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Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
Local Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Chris Sain Jr. supports Grand Rapids Youth and Education
Local Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Chris Sain Jr. supports Grand Rapids Youth and Education. We talk to Chris about his commitment to empowering the next generation and community support, including assist to LIfeQuest Urban Outreach Center and GR Youth Football League. Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley...
Go back in time for ‘Bridgerton’-themed afternoon tea in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Prepare your finest attire because this weekend is the last chance for Grand Rapids area locals and visitors to partake in a special gathering. High Tea at 1522 Wealthy St. SE is extending an invitation to the season’s most anticipated immersive event, A Bridgerton Afternoon Tea, on Aug. 16-18.
Drunk driver brought to tears hearing remarks by family of pastor killed in wrong-way crash
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Family members of a pastor killed by a drunk driver still feel the ripple effects of what was ripped away when their loved one died in a wrong-way crash. The life of Dean Elliott, a 63-year-old pastor at a ministry called Abounding Hope, was remembered in court Wednesday, Aug. 14, by his wife and two children.
The historic Sullivan Field grandstands will be restored after a pause in construction
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans of Valley Field announced that the Sullivan Field grandstand construction will start again this fall after construction crews found extensive damage and wood rot. Crews paused the project to reevaluate the field’s damage and found that the $4.25 million project would cost more. Sullivan...
Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake have harmful algae blooms
MASON COUNTY, Mich. — Harmful algae blooms (HAB) have been confirmed in Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake in Mason County, according to District Health Department #10 and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The HAB in Bass Lake was confirmed on Aug. 12 and the HAB...
One person seriously injured in rollover crash in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Lansing Fire Department confirms one person was pinned and seriously injured in a rollover crash on W. Miller Road and Wise Road. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Fire crews found a truck flipped on its roof with someone stuck inside. LFD was successful in saving the person from the truck […]
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Record Store Owned by Former Metallica Bassist’s Nephew Opens in Michigan
Ask any classic metal fan, they'll tell you nothing beats vinyl. While the oldheads in the thrash metal scene have always had an appreciation for tabbing through sleeves of records, the younger generation is jumping into the fire of record stores just as often. It's no wonder record stores are...
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Michigan Authorities Warn Parents Of Posting ‘Back to School’ Photos On Social Media
It's that time of year, and we're already seeing it on social media - Parents posting their "back to school" photos of their children. Dressed up for their first day back, usually with some kind of identifier of which grade they'll be going into, and sometimes even the school they're attending.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
Detroit Judge Puts Teen In Cuffs For Falling Asleep During Court Field Trip
A teenager on a field trip to see a Detroit court ended up in jail clothes and handcuffs because a judge said he didn’t like her attitude. Detroit Judge Kenneth King told a group of students on a field trip to his courtroom, that he was not a toy and is not to be played with. So when one of the students fell asleep in his courtroom Judge King decided to give the student a ‘scared straight’ lesson, by placing the student in handcuffs and prison blues.
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