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Fentanyl overdose deaths decreasing in Kent County, across the nation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses are on the decline in Kent County, as the county health department said they've seen a 32% decrease in deaths between 2022 and 2023. This comes as CDC provisional data shows that Fentanyl overdose deaths have declined by 12.7% across the...
A leash on loneliness | Woman travels to nursing homes to share puppy love
LOWELL, Michigan — Crisp autumn mornings are here. But at Green Acres Senior Living in Lowell, it may as well be the dog days. That's thanks to Janet Twesten and her three four-legged best friends. "I'm a complete animal lover," said Janet, looking to the three leashes in her...
Coldwater cross country competes at Interstate 8 Conference Championship
HASTINGS – The Coldwater Cardinal cross country team traveled to historic Charleton Park in Hastings on Thursday for the Interstate 8 Conference Cross Country Championship. Coldwater came away with some individual hardware as several runners earned All-Conference honors. ...
West Michigan milling company names new president
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Patrick Doyle has been named president of King Milling Co., a family-owned and operated business in Lowell that turns wheat into flour for bakers and food processors. He replaces his uncle, Jim Doyle, who turned 65 in May and will now serve as the company’s...
HELPED | Grand Rapids woman gets nameplate for mother's grave 19 months later
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's been months in the making, but Donna Blandford-Durant finally has a grave that bears her name. "Last Friday is when I noticed it was here," said her daughter Marcy Price. "I've been waiting 19 months." Since her death in March of 2023, Price has...
See photos as Byron Center hosts Muskegon in high school football
BYRON CENTER, MI -- October skies dipped to scarlet as the Friday night lights illuminated Waddell Field in Byron Center on Friday, Oct. 18 for a showdown between the Bulldogs and the Muskegon Big Reds. It was a tight score and hard-fought game for four quarters. Muskegon came close to...
Grand Rapids’ Oldest Cold Case, the Murder of Mina Dekker Approaches 90 Years Unsolved
The murder of Mina Dekker is considered the oldest unsolved crime in the history of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, police department. The 19-year-old was found beaten to death in March 1938. Now, nearly 90 years after her passing, the case has never been solved. Dekker was 19 at the time...
Republican challenging Democrat incumbent for seat on Kent County board
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kris Pachla, a Democrat incumbent on the Kent County Board of Commissioners, is being challenged by Republican Karen Machiorlatti in the Nov. 5 general election. The race is for District 19, which includes parts of Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids. If you purchase a...
Urban Dictionary’s Wildly Insane Descriptions Of These West Michigan Towns
Everyone takes pride in their own city or town, specifically residents in West Michigan. Urban Dictionary might be a hater of the West Michigan town you reside in. I came across the Lansing Reddit page and found a rather interesting sight. Urban Dictionary is a website that has the most...
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