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Fentanyl overdose deaths decreasing in Kent County, across the nation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses are on the decline in Kent County, as the county health department said they've seen a 32% decrease in deaths between 2022 and 2023. This comes as CDC provisional data shows that Fentanyl overdose deaths have declined by 12.7% across the...
Are You Brave Enough to Travel Michigan’s Hatchet Man Road?
Have you ever hear of the creepy "Hatchet Man Road" in Michigan? This is one of those urban legends that you may or may not have heard about. I had actually never heard of this scary story. But to be fair, Michigan has its fair share of urban legends. There's a corn monster in Winn, Michigan, there's a moth man, a dog man, and more. Including, this one about a guy with a hatchet that haunts an actual road in the Mitten State.
Grand Rapids’ Oldest Cold Case, the Murder of Mina Dekker Approaches 90 Years Unsolved
The murder of Mina Dekker is considered the oldest unsolved crime in the history of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, police department. The 19-year-old was found beaten to death in March 1938. Now, nearly 90 years after her passing, the case has never been solved. Dekker was 19 at the time...
3 Artists Who Unexpectedly Turned to Country Music
Many artists have made the shift into country music. The draw to Nashville has brought many rockers, pop stars, and rappers to Music City. While the leap is not so drastic for some artists, others have truly shocked listeners by deciding to go country. Check out three such artists, below.
Our favorite images as Caledonia football hosts Hudsonville
CALEDONIA, MI -- The Hudsonville Eagles weathered a couple explosive plays from the Caledonia Fighting Scots passing game. After being up only one point, Hudsonville’s offense scored three unanswered touchdowns and the defense clamped down. The Eagles went on to defeat the Caledonia Fighting Scots, 35-13, at Ralph E....
What’s that being built downtown? Developers aim to create a ‘gateway’ into Zeeland
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A multimillion mixed-use building is under construction on the corner of State and Main. Zeeland-based Geerlings Development and Midwest Construction are busy moving dirt for a nearly $7 million mixed-use development at 17 E Main Ave. in downtown Zeeland. If you purchase a product or...
West Michigan milling company names new president
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Patrick Doyle has been named president of King Milling Co., a family-owned and operated business in Lowell that turns wheat into flour for bakers and food processors. He replaces his uncle, Jim Doyle, who turned 65 in May and will now serve as the company’s...
You Could Own This Adorable Model of Grand Rapids’ Iconic Choo Choo Grill
Okay, so maybe it's not EXACTLY like the Choo Choo, but it's close, and that's no accident. Walthers - makers of all things trains - have come out with a new "coffee shop" for train sets, and West Michiganders will recognize it immediately. 👇 Best Bites: The Ultimate Guide to...
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