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September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster
It’s not often you can take in a tree climbing championship one day and watch a Civil War muster the next. But these — and so much more — are on the West Michigan calendar for this month. Other items of note include Labor Day activities, exhibits, a “Walk to Mordor,” physical challenges, a gem and mineral show, a community litter cleanup, a stage performance, a needle felting class, “Lord of the Rings” Week crafts, Banned Book Week trivia, Talk Like a Pirate Day, fundraisers, a family campfire, and the arrival of autumn. September offers a wide variety of things to do in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.
West Michigan to Host 2025 and 2026 National Adaptive Sports Championship
Grand Rapids has been selected to host The Hartford Nationals, a premier adaptive sports championship, in 2025 and 2026, underscoring the city’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The event, organized by Move United, is the nation’s largest and longest-running championship for athletes with physical disabilities, visual impairments, or intellectual...
United Way of Southwest Michigan Holds Impactful Business After Hours Event
United Way of Southwest Michigan Holds Impactful Business After Hours Event with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Featuring 2025-2028 Agenda for Change. The event gave local businesses, organizations, and United Way donors an opportunity to tour the Southwest Michigan office and learn about the new Agenda for Change impact areas.
Michigan real estate agent soars above competition, literally
“Get to the choppa” is a line out of an Arnold Schwarzengger movie, but Dylan Tent is earning the right to shout it out of his helicopter as he tries to hawk a home. The Sotheby’s International Realty agent uses his passion as a helicopter pilot to help sell homes in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan, FOX 2 reported. His use of helicopters in videos and his sales tactics are earning him recognition.
Michigan Lottery player wins $1 million Powerball prize
A Michigan Lottery player won $1 million in Saturday's Powerball drawing, according to the Michigan Lottery. Powerball winning numbers The winning numbers from the Saturday, Aug. 24 drawing are 5, 15, 21, 24 and 43. The Powerball was 17. The Power Play multiplier was 3x. ...
Walmart and Target Announce Great News For Michigan Shoppers
So let's be real for a second, shall we? Target is clearly superior to Walmart but each has its things that keep it amongst the best in the retail business. Walmart has almost 5 times as many locations in the US than Target and their customer turnover shows that as well. Target gets over 30 million customers per week but Walmart blows them out of the water with over 37 million customers daily.
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
‘Pharmacy deserts’ created by Rite Aid closures get help from Michigan Medicine
Business was referred to a Walgreens 21 miles to the west in Greenville when the Rite Aid pharmacy closed in Carson City, meaning those living in Carson City might have to drive up to an hour round trip to get their prescriptions. With Rite Aid’s announcement it’s closing all of...
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