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‘Our sweet, sweet boy:’ Family overwhelmed by teen’s loss in crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Sawyer Schipper encouraged his friends and other teens to be themselves – not what others thought they should be. “Be yourself,” he wrote in a journal. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
2 of 3 men linked to deadly Grand Rapids shooting accept plea deals
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two men charged in connection to a shooting that left one man dead, and a teen badly injured took plea deals for their individual roles in the killing. A third codefendant is awaiting his next court appearance after a plea hearing scheduled earlier this week was adjourned.
Ottawa County gardens to bring comfort to those grieving
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. — A pavilion outside Covenant Community Church on Baldwin Street was filled on Monday night – filled with people, with the music from a two-man string band, and filled with hope. Covenant’s property is home to an organization called Starlight Ministries. It’s a group that offers...
Muskegon County man faces federal indictment for bomb hoax that disrupted a Caribbean cruise
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Muskegon County man is accused of sending in a bomb threat to a popular cruise operator this January. Joshua Darrell Lowe III, 19, of Bailey, was recently indicted on charges related to this bomb hoax. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said the cruise had just...
Michigan Bus Drivers Display Message of Love for Terminally Ill Coworker
Mike Hoekstra has always wanted to take a hot-air balloon ride with his wife and children. This week he got to do it and saw a very special message below. Two years ago, Mike Hoekstra was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His life changed forever when he got the diagnosis in February of 2022.
This Popular Mexican Restaurant Is Finally Coming To Rockford
If you're like me and could eat Mexican food for every meal than this is some exciting news that is sure to make your belly happy. The City of Rockford will finally be getting a Chipotle. Chipotle the fast-casual chain restaurants specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine, including salads, tacos, and Mission-style...
'A happy ending' | Missing ArtPrize sculpture piece returned
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The missing piece of an ArtPrize installation has been returned to the artist after going missing on September 15. Promenade de'Carousel is a piece made up of several hand-crafted sculptured utilizing jewelry, crystals and textiles inside the JW Marriott hotel in Downtown Grand Rapids. Artist...
Ottawa County approves new budget — after removing $900K health department grant
OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County’s budget for 2025 was approved Tuesday, Sept. 24, but not without a last-minute change. Prior to voting on the budget resolution Tuesday, commissioners had a spirited debate about a grant included in the health department’s budget. After 45 minutes of discussion, a recess and another 10 minutes of discussion, the board voted to remove the $900,000 grant. ...
Ottawa Co. Board of Commissioners forms committee to replace John Gibbs
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is moving forward with a plan to hire a new county administrator after the board fired administrator John Gibbs in February. John Gibbs previously ran for Congress and lost to Democrat Hillary Scholten. He then took over the county...
Popular, Beloved Grand Rapids Coffee Shop is Shutting Down
Savor those final sips! A much-loved Grand Rapids Coffee shop has announced it's permanently closing. Outside Coffee Co. first opened its outdoor café at 734 Wealthy St. in 2018. The owners say,. Our idea was simple; to create a space for community to gather outside over a cup of...
Man Throws Brick Through Grand Rapids’ The Candied Yam Window
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