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Kalamazoo Man Dies in Fall at Abandoned Parchment Mill While Allegedly Removing Scrap Metal
A tragic incident occurred early yesterday morning when 48-year-old Brian Garvelink fell to his death inside an abandoned Parchment mill. The Kalamazoo Township Police Department responded to emergency calls around 6 a.m. and discovered Garvelink fatally injured on the premises. Investigations suggest he fell while endeavoring to remove scrap metal from the dilapidated structure, FOX 17 Online reported.
Cross-country cyclists looking to support people with disabilities to stop in Kalamazoo Saturday
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A group of cyclists who are making a cross-country journey to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities will make an overnight stop in Kalamazoo Saturday. 44 men from the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity cycle an average of 75 miles per day as...
Right Place Report Highlights Opportunities, Trends on Development Sector
GRAND RAPIDS — Following the success of its annual Developer Day event last month, Grand Rapids area economic development agency The Right Place, Inc. has published a 20-page Development Report that analyzes West Michigan’s industrial, office, retail, and housing development sectors. “This year, we hosted over 150 developers,...
Grand Rapids and Lime offer free rides through new pilot program
The City of Grand Rapids and Lime have launched a new pilot program for residents who qualify for state and federal subsidies such as SNAP, Medicaid and WIC. Eligible residents will be able to take five free, 30-minute rides each day as part of the Lime Access program. Lime had...
Black Violin: Feeling ‘like a kid again’ as the duo girds for Grand Rapids tour stop
The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste. As a groundbreaking duo, Black Violin has attracted attention from lots of different quarters, sparking collaborations with stars such as Alicia Keys, Tom Petty, Kanye West and Aerosmith.
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
'The Clothes They Wore' | New campaign aims to address misconceptions around childhood drownings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As many families are spending a lot of time on West Michigan area lakes and pools, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) is working to highlight misconceptions surrounding drownings. The organization has released a campaign called "The Clothes They Wore" as a way to highlight...
MEDC | Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for NE GR Public Art
LANSING, Mich. – The Neighbors of Belknap Lookout and Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts are collaborating on a series of new public art initiatives on Grand Rapids' North side through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the local nonprofit Neighbors of Belknap Lookout announced the campaign today, which is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.
Grand Rapids minority-focused venture capital fund searches for new managing director
Partners in the New Community Transformation Fund expect to have a new managing director on board by the middle of September. Ollie Howie departed in June from the Grand Rapids-based venture capital fund that supports entrepreneurs of color. He had been involved in other funds while managing New Community and is now the managing partner at Roanoke, Va.-based Mount Auburn Venture Partners.
SpartanNash Offers Discount To Shoppers After Surprise Fireworks Show In Grand Rapids
Many people in Grand Rapids were taken by surprise on Tuesday night when an unexpected fireworks display lit up the sky. Many people who couldn't see the massive fireworks display took to Facebook and Reddit asking if anyone knew what the heck was going on. As one person on Reddit...
Country artist postpones sold-out concert at Meijer Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A sold-out concert that was scheduled for tonight at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was postponed last-minute. Country singer Charley Crockett canceled his show that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. He announced the cancelation on his social media pages about an hour before the show started.
MSP: Barry County undersheriff cleared in Hastings investigation, won't return as coach
HASTINGS, Mich. — An investigation into parental concerns regarding Barry County Undersheriff and former Hastings Public Schools baseball coach Jason Sixberry has ended. In an update Monday, Michigan State Police confirmed to News Channel 3 that Sixberry did not engage in any criminal behavior with his players, and the case will not be forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office.
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