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Central Middle/Central high welcomes new Art teacher
Jennifer Funnell, a Muskegon native, has been teaching secondary visual arts since 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI, followed by a Master of Arts (MA) in Art and Design from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.
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.
Fruitport volleyball team eager to get back to its traditional winning ways in the new O-K Silver conference
FRUITPORT – The last few years have been frustrating for the Fruitport volleyball team. The traditionally strong program with a rich history lost a lot of matches in the brutal O-K Blue conference, which is full of great volleyball teams. The 2022 season was a perfect example. The Trojans...
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...
Michigan sheriff under fire for releasing damning allegations about opponent days before primary
HASTINGS, MI – Three days before the Aug. 6 Republican primary, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf met up with a man in a Goodwill thrift store parking lot and handed over documents that could be damaging to one of his primary opponents. Leaf said the release wasn’t an election...
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...
AUDIO: First day of school will have casual dress code for KPS
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It will be a casual Monday as far as the dress code is concerned when Kalamazoo Public School’s high schools open. Board president Ti’Anna Harrison says it’s most important that they show up for what will be just a half-day. If...
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.
Two men charged in kidnapping of woman, two children in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two men have been charged in the kidnapping of a Kalamazoo mother and her two children. Deshawn Gladney, 29, and Jordan Watts, 32, were arraigned Friday on multiple charges after both were accused of kidnapping Doriesha Watts and her two children Wednesday. Crime: Detroit man gets...
CONFIRMED: Popeye’s is Returning To Gull Road in Kalamazoo
YES! FINALLY, the east side of Kalamazoo is getting some proper fried chicken again. Nothing against the ones that are already here, you've been great, but the news that a Popeye's is going back in on Gull Road has me giddy. I love me some spice, I love me some...
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...
Semi-Truck Driver Falls Asleep Causing Fiery Collision on I-96 in Berlin Township
Early morning commuters on I-96 in Berlin Township were met with a fiery scene as two semi-trucks collided, leading to a blaze and a temporary blockage of the westbound lanes. The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, when a 50-year-old Highland Park man driving one of the trucks fell asleep at the wheel, according to WOOD TV. The sleeping driver's semi veered off and struck another truck, driven by an Iowa man, which led to the Highland Park man's vehicle catching fire.
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.
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.
Reading High School grad is Hillsdale Hospital's newest doctor
HILLSDALE — Hillsdale Hospital has welcomed Dr. Heather Mewes to its primary care team, where she will serve as medical director of primary care clinics. Starting August 26, she will be seeing patients at Hillsdale Health & Wellness and at Reading Health Clinic, while also providing leadership for the team of providers serving in primary care roles. ...
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