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‘High Risk’ Recall Issued for Candy Sold at Walmart, Target, and Dollar Generals in Michigan
A popular candy company that sells products in three major stores across the country, and in Michigan, has issued a recall on several of their products, due to possible contamination, and presence of Salmonella. The recall was listed as as a "Class I" recall, which is the highest risk level...
Another Business Files Bankruptcy, 2 Store Closures in Michigan
Don't look now, but yet another national business finds itself closing dozens of stores across the country after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From Big Lots to Rite-Aid, JoAnn Fabrics to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, several stores have had to watch as their locations across the country close down. These businesses have all had to make the difficult decision for one reason or another, but now another business finds itself in a similar situation.
Atomic bomb waste shipments to Michigan landfill spark outcry
BELLEVILLE, MI — Michigan lawmakers and local officials are crying foul over plans to ship radioactive leftovers from the Manhattan Project to a landfill in Wayne County. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of soil and concrete contaminated with low radiation levels are being trucked from the Niagara Falls area to the Wayne Disposal landfill west of Detroit, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Best Michigan Lottery Scratch Offs to Win Instant Millions
We all dream of being a millionaire one day. If you've walked through the store lately and looked at the prices of everything- you realize it's harder than ever to save up those pennies to become a self-made millionaire. That's why it's always fun to play the Michigan lottery. As...
Eight-time winner takes lead in Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Record eight-time champion Scott Hebert, 55 years-young and four years removed from heart surgery, shot a 4-under 67 Tuesday and had the lead with one round remaining in the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort. The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member who...
GRPS adds third kindergarten class at Kent Hills after parent concerns about class size
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The first day of kindergarten is an exciting and emotional day for parents and their new scholars. Some parents dropping off at Kent Hills Elementary on Monday, however, left drop-off feeling uneasy and nervous about how many classmates their children had. Jacqueline Geyer said that...
Community members hand out 'I Matter' bracelets to returning students in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two retired GRPS employees are on a mission to make sure students at Westwood Middle School and Union High School know they matter. Two years ago, Michele Coyne and Rae Bunce had a conversation about what they could do to impact kids on the west side of Grand Rapids.
GVSU welcomes students back to campus for the 2024 fall semester
GVSU welcomes students back to campus for the 2024 fall semester. Adison Nettleman, left, freshman at GVSU, and Anita Nettleman, junior at GVSU, pose for a portrait at the GVSU sign during move-in day on Grand Valley State University’s campus in Allendale, Mich. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Get Photo.
This Car Crash Collapsed A Building In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is known for the many murals that adorn the buildings throughout and around the city. Since ArtPrize started all those years ago, more and more buildings have become covered in beautiful works of art. However, a mural on the side of an abandoned building on Thomas St. and...
Hydroelectric pump uncovered at GRPM construction site
The expansion of the Grand Rapids Public Museum has yielded the discovery of an 8-foot-tall hydroelectric pump, potentially dating back as far as the 1880's. The pump was dug up by construction workers at the construction site on Tuesday. The plan is to salvage it for a future museum exhibit.
The weather is perfect for golf at Eastern Hills
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Weather like we’re having this week just makes you want to be outside. For many, that means picking up some clubs and going golfing! Eastern Hills Golf Club is a 27-hole course northeast of Kalamazoo. The course features three distinct nines and regularly hosts city and county tournaments, league play and a special program that’s geared toward young golfers.
Kent County set to move on new public funding for amphitheater, soccer stadium
Kent County officials are moving swiftly to dedicate anticipated new tax revenue for an amphitheater and soccer stadium in downtown Grand Rapids, two weeks after a majority of county voters signaled support for the plan. The Kent County Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday on multiple resolutions following the passage...
Homes at or under $500,000 in the Grand Rapids area
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Grand Rapids area, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of...
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