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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...
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...
The Snug Harbor Makes a Happy Grand Rapids Memory!
Here is another wonderful memory of Grand Rapids. It's the Snug Harbor!. We all called it simply The Snug, and was a great watering hole to stop by for a drink and some good food. It opened in late 1969, and at that time was one of the nicer bars/restaurants...
Two Days Only! Shop 30+ Local Vendors at the First-Ever Merry Market
A Holiday One-Stop Shop: West Michigan’s Best Local Stores at the Merry Market!. The holidays are approaching and that means it’s time to start making that list and checking it twice. Make your holiday shopping easy at the first ever Merry Market. On November 15 and 16, more...
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...
Republican challenging Democrat incumbent for seat on Kent County board
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kris Pachla, a Democrat incumbent on the Kent County Board of Commissioners, is being challenged by Republican Karen Machiorlatti in the Nov. 5 general election. The race is for District 19, which includes parts of Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids. If you purchase a...
You Have Grand Valley State University To Thank For The S-Curve
One of the most iconic structures of Grand Rapids' skylines (and the bane of many driver's existences during rush hour) is the 1.2-mile stretch of US-131 that goes across the Grand River and bends around the city locally known as the S-Curve because of its shape (no brainer). As a...
New Bell’s Brewery Taproom Set To Open At Grand Rapids Airport
Soon those flying in or out of Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids can enjoy Bell's beer in a new taproom. If you're thinking, wait, isn't there already a Bell's bar at GRR? Well, there was. A Bell's location opened at the airport in 2013. 👇DISCOVER MICHIGAN'S TOP...
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