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Barber Bill: 97-year-old veteran still cuts hair at his Greenville shop
The barber's chair is a seat for stories. The best ones at Bill's Barber Shop in Greenville come from the man who's long held the clippers, an Army veteran who celebrated his 97th birthday on Tuesday.
Bruman to play for Davenport
IMLAY CITY — Chloe Bruman, who will be a senior at Imlay City High School this fall, made a verbal commitment to join Davenport University’s softball program recently. She is coming off an outstanding junior campaign which saw her place first on the Imlay City squad and among Tri-City Times All-Area first team honorees with a .551 average.
Michigan Community Hosting Free Laundry Day At Local Laundromat
One thing I've learned in life is that everyone doesn't have the same opportunities or resources as the next person. Everyone in the world is living a different life and has gone down a different path as the decisions and circumstances they are in are unique to them. No two people live the same life or have the same circumstances so we shouldn't judge anyone based upon what they do and do not have access to.
Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
Active GRCC students, employees can ride The Rapid for free this school year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Active Grand Rapids Community College students and employees can ride The Rapid buses for free this school year. The goal of the one-year pilot program is to help reduce transportation costs and make college education more accessible. “We recognize that many of our students face...
Piecing Together Unity event to include food vendors, live music, voter registration and more
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids foundation is hoping to bring the community together with their second annual Piecing Together Unity event. The event is hosted by the Pieces of Reece's Foundation, which helps support children in West Michigan, from providing clothes and food to helping children build connections in the community.
School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful way
Byron Center — West Middle School math teacher Jeff Gdowski had a jolly holiday this summer as a cast member in Van Singel Fine Arts Center’s production of “Mary Poppins.”. He plays several parts in the show, mainly as Neleus the statue in the park and a...
Giant Slip N’ Slide, foam party returning to West Michigan park
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - What is a better way to end the last days of summer than speeding down a giant slip-and-slide at torpedo speed? Nothing. That’s why an annual community-wide event is back for another round of four hundred feet of fun. The 11th annual Slip N’ Slide is Saturday, Aug. 17 at Rosewood Park in Jenison. Initially created by longtime residents, the event is now run by Never the Same, a national youth ministry organization all proceeds benefit.
The historic Sullivan Field grandstands will be restored after a pause in construction
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans of Valley Field announced that the Sullivan Field grandstand construction will start again this fall after construction crews found extensive damage and wood rot. Crews paused the project to reevaluate the field’s damage and found that the $4.25 million project would cost more. Sullivan...
Western Michigan Weekend Forecast: Rain Expected Through Saturday
Grand Rapids, MI – Residents of Western Michigan should prepare for a day of changing weather, with increasing clouds this morning followed by showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will peak near 80°F, with winds from the southeast at 10-20 mph. According to the National Weather Service...
Back to school: Preparing your kids for the start of a new year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We are less than a week away from the start of a brand-new school year for some students across West Michigan. Now is the time to get your kids ready to head back to the classroom. Many kids probably aren’t ready to say goodbye to...
Gaddy looks to set the ‘future course’ of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Six months into her new role as president and CEO of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, LaSandra Gaddy is preparing to invite myriad voices around the table to forge a new strategic plan. Gaddy took the reins of the 102-year-old foundation in February, succeeding former president and CEO Diana Sieger,...
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