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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.”
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...
Man arrested after barricading himself in Grand Rapids home, police say
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Police responded to a person barricaded inside a home in Grand Rapids Monday. It ended after multiple hours. The incident happened at a home in the 300 block of Pine Avenue NW. Authorities with the Grand Rapids Police Department said no one else was in the home.
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.
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. ...
Thousands of tons of radioactive waste from atom bomb-making heading to Wayne County
A hazardous waste landfill in Wayne County is preparing to take 6,000 cubic yards of soil and concrete and 4,000 gallons of groundwater contaminated with elevated radiation from a site in New York where the Manhattan Project developed the atomic bomb during and just after World War II. The U.S. Army Corps of...
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.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
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