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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...
'Fear-free grooming' for your furry friend in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Does your dog get anxious at the groomers?. You’re in luck, because a local dog training school offers "fear-free grooming" for those furry friends who get stressed when they hear the sound of hair clippers, nail trimmers or the blow dryer. A Pleasant Dog...
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...
11 road closures scheduled this week across Michigan
Michigan drivers, prepared for construction. Between Sunday, July 7, and Saturday, July 13, more than 130 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Construction projects will require closures on a number of major roadways coming out of the holiday...
Good news so far for Michigan’s fruit crops after too-early flowering
An early spring might sound like a good thing to you and me. An early spring to a Michigan fruit grower is a nightmare. So far, the fruit growers’ nightmares are not coming true. An extremely warm February and a warmer-than-normal March developed Michigan’s fruit buds very early. The...
Round Two: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Has Landed in Michigan
They may look pretty but make no mistake: The invasive spotted lanternfly is a nasty, invasive creature, and it has been once again found in Michigan. On Monday (6/24), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported a small population of the creature in Monroe County. What is the...
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in four dairy farm workers — two in Michigan and one each in Texas and Colorado — as well as in cattle in a dozen states. The farm workers’ symptoms were mild, and researchers have not found that the H5N1 virus, […] The post As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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...
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Gittinger retires from Sturgis Public Schools
Nicole Gittinger has announced her retirement from Sturgis Public Schools. Gittinger has worked at the district for 15 years. She served as principal at Wall and Eastwood schools, then was named assistant superintendent for SPS. She received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education from Michigan State University,...
Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative to host Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Karen Forbes gives the big picture on expectations, entertainment and the importance of the fall event. Tri-Cities Puentes Initiative welcomes West Michigan and beyond to their September 21 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, Karen Forbes gives the big picture on expectations, entertainment and the importance of the fall event. Shelley...
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".
Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults
Learn how Detroit’s Inclusive Healthcare Taskforce is working to address health disparities and promote equal access to healthcare for all residents. Articulated Insight – “News, Race and Culture in the Information Age”. The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13.Detroit Area...
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
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