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John Gibbs, ousted as Ottawa County administrator, donates to commissioners’ election rivals
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- John Gibbs, ousted as Ottawa County’s administrator earlier this year, has donated money to a handful of election candidates trying to unseat county commissioners in the Aug. 6 primary linked to a highly conservative group. The donations are listed in campaign finance reports, filed this...
No body contacted advisory issued for Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud
WHITE CLOUD — On Friday, July 26, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified by Ferris State University that they collected bacterial samples from Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud that showed elevated E. coli levels. Children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are the most at risk. Flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and dehydration can occur from exposure to contaminated water. Upper respiratory illnesses, such as ear, nose, and throat infections, may also occur, in addition to skin infections if an open wound is not properly protected. Ferris State University will continue collect samples and results will be reported by Ferris State University and DHD#10 when available.
Park Township short-term rental ban would have long-term effects, businesses say
Published by the Frost Research Center at Hope College, the study sought to determine the economic impact of Park Township's short-term rental industry, surveying local businesses in the Holland area.
New acute care clinic opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A firm that staffs emergency rooms in West Michigan has opened what it calls a “first-of-its kind” clinic that offers care beyond what’s provided at urgent care clinics but below the full scope of emergency room services found at a hospital. Emergency...
Avoid Traffic at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival with Free Shuttle
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is undoubtedly one of West Michigan's top events, spanning ten days and offering dozens of unique events from fireworks, to cardboard boat races, and more. This year's festival will be the 100th, so I would assume we'll see some of the biggest crowds in the festival's history.
North Iowa grocer wins national award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A local independent grocer has won a national honor. SpartanNash, a wholesale supplier of food to over 2,100 retail locations nationwide, recognized Randy’s Neighborhood Market during its 2024 Food Solutions Expo. Randy’s Neighborhood Market received the Large Market Size Performance Award for providing shoppers with “spectacular value and quality with private label products.
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
'Unbreaking the Heartbreak:' TC Man Finds Woman's Beloved Ring
Laura Allore will never forget the dreadful mix of feelings that poured over her as she sat on a windswept Lake Michigan beach. Allore, 38, was with her friend Jenna at Platte River Point on July 16. After several days of camping with the family, the two were enjoying a rare girls’ day. It was particularly breezy, with large waves crashing along the sandy shore.
2 Kalamazoo Republicans square off in state House District 41 primary
KALAMAZOO, MI — A pair of Republicans are seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Julie Rogers in Michigan’s 41st House district. Republicans Terry Haines and Nicole Sabel will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for the right to challenge Rogers in the Nov. 5 general election. Rogers is running for her third term.
Coldwater's Penny Geishert honored as first woman president of Michigan's Elks
COLDWATER — At the end of June, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks national convention in Austin, Texas, recognized Coldwater's Penny Geishert as Michigan's first woman state president. A cancer survivor, Geishart ended her one-year term at the end of May. ...
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
In Michigan, more than 1 million workers make less than $17 per hour.
Data: Oxfam; Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/AxiosOne-fourth of Michigan's workforce make less than $17 per hour — 29% of women and 35% of Black workers in Michigan fall below that line, new data from Oxfam shows.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour. Two years ago, that number was 31.9%, according to Oxfam, a British organization aimed at eliminating global poverty.Why it matters: Even accounting for inflation — $15 an hour in 2024 has the same buying power as about $14 in 2022 — this is remarkable progress.It is meaningful for the millions of Americans who...
Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids
A massive invasive species was removed from Glen Lake, Michigan, a lake that sits just inland from Lake Michigan in the northwest portion of the state. The Japanese Koi fish caught by a bowfishing team from the Thundering Aspens Sportsman Club ended up bagging a world record koi (on the bow) when it tipped the […] The post Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids appeared first on BroBible.
Michigan, Canada officially connected by North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge
DETROIT - It’s not open yet, but the Gordie Howe International Bridge has just become an official border crossing, connecting Michigan and Canada by the largest cable-stayed bridge in all of North America. It’s the latest milestone in the Bridge’s ongoing construction between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
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