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Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Dozens unite in Kalamazoo for annual Sacred Harp singing event
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dozens of singers from several states gathered in Kalamazoo for an all-day event Sunday. The Kalamazoo Annual All-Day Sacred Harp Singing and Dinner on the Grounds took place from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Drake Farmstead, with singers from Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada making the trip.
Plainwell police search for suspect following smoke shop break-in
PLAINWELL, Mich. — The Plainwell Department of Public Safety is searching for a man suspected of breaking into an area business early Thursday morning. Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into Smoke City Smoke Shop just after 4 a.m. and then loading various items from the counter into an Adidas backpack as well as a smaller bag, police said.
Motorcyclist dies in Southwest Michigan crash after hitting multiple trees
CASS COUNTY, MI – A man was killed in a crash after he lost control of his motorcycle and struck several trees on the side of the road, Cass County sheriff’s deputies said. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, near Daily Road and Jefferson...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
A Grand Rapids specialty grocer that offers cooking classes is expanding to East Lansing
EAST LANSING — A small specialty grocery store that makes artisan pasta in-house, and offers cooking classes and a full bar is expected to open off East Grand River Avenue this fall. The Local Epicurean, a grocer that has an established location in Grand Rapids, will carry wines, pasta, cheeses, sauces, oils and...
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
Can you make it up 303 steps? Your reward is a sandy sprint down to Lake Michigan
SAUGATUCK, MI -- If you’re looking for a workout before diving into Lake Michigan, then consider one of Saugatuck’s iconic trails: Mount Baldhead. Many have climbed the steep 303 steps − just check the etched signatures on the wooden posts − and have been rewarded with views of Saugatuck and the Kalamazoo River.
Why are some residents frustrated by Saugatuck's move on airport property?
SAUGATUCK — Saugatuck is moving forward with a proposal from ODC Network for unused airport property in Saugatuck Township, but some residents are less than thrilled with the process. The city bought the land east of I-196 near 63rd Street and 134th Avenue decades ago in hopes of hosting...
MiSustainable Holland: Farmers markets offer more than just food
HOLLAND — Michigan is a magical place, especially in the summer. The lake is warm, the days are long, and I always visit the local farmer markets to see what’s in season. Not only is there an abundance of local produce, but farmer markets also support environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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