56 LS Luxury Sport Cruiser
This month, Tiara Yachts of Holland, Michigan, announced the introduction of the all new 56 LS Luxury Sport cruiser with four 600-horsepower Mercury Verado V-12s on it transom. The new 56 will join the 43 and 48LS in the builder’s outboard sport line. Weighing in at 39,000 pounds and...
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