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Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents...
Warner Vineyards concert series becomes hot topic of discussion
Pat Warner, third-generation owner of the 86-year-old Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw, Michigan, addresses noise concerns from neighbors and thanks the nearly three dozen supporters who spoke during a Village Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Paw Paw. 2 / 7. Warner Vineyards concert season. 4 /...
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
Work expected to start next year on Union City River’s Path project
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Crews have been removing trees at Riverview Park in Union City after the Village last October announced they have been awarded a $850,000 Michigan D.N.R. Spark Grant for a pedestrian bridge as part of the “River’s Path: Connecting Parks, Bridging Communities” project.
PHOTOS: Battle Creek celebrates Pride community with downtown parade, weekend festival
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek's Pride Festival is in full swing. Just over two weeks after BC Pride raised a Pride flag over Battle Creek City Hall, community members gathered in downtown Battle Creek to celebrate day two of the 2024 Battle Creek Pride Festival Friday. PHOTOS:Battle Creek...
Niles manufacturer celebrates expansion, rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local manufacturer celebrated its expansion and rebrand Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Members of the Greater Niles Area Chamber of Commerce were on hand to celebrate Pratt Intermodal Chassis, a leading manufacturer of container chassis located at 2070 S 3rd St., Niles. PIC guided attendees through the 300,000 square-foot facility, […] The post Niles manufacturer celebrates expansion, rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremony appeared first on Leader Publications.
Thistledown & Row: Downtown Buchanan building transforming into restaurant, bar
BUCHANAN — A collaboration between local business entities is giving the historic Redden Building a new lease on life in downtown Buchanan. Michael and Elaine Rowland of Rowland Property Group and Ann Tuite of Buchanan Craft LLC – parent company of River Saint Joe – have been hard at work transforming 103 Days Ave. into […] The post Thistledown & Row: Downtown Buchanan building transforming into restaurant, bar appeared first on Leader Publications.
Upheaval Festival’s First-Day Blitz: Intense sets, happy crowdsurfing metalheads galore
Friday’s opening day of Upheaval at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park unleased thunderous sets by Godsmack, Killswitch Engage, Of Mice and Men and more. The recap, highlights and photo galleries at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS, DAY 2 SCHEDULE. From an outsider’s perspective, a metal festival like Grand...
Royal Oak Leprechauns vs. Battle Creek Battle Jacks in Northwoods League baseball action
A three-run sixth inning and solid work on the mound allowed the Royal Oak Leprechauns to hold off the Battle Creek Battle Jacks for a 4-3 win in Northwoods League action Friday, July 19, 2024.
Trump motorcade prep: Retired detective, Secret Service liaison lays it all out
Lewis Langham said Secret Service and law enforcement officials will be in position on the motorcade route several hours before former President Trump and J.D. Vance hit the road
Grand Rapids wine shop plans to rebrand under new ownership
A popular East Hills wine shop is rebranding under new owners, who say they plan to be careful stewards of the store’s customers and mission. After almost three years working for Leon & Son LLC, General Manager Ben VanderWaal is taking over the operation as owner, alongside his wife Izamar Contreras-Alvarado. The couple plans to close the shop briefly for renovations and reopen it as Ritual Wines next month.
A beautiful community on the water in Whitehall
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Everybody loves to be on or near the water in the summertime, and many also crave the serenity the water brings during the cooler Michigan months. There’s such a strong desire to live, or have a second home, along the lakeshore. Today, we’re seeing...
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