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Howell's Mason Nelson Hosting One-Day Football Camp for K-5
Howell native and Western Michigan University defensive tackle Mason Nelson is hosting a one-day football camp Tuesday for kids in grades K-thru-5. He's bringing with him several teammates from the Broncos football team to teach basic fundamentals. "We're hoping to teach them different skills. They're at a young enough grade...
Michigan Town Considers Raising Downtown Parking Fees
The Downtown of any city or town is one of the most desired areas as that is the center of the town and where a lot of the identity is found. This is often where you can find a lot of that town's history, art, music, food, and more as downtown is often the most exciting part of the city filled with the city's best offerings. Every city or town offers a different kind of downtown experience and each presents its own vibe.
Downtown Kalamazoo street to close for a month for work on pedestrian bridge
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A stretch of Portage Street in downtown Kalamazoo will be closed in August for maintenance on a pedestrian bridge. Portage Street between South Street and Lovell Street will be closed Aug. 1, to Aug. 30, for the work, the city of Kalamazoo said in a news release.
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...
Niles Westside Church Services, July 6
1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave) Do you really think God needs our money? Does He depend on our money? No, but He in His wisdom allows us to become like Him in giving. The only difference is that we give out of our abundance, but He gave it all when He sent His Son Jesus to the cross. It was not just an offering; it was a complete sacrifice! Will we ever outgive God? The answer is: NO.
Hard-working Hopkins earns call to Growlers Hall of Fame
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been 11 years since Kalamazoo first took to the field, and there's been plenty of baseball played -by plenty of baseball players. Some even, on a Hall of Fame level. In that time, Denise Hopkins has seen the team win a Northwoods League Championship. "That...
Reverend's lawsuit against Ottawa County will move to discovery
OTTAWA COUNTY — A federal judge has denied Ottawa County’s motion to dismiss a First Amendment violation lawsuit filed by the Rev. Jared Cramer of Grand Haven in 2023, according to reporting from The Grand Haven Tribune. In an opinion published Tuesday, July 2, Judge Jane Beckering, presiding...
Neighborhood flower stand, Bestside Blooms, opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS MI- There is a little neighborhood flower stand that recently opened off Leonard Street that community members are stopping by to check out the freshest blooms offered. The hidden gem called Bestside Blooms, located at 1112 Barber Terrace Dr. NW, is tucked into the side of Kristin Freeland’s...
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."
Kentwood’s annual Fourth of July parade filled with fun, patriotism
KENTWOOD, MI - Dressed in red, white and blue, Kentwood residents cheered as the annual Fourth of July parade began. For over 40 years, the city of Kentwood has hosted the parade and fun activities throughout the day for the community as part of its Fourth of July celebration that ends with a fireworks show at dusk.
Woman injured in crash after avoiding deer
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports on Wednesday, July 3, around 7:39 p.m., deputies were called to investigate a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Decatur Road and Fosdick Street in Volinia Township. Authorities' investigation indicates 31-year-old Jenequa Parsons, of Lawrence, was traveling west on...
WEATHER EXTRA: Stormy conditions ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As low pressure passes over lower Michigan on Friday, it will bring the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mid-Michigan. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but we could see a few thunderstorms that contain gusty winds and hail.
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