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This Song Tells The Story Of A Grand Rapids Tragedy
It's always fun to stumble across an artist who is from your hometown or makes a reference to something you love. There's a reason Michiganders go crazy when "Don't Stop Believin" starts playing and you hear about a city boy born and raised in South Detroit. However, stumbling across the...
Attorney faces health care manager for District 7 Ottawa County Board seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A retired attorney and a health care manager are running against each other for the District 7 seat on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. There is no incumbent in the race on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. If you purchase a product or register...
Grand Rapids clinician: While mental health conversations are becoming more open, follow through is key
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thursday is World Mental Health Day. It's a day to raise awareness about mental health, promote education and combat stigmas attached to mental health. Experts at Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids say in the last several years, there have been more open conversations about mental health.
Can You Swim In The Grand River Of Grand Rapids?
I'm not sure if it's because Michigan is surrounded by freshwater everywhere or if it's just a part of human nature, but whenever I see a body of water my gut reaction is to gauge how viable it would be to go swimming in it. Especially considering the river is...
Annual Anishinaabe Culture Day returns to GRPM
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan students will be learning about Indigenous culture from Native American community members as part of the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Anishinaabe Culture Day. Each year, local students come to the museum for the Anishinaabe Culture Day, which recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day. The event...
Frost & Freeze Conditions Possible Across Parts of Michigan
Frost Advisories Posted for Central Parts of Michigan Tonight. Good evening everyone. That cold front touching off frost and freeze advisories along the Appalachians of Virginia and West Virginia, is also bringing some chilly conditions overnight to most of Michigan.
Grand Haven's Livingston qualifies for golf state finals
Oct. 10—Grand Haven golf competed in Division 1 regionals at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort in Kewadin on Wednesday. The Buccaneers finished ninth overall on what coach Roger Glass described as a windy and cold day. Freshman Colbie Livingston led the way with an 88, finishing sixth overall and qualifying for the Division 1 state tournament. The top three teams, and the top three individuals not on ...
Grilled Cheese Festival bringing gourmet sandwiches to Grand Rapids this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grilled cheese connoisseurs are preparing for Grand Rapids' cheesiest festival—and they need your help to decide who takes home the win. The Grilled Cheese Festival is returning to Grand Rapids this weekend!. Festivalgoers can sample gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches from 12 different teams. Two...
'The wave of the future' | New way to treat cancer comes to West Michigan
WYOMING, Mich. — A West Michigan hospital is now offering an innovative therapy for patients with liver cancer. It's called histotripsy, and it uses ultrasound waves to mechanically disrupt tumors. University of Michigan Health-West is the first hospital in West Michigan offering histotripsy. The first patient to receive the...
New West Michigan mountain biking trail twists through old apple orchards, under tree canopies
COMSTOCK PARK, MI -- After years of mowing, cutting brush and expanding the mountain bike trail, a new trailhead is coming to Wahlfield Park. For the past decade, the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance has been working with Kent County Parks to repurpose old farm and apple orchard land along M-37.
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