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Michigan Hotel Adding Duck Pin Bowling and New Restaurant
Motels and Bed and Breakfast houses were the beginning of travel amenities as they would provide shelter, bathrooms, and food for travelers. Today, that scene looks so much different as there are multiple Bed and Breakfast sites for homeowners to buy into, motels have advanced, and the hotels are one of the best amenities travelers can have.
Michigan Stadium is the top choice to spread one's ashes in the state, survey says
(CBS DETROIT) - Insurance agency Choice Mutual surveyed the top place in each state where people would choose to have their ashes spread. In Michigan, it's the Big House. According to a news release, the Michigan Stadium was considered No. 1 "due to its iconic status and significance in college football.""For passionate sports enthusiasts and loyal fans, having their ashes spread at Michigan Stadium represents a lifelong connection to the excitement, tradition, and community spirit of Michigan football. The stadium's vibrant atmosphere, historical importance, and the shared experiences of game days make it a fitting and memorable place to...
Nine birdies good for first-round lead in Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions
Hudsonville’s Tom Werkmeister made nine birdies against one bogey en route to a score of 8-under-par 64 Monday and the first round lead in the Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions on the Alpine Course at Boyne Mountain Resort. The tournament is for winners of significant Michigan championships. That includes...
Several packaged produce distributed to Kroger stores recalled
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to consume certain produce products distributed to Kroger stores because of possible health risk. Guacamole, diced vegetables and salsas sold at Kroger stores in several states, including Michigan, are being recalled for possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a US Food and Drug Administration recall...
124-year-old Kent County bar is up for sale, along with a hefty bourbon collection
A pub founded in 1900 and boasting an extensive bourbon and whiskey collection is up for sale as the 17th owner in its storied history aims to move into retirement. Owner David Burns wants to turn over the keys to the “right person” who would become the 18th proprietor of the 124-year-old Alto Bar, located at 6064 Linfield Ave. SE in the village of Alto in southeastern Kent County. Burns has operated the bar for 16 years.
Tires, propane tanks and electronics | North Kent Transfer Station opens to take Kent County's waste
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Waste drop-off just got safer and more efficient for Kent County residents with the opening of the North Kent Transfer Station. The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) announced Monday that the new station is now open to the public. Kent County residents and...
Caledonia native wins bronze medal in Team USA Women's Rugby Sevens
SAINT-DENIS, France — West Michigan has its first Olympic medalist from the Paris Summer Games. Caledonia native Alena Olsen, 28, helped her team win a bronze medal in the Women's Olympic Rugby Sevens match Tuesday. With moments to go and Australia up 12-7, Alex Sedrick ran the length of...
Former Kent Co. investment advisor sentenced for embezzlement
Late last week, 46-year-old Jaime Westenbarger, who worked as a registered investment advisor for Forest Hills Financial, Inc. in Ada, Michigan, was sentenced for embezzling $260,000 from his clients. Westenbarger pled guilty as charged in January under a delayed sentence to One Count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, three counts...
6 Democrats vying for 4 open seats on Muskegon Township board
MUSKEGON TWP., MI - There are four open seats on the Muskegon Township Board of Trustees this election season, and a list of candidates are vying for their chance to serve. There are six Democratic candidates that voters will narrow down to four in the primary election this Aug. 6.
Keeping Lowell Safe: Police Beat for May and June 2024
It’s been a busy couple months for the Lowell Police Department. They have been a presence at community events such as Lowell Pride and the Riverwalk Festival, addressed dozens of citizen calls for assistance and continue to work on reducing speeds on local roads. In addition, a former member of the department was awarded a Medal of Valor for his response to a call as a Lowell police officer.
5 Muskegon parks slated for major renovations
MUSKEGON, MI - Starting next year, a handful of parks in Muskegon will be getting more intensive upgrades based on community feedback. The five parks selected out of the city’s 40 total are Norman F. Kruse Park, Richards Park, McGraft Park, Campbell Field and Hartshorn Marina. If you purchase...
Montcalm superintendent dies after 2-week cancer battle
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — Montcalm Area ISD Superintendent Kyle Hamlin passed away Sunday after a two-week cancer battle, his wife Beth Hamlin posted on Facebook. Beth Hamlin said in her post that Kyle’s death will “come as a shock to most” because they hadn’t made his battle public while they were trying to process everything.
Driver injured in Spring Lake Township car crash, deputies say
SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver was taken to the hospital after a car crash in Spring Lake Township Sunday afternoon, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened on Leonard Road near 144th Avenue at about 3:27 p.m. The driver, 28, of Wyoming, had been...
SpartanNash Appoints Dorlisa Flur as Part of Ongoing Board Refreshment
Seasoned retail and grocery distribution exec is independent strategic advisor to Southeastern Grocers' leadership. Flur is an independent corporate director on the boards of Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., United States Cold Storage Inc., and BlueCross BlueShield NC, participating on various committees for each. From 2019 to 2024, Flur also served on the board of Hibbett, Inc. as an independent director.
Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0
GRAND RAPIDS – Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be held August 7-8 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids and focused on bringing many of the 12,000 manufacturing companies in Michigan up to speed on how I4.0 can improve efficiency. Centrrepolis Accelerator CEO Dan Radomski joins MITech TV to provide all the details.
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