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The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
Take a Look at Downtown Grand Rapids Then and Now
I've written about downtown Grand Rapids rebirth many times, looking back through the lens of many historical photos. It is always amazing to look back at where we were then, and where we are now. One of the earliest photos I can find through Grand City Archives is from 1865,...
Grand Haven museum seeking voter support for millage renewal in August
GRAND HAVEN, MI - A millage that provides a little over half of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s annual funding is up for renewal on the Aug. 6 election ballot. The free museum, located at 200 Washington Ave. in Grand Haven, mission is creating connections to Tri-Cities history. Voters in Grand Haven, Grand Haven Township and Ferrysburg are asked to support a millage proposal for .25 mills ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of six years, 2025 through 2030.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: July 19-21
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a lot happening this weekend in West Michigan, and Maranda’s got you covered with discovering free and affordable family-friendly activities in events. Refer to our Weekend Fun Guide below to find fun occurrences from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Marvel...
Top Rodeo Champions Shine in Colorado and Wyoming Circuit
The Mountain States Circuit hosts top cowboys and cowgirls in rodeos throughout July and early August, with Colorado and Wyoming being the prime locations for these events. R.C. Landingham scored 88 points in bareback riding and earned $6,557 in Sheridan, Wyo. Kodi Jang won the steer wrestling event in Sheridan...
Caledonia Man Accused of Trading Vapes and Alcohol for Explicit Photos, Sex with Teen Girls
A Caledonia man, aged 42, became enmeshed in the law’s grasp, accused of leveraging vapes and alcohol to ensnare local teenage girls into a trap of sexual exploitation and degradation. This scene, more akin to a web spun by a calculating predator lurking in shadows, was unearthed in June by the Kent County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Task Force upon a tip-off concerning a 17-year-old girl trading her youth for intoxicants, according to FOX 17 News.
Resurgent Trump to reclaim campaign stage after shock shooting
Riding high after a triumphant convention that formalized Donald Trump as the Republican Party's White House nominee, the ex-president returns to the campaign trail Saturday for his first rally since narrowly escaping assassination. Biden is currently off the campaign trail nursing a case of Covid while he and his inner circle engage in political firefighting, as party stalwarts warn that by remaining on the ticket Biden could lead Democrats to defeat of the White House and both chambers of Congress.
Intensified Search for Grand Rapids Kayaker Continues at Sessions Lake Amidst Challenges
The grim search for a missing kayaker at Sessions Lake continues without respite. Since the unfortunate incident this past Sunday, around 7 p.m., when a Grand Rapids man in his mid-30s went missing after capsizing, local authorities have been ceaselessly scouring the area. According to FOX 17, the Ionia County Sheriff's Office has described the lake's features as challenging, filled with depths and facets that obstruct their efforts. Public access has been closed off since Wednesday evening to bolster the search operations.
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #10
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Friday morning’s Performance #10 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Team Wyoming’s placements in the Go-1 are after the first six performances. The Go-2 standings will begin with Performances...
Start Garden announces its top 100 finalists
Start Garden has chosen its 100 finalists, who will each automatically receive $1,000 and be entered to compete for more than $500,000 in cash at its big event in September at Calder Plaza. In a news release, Start Garden says after days of viewing video pitch submissions, judges came to...
SL voters to decide on pair of bike path millages
Jul. 18—Spring Lake Township and Village voters will consider two proposals on the Aug. 6 ballot regarding the maintenance and construction of bike paths in the township. The Bicycle Path Renewal Millage Proposition is a 0.49-mill renewal, which funds the maintenance of 22 miles of existing bicycle and walking paths in Spring Lake Township. If renewed by voters, this millage will remain in ...
Jolly Pumpkin in Grand Rapids closes, but two new concepts planned there
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Grand Rapids tap room and restaurant on Bridge Street NW, but a new concept focused on fast-casual Mediterranean food is expected to open there next month. And later, possibly as early as September, a bar called Mash specializing in bourbon,...
Heightened police presence possible for Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids after shooting
Spectators heading to Grand Rapids on Saturday to see former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance may see a beefed-up police presence in response to an assassination attempt at the July 13 rally in Pennsylvania, but screening protocols will be the same. "As far as the screening process, we're going to continue to do the (metal detector) searches," said Douglas Zloto, special agent in charge of the Detroit field office of the Secret...
Donate Life Night celebrates those who have saved lives through organ donation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Usually the main attraction at John Ball Zoo is the animals, but on Thursday night, it was all about people. The zoo hosted Donate Life Night in partnership with Gift of Life Michigan to celebrate people who have donated their organs, and the recipients who are alive today because of someone else.
GR Chamber offers leadership programs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Leadership is more than being a boss. It’s about making a difference. The leadership programs at the Grand Rapids Chamber are designed to help business professionals. Rodney and Rick are in studio to tell us about some of their programs. Their Leadership Programs...
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