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Behind the scenes of Muskegon's Fourth of July firework show
MUSKEGON, Mich. — On Thursday at 10:20 p.m., the sky above Muskegon's lakeshore will be filled with fireworks as the city enjoys its Fourth of July celebration. "It's a pretty significant show, last year was over half an hour," said Muskegon's Mayor, Ken Johnson. "Prime viewing throughout downtown Muskegon."
Lowell Rite Aid Pharmacy Closing Next Week, Store to be Shuttered in August
Hundreds of Rite Aid stores have closed since the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023. Now, the Lowell store will be one of them. A reader first tipped Lowell’s First Look off to the possible closure two weeks ago. That person shared a document entitled “Michigan and Ohio Store Closure FAQs” which was apparently posted internally to employees. It implied all stores in Michigan and Ohio would be closed and noted that stores would be notified two weeks in advance of their closing date.
Farmers markets continue this summer in Kalamazoo and Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With harvest season already beginning for many fruits and vegetables, local farmers markets are in full swing. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market, located at 1204 Bank Street, is now open Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. through October 26. Tuesday and Thursday Mini Markets run through...
Sault Ste. Marie I-500 Snowmobile Facility Gets $250,000 State Grant
$250,000 from Michigan’s 2025 budget will be going to enhancing the Soo International-500 Snowmobile Racetrack by way of a community enhancement grant. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud of the efforts made by our state government in Lansing, and particularly Senator John Damoose. The funding...
Aldi to open second store in Portage
PORTAGE, MI -- Aldi is opening a second location in Portage this fall. The discount supermarket is moving into the former home of Earth Fare at 5070 S. Westnedge Ave., near Kilgore Road. The new location is expected to open this fall, the company said via email, but an exact...
Graafschap Fire Department holds annual July 4 pancake breakfast in Laketown
LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Graafschap Fire Department (GFD) held its annual Fourth of July pancake breakfast Thursday morning. Firefighters and their family members flipped flapjacks and served beverages to hundreds of hungry participants on 60th Street, township officials say. The department also had fire trucks on hand with booths educating attendees on fire safety and other information.
Police K9 locates missing 81-year-old after being lost in the woods
OGEMAW COUNTY, Mich.— K9 Loki found the elderly woman after she was missing in the woods for 20 hours. Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched to a home in Richland Township on July 2 for a missing 81-year-old. A family member last saw the woman around 10 p.m. the...
Homes in Grand Haven and Spring Lake: A look at what $500,000 buys
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Grand Haven and Spring Lake, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between June 24 and June 30. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
10 most expensive homes sold in Kent County, June 24-30
A condo in Grand Rapids that sold for $2.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kent County in the past week. In total, 398 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $389,653. The average price per square foot ended up at $256.
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.
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...
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any […]
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...
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
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