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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.
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...
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.
Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter
EDWARDSBURG — The Village Council of Edwardsburg met Monday at the Village Hall for their regular monthly meeting.= The council continued discussion regarding possible rental fees for use of the new shelter at Gunn Park after bringing back additional research. Trustee Hughes put forth the idea of offering rentals for full or half days, with […] The post Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter appeared first on Leader Publications.
Child dies after Grand Rapids river rescue
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A child died after being located during a river rescue in Grand Rapids, according to officials. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded for a river rescue in Riverside Park on the afternoon of Saturday, July 20, police said. If you purchase a product or register for...
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
Game on, grub on: Popular board game bar in Grand Rapids now serving food
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Gamers in the Grand Rapids area looking for some fun competition while enjoying good food and drinks need to look no further. Since opening years ago, House Rules Board Game Lounge has been the go-to spot for playing board games in a bar setting. If you...
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.
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.
Republican candidates say Ottawa County GOP asked them to end primary campaigns
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — Republicans running for office in Ottawa County held a press conference Friday morning at Veterans Park in Hudsonville. Several candidates running for the Board of Commissioners say the Ottawa County Republican Party asked them to end their campaigns if the party chose not to endorse them.
Muskegon Man’s $100 Win Turns into Surprise $300,000 Jackpot
Everyone who takes the time to play the Michigan Lottery is dreaming of the day they'll (hopefully) win a jackpot, but one Muskegon man couldn't have dreamed of it happening the way it did for him. A 64-year-old anonymous man from Muskegon recently purchased a Michigan Lottery Fire and Ice...
Chev’s Cafe in Muskegon Heights has delicious food that won’t break the bank
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI - A new cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is making waves along the lakeshore. Mark Chiaverini opened Chev’s Cafe on Friday, July 5, at 3314 Glade St. in Muskegon Heights to offer comfort food at a low price. If you purchase a product or register...
Allendale farmer challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder for county board seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Allendale farmer who is a frequent public commenter at board meetings is challenging Ottawa Impact co-founder Sylvia Rhodea for the District 8 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners seat in the upcoming Republican primary. David Lee Morren, 63, is challenging Rhodea, 53, in the Aug....
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