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Holland Businesses Hoping Fourth Of July Kickstarts Busy Summer
(Holland, MI) – Holland businesses are hoping the Fourth of July holiday helps to kickstart a busy summer. Curragh Irish Pub general manager Carly Civici says they have seen a slowdown in business this year with people eating out less. She says it’s been “thin picking for everyone” in the city.
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...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Hot n’ Now: America’s Lost Relic Is Still In Business Here In Michigan
My grandparents have lived in Holland most of my life so I frequently visited Holland State Park growing up. My favorite building to drive past was always this closed Hot n' Now shop where my dad said he would buy a bunch of super cheap hamburgers that "got me through school".
Olga’s Kitchen expanding into 3 Michigan cities — with help from Big Boy
Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant Olga’s Kitchen is teaming up with another well-known chain this summer to expand into three new Michigan cities, where it will offer takeout and delivery from Big Boy restaurants. The new Olga’s Kitchen locations will operate in Big Boy restaurants located at 1513 S. Saginaw Road...
Boys volleyball on the rise in Michigan, as several area players earn all-state
High school boys volleyball in Michigan grew to 69 teams this season, continuing its continuous growth. Several local teams have joined the jump from four teams in 2018 to 37 in 2022 and now to 69, including West Ottawa, Holland, Zeeland, Holland Christian and Saugatuck. The sport will become an...
Biking, hiking trails part of proposed development at Greenly and 152nd
PARK TWP. — A partnership between a private citizen, the Outdoor Discovery Center Network and Park Township could bring a new preserve and bike park to Greenly Street and 152nd Avenue. The proposed development, Redlum Farm Preserve and Bike Park, appeared before the Park Township Planning Commission on Thursday,...
Holland doctor completes yet another impressive swim, this time across Lake Erie
HOLLAND — Holland ophthalmologist Bryan Huffman is best known not as a doctor, but as a swimmer. Huffman has swum across the English Channel, completed the 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan and, now, has completed a crossing of Lake Erie, a 26.7-mile trip. Up next for Huffman? How about...
Should Michigan Adopt The Illinois Purge Law?
In July of 2022, lawmakers in Illinois decided to implement a new law that would reduce the number of residents who were spending time behind bars in the county jails. As the state of Illinois was facing issues with being understaffed in their jails and holding offenders for too long, they decided that something had to be done in the justice system. Illinois lawmakers would gather and deliberate on what many have dubbed the Purge law to help fix their county jail issues.
Michigan City Named ‘Smartest In America': Full 100 City Listing
With all the innovations that Michigan produces, such as advanced autonomous vehicles, medical breakthroughs, technological achievements, and even new, safer uses for chemicals in our everyday lives, it's no surprise that our state is home to some of the smartest minds in America. What may surprise you is that Michigan, for the second year in a row, has been named the home of the country's most well-educated metro.
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
Flint City Attorney nabs new job in Battle Creek
Flint, MI — City Attorney William Kim is leaving Flint for a position on the west end of the state. According to Battle Creek City Commission records, officials interviewed Kim on June 18, 2024, during their regularly scheduled meeting where they went into closed session prior to introducing Kim to the public. Officials said all of the candidates for the position including Kim asked for their applications to be reviewed in a closed session.
Grand Rapids Foodie Fest returns for third year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest was back at Calder Plaza for the third year Saturday. It was the festival’s second day. There were around 40 different food and merchandise vendors at the event selling everything from tacos, noodles and Korean corndogs to clothing and stuffed animals. The festival also had a beer tent, […]
Learning trades is helping Grand Rapids area kids avoid gun violence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When you think about guns, you may imagine a pistol or rifle, but a West Michigan organization is helping kids get more acquainted with the types of guns you'd see on a construction site - like a nail gun or a caulking gun. "Kids look...
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.
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