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Highly toxic poison hemlock found in Jenison park
A new sign warns families in Jenison of the dangers of poison hemlock as they enter the Maplewood Park and Splash Pad on 12th Avenue. The invasive plant has also spread in other sections of the park where signs are not posted.
Kleinjans responds to ‘very poorly worded' comments in recording
OTTAWA COUNTY — In the wake of a lawsuit alleging he was fired from Ottawa County's MSU Extension due to political pressure, recordings of conversations between now-Commissioner Chris Kleinjans and his former supervisors have been made public. While meant to support his claims, some comments made by Kleinjans in...
Pastor’s lawsuit claiming religious discrimination by Ottawa County survives challenge
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A pastor’s lawsuit claiming religious discrimination by Ottawa County commissioners has survived an initial legal challenge. A federal judge on Tuesday, July 2, ruled against Ottawa County’s effort to have the case dismissed. U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering, in a written opinion, said the...
Judge denies county's motion to dismiss Cramer lawsuit
Jul. 3—A federal judge has denied Ottawa County's motion to dismiss the First Amendment violation claims levied against it and the county's Board of Commissioners by the Rev. Jared Cramer of Grand Haven. In an opinion published Tuesday, Judge Jane Beckering, presiding over U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, stated that the county's arguments to dismiss Cramer's ...
Rock 'N' Thai announces plan to open Zeeland location
ZEELAND — Rock ‘N’ Thai is planning a third location, this time in Zeeland. The announcement came Monday, July 1, on social media, about a month after the eatery opened a second location in Grand Haven. The restaurant at 9479 Riley St. will fill the former Pearl...
2024 Wyoming Coaches Foundation All-Star Rosters Revealed
Rosters and information for the annual “Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games” was released on Wednesday for the 2024 edition. The games will be on July 20 in Casper at T-Bird gym at Casper College. The volleyball match starts at 1 p.m., followed by the girls’ basketball game at approximately 3 p.m. and the boys’ basketball game at approximately 5 p.m.
Local Brewer From West Michigan Will Compete At 2024 Paris Olympics
The Great Lakes State will be well represented at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Athletes from all over the state are set to compete this summer for gold and glory, and that includes a few of our own right here in West Michigan. Kalamazoo native Heath Baldwin has qualified for...
'DAMN' | 5-year-old has Grand Rapids crowd in hysterics at Luke Bryan concert
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Last week, country music superstar Luke Bryan performed in front of thousands of fans at Van Andel Arena, but one of his younger fans may have stolen the show. Ella might only be five years old, but she proved to be a little more grown-up...
13 ON YOUR SIDE turns Weatherball into 'party mode' to celebrate Fourth of July
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — During holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve, the 13 ON YOUR SIDE team of meteorologists will change the Weatherball into "party mode." On a normal day, the changing colors of the 13 Weatherball are determined by 13 ON YOUR SIDE's meteorologists based on their forecast for the day.
Neighborhood flower stand, Bestside Blooms, opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS MI- There is a little neighborhood flower stand that recently opened off Leonard Street that community members are stopping by to check out the freshest blooms offered. The hidden gem called Bestside Blooms, located at 1112 Barber Terrace Dr. NW, is tucked into the side of Kristin Freeland’s...
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss appointed to statewide committee by Governor Gretchen Whitmer
LANSING, Mich — Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is set to step into a statewide role as she completes the final few months of her term as mayor. Last week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. Bliss,...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
These 5 Grand Rapids Teens May Have Witnessed A Murder
The Grand Rapids Police Department needs your help to find out what happened to one of our very own. Police are looking for several potential witnesses to a murder. Have you heard about the murder of La'Kyijah Williams?. While riding her scooter, the 15-year-old was shot and killed in downtown...
Transplant House Opens To Support West Michigan Families on Organ Transplant Journey
I truly believe that the greatest gift you can give another person is the gift of life. I've been an organ donor for over 10 years, and I'm the grateful loved one of someone who is still here today thanks to a desperately needed kidney transplant. When it comes to...
Teen golfer prepares for another shot at the U.S. Adaptive Open
Sophia Howard, who grew up without a right hand, says she is passionate about golf and is so happy that tournaments like the U.S. Adaptive Open exist to show others that everyone should be able to do what they love.
Ever-engaging Amos Lee explores ‘weird time’ again in GR’s ‘home away from home’
After buying beer for fans at a St. Cecilia concert last fall, a fan returned the favor by delivering the singer-songwriter a drink Wednesday at Meijer Gardens. It was just part of an inviting show. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY. “Grand Rapids … always a weird time,” Philadelphia singer-songwriter Amos...
World’s largest free-standing flag flies near Lake Michigan
I bet you didn’t know that the largest free flying American Flag in the world flies proudly less than 3 miles from Lake Michigan. The flag is just east of I-43 at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan Wisconsin (which is only 117 miles in a straight line from Grand Rapids). The flag is on a pole […]
Grand Rapids Taco & Tequila Fest returning with over 100 spirits
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A popular outdoor tequila festival is set to return to Grand Rapids’ northeast side. Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Taco and Tequila Fest planned for 4-8 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Riverside Park. If you purchase a product or register for...
Toyota Camry caught fire after rollover near Grand Rapids; teen injured
BLENDON TOWNSHIP, MI — A 19-year-old man from Hudsonville received non-life threatening injured here when his silver Toyota Camry went off the road, rolled, landed on its roof and caught on fire, Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a statement. Public safety officials arrived at the Blendon...
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