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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.
K-9 ‘takes a bite out of crime’ and tracks down fleeing suspect
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Holton man was arrested after fleeing from police Thursday, July 4, around 4 a.m. — thanks to the help of Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Laz. The man fled from sheriff’s deputies in a 2009 Ford Fusion, reaching speeds of 120 mph....
Firefighters expect to fight U.S. Farathane fire for another 24-36 hours
PORT HURON — Firefighters who have been fighting to extinguish the blaze at a U.S. Farathane warehouse on Beard Street expect it could continue to smolder for another day. "We expect to be on scene for another 24 to 36 hours," Port Huron Fire Department Chief Corey Nicholson said. ...
Libby Berens Nienhuis takes over Holland Christian golf program
Libby Berens Nienhuis was one of the best golfers in the history of the Holland area. Now she is passing that knowlege on to the next generation. Berens has taken over as Holland Christian girls golf coach, taking the helm of her alma mater. "It is so cool to remember...
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...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
GVSU Lakers Will Be Flying High on Brand New AstroTurf
Grand Valley State University Lubbers will kick off their football season with the newest AstroTurf on the market at Lubbers Stadium. AstroTurf has been around longer than I thought - James M. Faria and Robert T. Wright who came up with the idea in the late 1950s. When Faria and Wright developed fake grass the original name was "ChemGrass." It was probably a good idea they changed the name because ChemGrass doesn't sound as cool as AstroTurf.
Confirmed: Van Wieren will remain a hardware store
HOLLAND — Residents accustomed to dropping by Van Wieren Hardware can breathe a sigh of relief; the building will remain a hardware store, after all. Kristen Redell, great-granddaughter of founder Andrew Van Wieren, confirmed the news to The Sentinel on Monday, July 8. As she and her family reflect...
New Bridge Street business to offer Nashville-style restaurant, bar, tasting room
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A business with local roots is starting a new adventure in the heart of Grand Rapids. Renovations are underway at a building at the corner of Bridge Street NW and Stocking Avenue NW to create Rapid River Stillhouse, a Nashville-style tasting room, restaurant, bar, rooftop and entertainment venue.
Wow! Cool video of fireworks show that thrilled thousands in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. -- The annual Grand Rapids fireworks show brought thousands downtown Saturday night to continue celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. The fireworks display, presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, thrilled the crowd gathered at Ah-Nab-Awen Park and various other areas downtown on Saturday, July 6. If...
Ottawa County broadband project significantly reduced in scope
OTTAWA COUNTY — The size and scope of Ottawa County's broadband project has been significantly reduced, from 400 miles of fiber to 250. That's according to information presented during a finance and administration committee meeting Tuesday, July 2, when commissioners approved an amendment to the county's broadband plan with 123Net. Director of Strategic Impact...
Social Security Makes Adjustments for Disability Pride Month
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 8, 2024) – June may have been a pride month for some segments of society, but July is disability pride month. Along those lines, the US Social Security Administration posted on its social media outlets a reminder about what services they provide to help improve the lives of those who have disabilities.
Helen Sachs, Anna Tilden earn Holland Sentinel Girls Track and Field Athletes of the Year
In a year where 113 athletes from the area qualified for the state track and field finals, there were bound to be some stellar performances. There were plenty, especially in the girls meets. Anna Tilden finished her stellar career with an all-state performance in the throws, while Helen Sachs ran...
Meet the Holland Sentinel All-Area Girls Track and Field Team
A look at the Holland Sentinel All-Area Girls Track and Field Team. FAST FACTS: CMU commit finished 10th in discus and 15th in shot put at D1 state meet. COACH'S VIEW: "Isabel has been a joy to have on our team. She has competed at the highest state level for the last several years, but what I appreciate most about her is the close-knit group she helped establish with our throwers." - Aaron Kenemer.
In Motion: Will Preston is named Mr. Golf 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The 2024 golf season has been over for almost a month now but one local golfer keeps winning awards to go along with his individual state title from this spring. “I think like late middle school was really when I realized that I was kinda...
Officials say 'very large gas leak' in Greenville now resolved
GREENVILLE, Michigan — Officials say most people can return to their homes after a "very large" gas leak in Greenville. In a Facebook post around 8:10 p.m., dispatch said there were units blocking the area off and asked residents within a three-block radius of the area to evacuate. Dispatch...
Grand Rapids senior couple finds new love for bowling after dog passes away
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Some people bowl because they just want something fun to do. Others bowl professionally. For John and Lisa Malfroid, the senior couple took on Clique Lanes' senior bowling league after their dog, Holly, passed away in 2022. "We were feeling down," said John, 73. "And...
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