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Resurfacing project in West Michigan to start after holiday weekend
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The Ottawa County Road Commission will begin work on a resurfacing project after the Fourth of July holiday weekend that might cause some minor delays for drivers. Work in Grand Haven Township is expected to begin the week of July 8, the road commission announced.
Dozens Come Down With COVID After Attending Concert in West Michigan
If you recently attended the Flaming Lips concert at GLC Live by 20 Monroe, you may want to test for COVID. A friend of mine attended the show on Saturday, June 29, and a few days later posted on social media that she had tested positive for COVID. At the time, I didn't think anything of it - I'd been reading that COVID cases were on the rise as the new FLiRT variant makes its way across the country.
Ottawa County’s high-speed internet project gets slimmed down
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A plan to bring high-speed broadband internet to up to 10,000 Ottawa County households has been slimmed down because of a reduced state grant. Ottawa County leaders learned Tuesday, July 2 that an upcoming project to install 400 miles of fiber optic cable would be reduced to about 250 miles.
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...
Trash Skipped? City of Grand Rapids Says It May Be Your Fault
Grand Rapids is lucky to have a pretty efficient and easy-to-deal with trash service offered by the city. As long as you follow the simple rules they provide between which day to place it out, which can you use, and making sure your account has money on it- it's pretty easy and stress free to get your trash picked up.
Highly toxic poison hemlock found in Jenison park
A new sign warns families in Jenison of the dangers of poison hemlock as they enter the Maplewood Park and Splash Pad on 12th Avenue. The invasive plant has also spread in other sections of the park where signs are not posted.
How Loud Can Your Neighbors Be in Grand Rapids Before Breaking the Law?
I'll be the first to admit that I love to play my music loud and have a good time. I also get up at the butt crack of dawn and find it hard to fall asleep when my neighbor is still playing his music so loud that I can hear it through my closed window with a fan running.
World’s largest free-standing flag flies near Lake Michigan
I bet you didn’t know that the largest free flying American Flag in the world flies proudly less than 3 miles from Lake Michigan. The flag is just east of I-43 at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan Wisconsin (which is only 117 miles in a straight line from Grand Rapids). The flag is on a pole […]
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands
Michigan Author/Journalist Bob Downes presents a book that includes chapters on every major Indian treaty signed in Michigan, the book Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands. With a hefty dose of Michigan’s history, including the founding of Grand Rapids, Downes takes us back to an important time.
New Construction Updates: Fuller-Michigan Intersection Closed For 4 weeks
Due to major construction, you cannot go anywhere in Grand Rapids without being redirected. Driving in downtown is a nightmare right now. However, your commute is even more affected now due to this construction update. Fuller-Michigan Intersection Closed. In early June, it was announced that Fuller Avenue was closed north...
These Michigan Business Loop Highways Are Unlike Any Other in America
Call them business loops or 'green interstates' an often overlooked segment of America's highway network are the Business Auxiliary routes of the Interstate Highway System. Using green shields and the words 'Business/Loop' or 'Business/Spur' rather than 'Interstate,' the routes are intended to direct travelers off the expressways and into towns for food, services, shopping, business needs and accommodations.
Grand Haven Free Fridays concert series highlighting bands, artists with ties to Michigan
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Beginning Friday, a free concert series will be bringing bands and musicians with ties to Michigan to Grand Haven. Called Grand Haven Free Fridays, the series will feature a variety of artists performing at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium each week. Organizers say music is something...
Horse races, demolition derby planned for 2024 Muskegon County Fair
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - The Muskegon County Fair kicks off later this month with five days of fun. The annual fair is Monday, July 22 at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd. in Fruitport. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Leader of Hispanic Center of Western Michigan stepping down
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The president of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is stepping down from her position effective July 17. Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez joined the center in 2017 as director of finance and was named president of the organization earlier this year. She was credited in a news release for helping oversee the organization during a period of growth.
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.
The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-5-24
Grand Rapidian/Attorney at Law Cary Fleischer reminds us of the power of Interfaith in these times. He joins the show to discuss his personal exploration of interfaith, Jewish history and how to best follow his journey. 500 new Backpacks and school supplies are needed for kids connected to North Kent...
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