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WMU move-in day: 30 photos from students arriving on campus
KALAMAZOO, MI –– The Broncos are back in town. Western Michigan University students began moving back into dorms on Thursday, Aug. 22. Excitement surged through campus, from first-year aviation students arriving at Henry Hall with giant bean bags and TVs –– the most essential of the dorm room essentials –– to the vetted volunteering upperclassmen.
Michiagan candidate for U.S. Senate Elissa Slotkin speaks in Benton Harbor Friday
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The smell of Bar-B-Q filled Michigan democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Elissa Slotkin's press event in Benton Harbor on Friday as attendees filled the tables of a downtown restaurant to hear Slotkin speak about her priorities as a candidate. The event was part of her Grassroots...
Downtown Muskegon - The Corner - Be Ready for a Massive Mixed Use Venue Opening Soon
The Corner is becoming a multi purpose facility. There are suites available for smaller business, like Little Miss Green Thumb. That's Victoria Bernhardt, or as she's quick to point out, Tori. Tori began on Western Avenue as the Chalets. She wanted to continue in a little bigger space with year round access, so you'll now find her on the side of The Corner facing 3rd Street! Wonderful plants, succulents and more in her quaint and enjoyable shop. Across the building? Theresa Bernhardt is a Reiki Practitioner as well as a healer with holistic oils and plants. Her practice, Heal From Within, began years ago and her specialties can result in surprising outcomes for those who she sees. Jacqui (Bernhardt) Robinson is no stranger to our publishing's. We met Jacqui when she was heading off to get her degree in theater, she's the Director of Theater at Muskegon Catholic and also runs Broadway Bootcamp which has been touring, but will now find a home at The Corner in Muskegon. Add in an interactive kids area that will focus on things that are practical play and learning. That's what's planned for the inside. Least we forget Alex Bernhardt. Alex did some time working in television production in Kalamazoo but hung up the camera and headphones to become the Operations Manager of The Stage at The Corner and to see what's coming by way of comedy, music, movies, speaking engagements and more, well, we'll link up the Facebook page below! There's already a comedy show set to happen!! Things are moving quick.
Kalamazoo to distribute free water filters in Edison neighborhood beginning Aug. 23
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo announced Thursday that they will be distributing free water filters to residents living in the Edison neighborhood beginning Friday morning. City staff will be visiting households from 9 a.m. to noon to give out the free filters, and will also offer information...
New principal: Molding minds is a ‘great honor and great responsibility’
Grand Rapids — Derrick Martin’s desire to be a leader with Grand Rapids Public Schools was ignited decades ago when he was a student in the district. When Martin, the new principal of Innovation Central High School, was a senior at the very school he now leads — then Grand Rapids Central High — he ran for a seat on the Board of Education. He didn’t win, but the experience set him on a path he’s followed to this day.
Mill Steel Co. Names New CFO
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Mill Steel Co., one of the nation's largest distributors of flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Scott Hauncher as its chief financial officer. Hauncher brings over 20 years of extensive experience in financial services and private equity, with...
Keanu Reeves has an excellent adventure throughout Grand Rapids area
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Party on, dudes! Keanu Reeves made a surprise appearance at several Grand Rapids area businesses while in town for a performance with his band Dogstar. The 90s alternative rock band featuring Reeves as the bassist hosted a live show on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
NFL’s Kelce brothers eyeing Founders Brewing Co. to make their personal beer brand
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Jason and Travis Kelce are looking at some local breweries in Michigan to potentially be a leading contract brewer for the star football players’ beer brand, Garage Beer. The Kelce brothers announced in a June 12 press release that they are significant owners and operators...
Metro Detroit bartenders and servers concerned about law that would end tipping
On Friday, bartenders and servers from across metro Detroit came together here at Townhouse Birmingham to voice their concerns about a new state law that would get rid of the tipping system.
Man sentenced for role in Wyoming Walmart shooting
WYOMING, Mich. — A man who was accused of being involved in a shooting at a Walmart in Wyoming on New Year's Eve last year has been sentenced. Camrin Carpenter was initially facing a total of six charges, but had four of them dropped in exchange for a plea deal he made in May.
Muskegon Man Hospitalized After Grand Haven Area Three-Vehicle Pileup
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 23, 2024) – A 19-year-old Muskegon man found out the hard way about the value of having good brakes following a Friday afternoon pileup south of Grand Haven. It was the third injury crash of the day reported by Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant...
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Which Natural Disasters Are Most Likely in Michigan?
MIchigan has had its fair share of disasters over time. Recently, several tornadoes have torn their way through the Great Lakes State, and we've felt a few increased rumbles from earthquakes, too. Going back even FURTHER in time, Michigan was home to one of the LARGEST LAVA FLOWS to have ever happened on Earth.
That time hundreds of gerbils and hamsters took over a Michigan airport
LANSING, Mich. – What’s the weirdest thing that delayed you or put you behind on something?. A friend of mine once had a hot air balloon land on the road in front of him. I got hit by a truck tire on 696 (it wasn’t great). A few years ago, my dad and I were heading up to the U.P. for his birthday and someone called in a bomb threat that closed the Mackinac Bridge for several hours (also wasn’t great).
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