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New barbershop, salon opening soon in West Michigan Boys & Girls Club
MUSKEGON, MI - The Boys & Girls Club Muskegon Lakeshore is about to make history by opening a new barbershop and salon. Club Clips at 900 W. Western Ave. marks the first of over 5,000 clubs to launch within a Boys & Girls Club location. Boasted as a groundbreaking initiative, the new space will significantly impact the lakeshore community and the lives of teen members, the news release said.
Muskegon distillery going up for sale
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — A Muskegon distillery is shutting its doors after seven years, the owners announced via Facebook. They say the decision was not made lightly and was not a reflection of their success as a business. "The truth is, owning and operating a restaurant while also working...
Downtown Grand Rapids Wine Bar + Restaurant Abruptly Shuts Down
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to another restaurant. This is a good reminder to not put off visiting a restaurant, as you might never get the chance to go! Forty Pearl downtown Grand Rapids in the Trust Building has been on my list for a while and I'm bummed I never went.
Comedian Hannibal Buress Set For Grand Rapids Performance
A well-known comedian is coming to Grand Rapids, however, there is a twist!. You need to get your tickets now because the pop-up show is happening this week!. The Chicago natives have been in the comedy world for more than 20 years at this point. Multiple generations have seen this man perform on stages and in movies across many different platforms.
Maru Sushi closes Bridge Street restaurant after seven years
Maru Sushi’s Bridge Street location has permanently closed and will merge into the company’s Cherry Street location. In a social media post today, Maru Sushi announced that the restaurant’s west side Grand Rapids location has closed “after much deliberation.” The company said in the post that “this is the best decision to better care for our team and guests, allowing us to focus our efforts more intentionally on one location in this region.”
The Bengtson Center welcomes new doctor & All That Glows is back
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We’ve all been enjoying the summer weather, but change is in the air. With a new school year, new schedules, and a change of weather approaching, many of us are concentrating on looking and feeling our best! There’s a large beauty event next month that you don’t want to miss: All That Glows is back September 19 at the Bengtson Center. It’s free to attend and if you go, you’ll meet the newest doctor to join the team. You’ll also be able to enjoy two weeks of exclusive event pricing and learn more about the surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic options that they offer.
Woman dies after being hit by train in East Tawas
EAST TAWAS, Mich.— A woman is dead after she was hit by a train in East Tawas over the weekend. According to the East Tawas Department of Public Safety, on Friday, August 16, a public safety officer responded to a report of a pedestrian walking close to a moving train at around 11:37 p.m.
ALERT: Impostor City Inspector Entering Homes in Fennville, Michigan
Well, this is certainly unsettling. You can't trust anyone these days! What is a home if not a sanctuary for peace and reprieve. However, the recent events in Fennville, Michigan have residents on edge. I don't know about you, but I'm the type of person who hits the floor the...
Hudsonville Community Fair Begins Today as Vacuum from No True State Fair Continues
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 19, 2024) – The third of four local fairs along the Lakeshore this season begins on Monday. The Hudsonville Community Fair kicks off its six-day run with afternoon 4-H dog and lamb shows before the Flying Star Rodeo takes over the Grandstand for a 7 PM performance. A tradition dating back to 1933, the self-described “Biggest Little Fair in Michigan” has been at its current location off of Park Avenue since 1963.
Hillsdale Hospital leaders appointed to statewide councils, committees for MHA
HILLSDALE — The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) welcomed six members of the Hillsdale Hospital’s leadership team to different statewide councils and committees after they were appointed to the positions. Jeremiah Hodshire, Rachel Lott, John Robertson, Meghan Campbell, Doris Whorley and Joshua Daugherty were each appointed to serve on various roles within the MHA councils and committees, according to the release. ...
Dow Gardens playground closed permanently
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The Dow Gardens closed its playground permanently. The organization made the announcement on Facebook on Monday, Aug. 19. The playground, located in Whiting Forest, was closed on Monday permanently. Dow Gardens said the closure is due to the decision to restore the area to a “more natural state.”
Truckin’ to St. Ignace for the 28th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show Weekend
Twenty-eight years ago, a handful of trucks braved the winds and the rain to kick off a new tradition. In 2024, that tradition will roar louder than ever! St. Ignace is pulling out all the stops for the best truck show yet. If you want to see the biggest and baddest semi-trucks on the road, mark your calendars for the weekend of September 12-14, 2024. Start out right by planning your weekend right here.
State awards $20.5M in grants to Michigan schools for mental health and safety
The Michigan Department of Education has awarded $20.5 million in grant for mental health services to 76 school districts and charter schools across the state. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden, will be used by educators to expand mental health services and “design and enhance initiatives that will promote safer, more inclusive, and positive school environments for all students, educators, and school staff.”
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