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There is joy and dignity in a new book
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you were lucky, you grew up in a home surrounded by books. Too many children do not and as a result, they lack the literacy skills of kids who have access to reading materials. 13 On Your Side has partnered with Storytime GR, Summer...
Kids are more likely to read books they choose themselves
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Some people, both children and adults, see reading as a chore, while others find great joy inside the pages of a book. Research shows, the solution to taking the work out of reading is CHOICE. A book chosen by a child is one that is...
Grand Rapids Rise sign two-time Purdue All-American Jena Otec
The Grand Rapids Rise signed libero Jena Otec for the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation season. Otec enters her first professional season following a five-year playing career at Purdue University.
Where to find free summer concerts in Grand Haven four nights a week
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- Make the most of summer nights with free, live music four nights a week in Grand Haven. The Lake Michigan beach town has four weekly concert series running through August. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Godsmack, Bad Omens blaze trail for Upheaval Festival ’24: The Preview & Must-See Picks
The hard-rocking heavy metal fest returns to Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park Friday and Saturday. Get the preview, festival essentials and a full schedule at Local Spins. If anything distinguishes Upheaval Festival as one of Michigan’s premier hard rock/metal festivals, it’s the enthusiasm of the fans who flood Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park from across the state and across the country every year.
“Protesters Take Over Intersection at Walker and White on Grand Rapids’ West Side, Captured on Video”
It’s not uncommon to witness motorcycles crossing the centerline while on the road. A concerned citizen, who wishes to remain anonymous, provided FOX 17 with the following video:. The road on the west side has been blocked by a technique known as “intersection takeover.”. Isaiah Heard, the neighbor,...
Local golf course offers a fun way to golf at night
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – If you’re looking for something fun to do with friends and family, Glenkerry Golf Course offers a great golf experience, including a fun way to golf at night!. Glenkerry Golf Course offers a great golf experience for all levels with five sets of...
Allegiant announces eight new Routes
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country. The new route to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida includes:. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Nov. 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as...
Multi-township police chase through Mid-Michigan ends in two arrests
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating a multi-township car chase that ended with two people arrested overnight. At 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, MSP said it began in Meridian Township on Jolly Road, where they were chasing a car but stopped the pursuit due to police policy. The car eventually ended up in Lansing, where troopers again attempted to stop it but were unable to.
Head to the Ionia Free Fair
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Food, games, rides, 4H and so much more!. The ten best days of summer are underway at the Ionia Free Fair that runs from July 11th-20th, 2024. Their grandstand lineup includes SJO Motorcross, Tractor Pull, Rodeo, Dirt X SxS Championship Racing for a ticketed price. Since 1915...
Lowell’s Big Boiler Brewing reopens as barbecue restaurant with gluten-free emphasis
The owners of a former downtown Lowell brewpub have rebranded and reopened the restaurant as the second location of their Hop Hog Backyard Brewpub concept. Big Boiler Brewing at 318 Main St. Suite B in Lowell closed on June 23 to switch over the location to become Hop Hog, which opened on July 8.
Beloved Kent County ice cream shop celebrates 25 years
ALTO, Mich. — The next time you're driving on I-96 near Lowell, take the Alden Nash Avenue exit and head south. On the side of the road, nestled amongst the corn fields, you can't miss a bright red 1980 B&O caboose. Inside that 34-ton train car is a business called the Ice Cream Caboose, and it's celebrating a milestone.
Michigan lawmakers target misleading ‘flushable’ wipes
DETROIT – When it comes to “flushable wipes,” John McKeever knows all the reasons why they really shouldn’t be flushed. “It’s a cotton product so it gets snagged and you have a lasagna thing going on, one thing will grab another, another, another – next thing you know you’re backed up,” said the Roto-Rooter plumber.
Could Michigan Join Tornado Alley? Findings Show New Risks
This spring has been an odd season for Michigan. April was the second most active tornado season on record, with Michigan experiencing its first-ever tornado emergency, a rare declaration of an exceedingly dangerous tornado in the area. Michigan has never been known for its tornadoes, but this year we've already had 8 tornadoes when we usually average 15 the entire year.
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