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Grand Rapids hosting dogs-only pool party this August
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The biggest pool paw-ty of the year is returning to Grand Rapids. The seventh annual Wag 'n' Wade dogs-only swimming event is a paw-some way to close out the season at the Richmond Park Pool. The free event is open to all community members and...
Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
Muskegon father and son to ride 175 roller coasters this summer alone
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Ups and downs. Matt Robert’s every day is full of them. “I am the chief trial attorney for the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office," said Matt, walking through Michigan's Adventure theme park. “Right now, I'd be in my suit. I'd be at the office. I'd...
The Diner on Hackley closed in Muskegon; new fusion restaurant moved in
MUSKEGON, MI - A staple for diner food in the Muskegon area said goodbye in the spring, with a new fusion eatery already saying hello this summer. Muskegon Heights residents Tawayne Davis and Robert Carmean have come together to open a new restaurant offering a mouthwatering twist on soul food and Mexican cuisine.
Grand Rapids business vandalized near major intersection
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Major road construction is still underway in Grand Rapids this summer. One business near the intersection of Fuller and Michigan, where construction has been ongoing, was vandalized early Thursday morning. Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos store co-owner and general manager, Becky Afendoulis, said they were alerted...
Allegiant adds new non-stop destination out of Grand Rapids
Allegiant Travel announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities across the United States this week, including two from Michigan. The routes launch in November but are open to booking now. The new route from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids is to West Palm Beach, Florida...
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: July 19-21
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a lot happening this weekend in West Michigan, and Maranda’s got you covered with discovering free and affordable family-friendly activities in events. Refer to our Weekend Fun Guide below to find fun occurrences from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Marvel...
Judge seeks restraining order against election foe over ‘false claims’ in campaign literature
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A judge seeking re-election has filed for a temporary-restraining order against his opponent, a local public defender. Probate Judge Gregory Pittman said he filed for a restraining order to prevent further “false claims and outright lies” by his opponent, Kendrah Robinson. The complaint, filed...
Remembering Muskegon Reverend Charles Poole
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Reverend Charles Poole was well known by many for his efforts for peace and equality and on Tuesday, he passed away. Jon Covington is a local filmmaker in West Michigan and tells 13 On Your Side that the Rev. Poole was a joy to be around. He also said that Poole embodied his mantra of being a force for change while bringing people together.
Mackinac Island Ferry Company leader out after private equity firm sale
Less than a month after a Florida-based private equity firm bought the last independent ferry service serving Mackinac Island, its longtime leader is no longer at the company, the new owner announced today. Jerry Fetty, former CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company (formerly Star Line), left the company this week,...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Internet outage affecting state and local business
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The global technology outage that halted flights, banks, TV stations, and computer systems, is affecting many local Michigan places. Here’s a list of places that are currently affected by the cyber outage: If you know of any local businesses or organizations that were or are being affected by the outage, please email […]
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Michigan authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old missing since 1987
DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham, a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family. In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon.
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