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9-year-old child drowns in river at Grand Rapids park
A child rescued from the river in Grand Rapids has died. rand Rapids Police said they responded “within minutes” to a river rescue, along with the Fire Department, on Saturday around 5 p.m. at Riverside Park.
Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for donations of "$45m per month"
During Donald Trump's speech at Grand Rapids in Michigan on July 20, the former US President thanked X / Twitter owner Elon Musk for his contribution of "$45m a month".In his first rally since his assassination attempt after a number of speeches at the Republican National Convention, Trump boasted about Musk's financial support to his campaign.It comes soon after Musk endorsed Trump amid reports he had created a super PAC (political action committee, a tax-exempt organisation) to pledge millions and millions a month to his campaign.During the rally, Trump said: "Elon endorsed me the other day, and I read, I...
Plainwell police search for suspect following smoke shop break-in
PLAINWELL, Mich. — The Plainwell Department of Public Safety is searching for a man suspected of breaking into an area business early Thursday morning. Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into Smoke City Smoke Shop just after 4 a.m. and then loading various items from the counter into an Adidas backpack as well as a smaller bag, police said.
Upheaval Festival Day 2’s riptide of rock, plus Here Comes the Mummies, Kanola Band
Virginia’s Bad Omens closed out this year’s Upheaval with effusive flash and the biggest crowd yet, wrapping up a sundry and resplendent live music week across West Michigan. Browse the photos and more. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. They came in droves — and headbanged/crowd-surfed/fist-pumped in earnest....
Dog Blessed With Jodi Jarvis Therrian - Episode 119 - Halotherapy
The East of Eden Spa is in Downtown Muskegon on E. Clay Ave. They offer a host of holistic ways to approach health and wellness. From their website - Salt therapy chamber is beneficial for adults and children. The negatively charged ions in salt improve our health and mood. Inhaling particles may reduce inflammation and mucus in the lungs improving respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinus congestion and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." This seems to be a great method for Olaf too as he suffers some issues from heartworm that result in lung difficulties. Like a lot of other alternative approaches to wellness, there's not a ton of research on the practice, but there are those who swear that the relaxing along with the relief that the air brings...makes a marked difference in their lungs. Enjoy this weeks chat and learn more.
Rebel Road roars through downtown Muskegon
MUSKEGON, MI – Thousands gathered to attend Rebel Road, Michigan’s biggest motorcycle rally, in Muskegon on Saturday to embrace the biker community and to fight against child abuse. The Child Abuse Council of Muskegon County has beer tents scattered throughout the event and all proceeds will be donated...
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
A Grand Rapids specialty grocer that offers cooking classes is expanding to East Lansing
EAST LANSING — A small specialty grocery store that makes artisan pasta in-house, and offers cooking classes and a full bar is expected to open off East Grand River Avenue this fall. The Local Epicurean, a grocer that has an established location in Grand Rapids, will carry wines, pasta, cheeses, sauces, oils and...
Dozens unite in Kalamazoo for annual Sacred Harp singing event
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dozens of singers from several states gathered in Kalamazoo for an all-day event Sunday. The Kalamazoo Annual All-Day Sacred Harp Singing and Dinner on the Grounds took place from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Drake Farmstead, with singers from Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada making the trip.
Fighting invasive species: Local company helps out at Laketown Township park
LAKETOWN TWP. — A group from a local business joined Laketown Township’s fight against invasive species this month. A crew of 10 people from Alpha Nurseries donated their time and effort to address invasives in Laketown’s Farview Park on Wednesday, July 17. The volunteers addressed autumn olive...
Motorcyclist dies in Southwest Michigan crash after hitting multiple trees
CASS COUNTY, MI – A man was killed in a crash after he lost control of his motorcycle and struck several trees on the side of the road, Cass County sheriff’s deputies said. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, near Daily Road and Jefferson...
Full moon leads to full night of action at Berlin Raceway
MARNE -- With a full moon in the sky, there was a little bit of chaos at Berlin Raceway on Saturday night, but it led to some fantastic racing. The Model Coverall Limited Late Models had a smaller field than in previous weeks, but there was some more of the rambunctious action that the series had been known for.
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
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