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Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Four candidates vying for open northern Ottawa County commission seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Four candidates are running to become the next Ottawa County commissioner for District 10, one of the northernmost areas of the county. The district is currently represented by Republican Roger Bergman, who announced last year he would not be seeking reelection. District 10 covers the...
Rivers Ace shares opening plans for old Van Wieren Hardware
HOLLAND — Details about the new store filling Van Wieren Hardware have begun to emerge. First, and perhaps most importantly, Rivers Ace Hardware plans to open in the building at 645 Douglas Ave. in mid-September. Rivers Ace is a family-owned chain of stores with over 80 years of experience...
Big Lots plans to close one Grand Rapids area store
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Discount retailer Big Lots plans to close its store at 4254 28th St. SE in the suburb of Kentwood. The company, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, and operates about 1,400 stores in 48 states, has a notice on its website for the Kentwood location stating that the location is closing, and that savings of up to 20% are available on inventory.
The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO
We talk to Michael Naess. The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO, Michael Naess. His first event is a significant one. We talk to Michael about his vision, plus the 10 event, 5 day Music Moves Us festival. After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is...
Muskegon police given 10 microchip scanners to reunite pets with owners
MUSKEGON, MI - Ten microchip scanners were donated to the Muskegon Police Department by a local animal nonprofit in hopes of reuniting more lost pets with their owners sooner. Kendra Boos, founder of Operation Solo, dropped off the microchip scanners to the police on Wednesday, July 25, after rallying friends and family to purchase a total of 30 scanners.
Surviving members of the Savage family released from hospital, time to heal
The three surviving members of the Savage family from Kalamazoo, involved in a fatal car accident, have been discharged from the hospital. The accident occurred on Sunday, June 30, at the intersection of 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Fillmore Township, Allegan County. Daniel Savage passed away at the scene...
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