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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...
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...
Holiday Municipal Fireworks Displays Continue Tonight
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) – Looking for fireworks shows to celebrate the Independence Day holiday?. While perhaps the largest show in West Michigan isn’t until Saturday evening in Grand Rapids over Ah-Nab-Awen Park, the explosives went off on Wednesday night over Allegan, Green Lake near Wayland, and South Haven. The actual July 4 municipal holiday presentations are over Lake Macatawa in Holland, as well as Allendale, Grand Haven, Grandville, and Hopkins. On Friday, Saugatuck/Douglas has its fireworks over Kalamazoo Lake, and joining the Calder City in waiting until Saturday to shoot off the explosives are Dorr and Gun Lake.
One of Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Food Festivals Is Coming To GR This Weekend
For three days, West Michigan residents will be in a food heaven. Do you need something to do this Fourth of July weekend besides watching fireworks?. The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is happening on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 at Calder Plaza. For three days, the Foodie Fest will...
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...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
Michigan Ranked as One of America’s Least Patriotic States
As we celebrate the birth of the United States on Independence Day, a new study determined the least and most patriotic states. It may come as a surprise, but Michigan was ranked as one of the least patriotic states in the country. WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on factors...
Michigan public universities blame tuition hikes on higher costs, less funding
Tuition hikes of 4% or more are the standard for the coming academic year for most public universities in Michigan. In announcing the increases over the last few weeks, schools across the state pointed to a variety of reasons for their decisions, including declining enrollment, rising costs of salaries, goods and services and the continued need for investments in areas including campus safety and mental health resources — along with historic drops in state funding.
6 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of 4th of July holiday weekend
There are six Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend. If your Fourth of July celebrations include a beach trip, check this list of beaches closed or under contamination advisories for water quality that’s unsafe or questionable for human contact. Even if...
Almost 900,000 Michigan kids set to receive food assistance benefits this summer
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering a brand new food assistance program this summer aimed at giving children access to healthy food while school is out. The first-time Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide $120 per child in...
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...
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