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Grand Rapids nonprofit leader announces retirement after 5 years
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan President and CEO Ellen Carpenter announced she will retire after five years. Carpenter will step down from the region’s largest hospitality house on Dec. 31, 2024, with Chief Development Officer Salina Bishop assuming the title. If you purchase a...
Holland Police Log Aug. 27-28, 2024
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Below is a Holland Department of Public Safety log for the dates and times listed. If you need police help for an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, call 616-355-1100 during normal business hours, or the county’s non-emergency line during off hours at 800-249-0911.
High school football Week 1 scouting reports and predictions - big week for Holland teams?
The high school football season kicks off this week with all eight teams in action. Seven games will take place on Thursday and one on Friday. Here is a look at the Week 1 scouting reports and predictions for each game. Zeeland West at Muskegon ...
Will the Holland area have a cold and snowy winter? Here's the Farmers' Almanac prediction
Get ready for a wet and cold winter in Michigan, according to a new prediction from the Farmers' Almanac. The 208th edition of the Farmers' Almanac, out now, foresees a "Wet Winter Whirlwind" for the upcoming 2024-25 winter season. "It definitely looks more wet than white in many areas," Farmers' Almanac editor...
Holland Christian football preview: New-look Maroons to lean on toughness
HOLLAND, MI – Six players from Holland Christian’s 2024 graduating class are currently on college football rosters, and that’s a lot of talent to replace at a school of 647 students. So, while the Maroons don’t have big names like Eli Boyce (Hillsdale), Ryder Gravenhof (Grand Valley...
Kalamazoo’s first Black judge to be honored at courthouse dedication ceremony
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The public is invited to a special dedication ceremony for the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center on from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, to celebrate the legacy of the Charles A. Pratt, Kalamazoo’s first Black judge. Kalamazoo County officials decided to name the...
Saugatuck Brewing Kalamazoo Indefinitely Closes Following Roof Fire
It felt like it took forever for Saugatuck Brewing to come back in Kalamazoo. They left their original location at the old Gonzo's location in 2022 with intentions to open in downtown Kalamazoo shortly after. But through a series of "unfortunate events," it took MUCH longer than anticipated. Now, after...
Kalamazoo officials: Don’t open fire hydrants
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – City officials in Kalamazoo are urging people to stop opening fire hydrants in an attempt to cool off. They say there has been a large increase in unauthorized hydrant openings and that can cause serious injuries and endanger traffic. Opening and closing the hydrants...
Kalamazoo moms can apply to get $7,500 next year. What to know.
A program that provides cash payments to expectant mothers and families with babies is slated to launch next year in Kalamazoo, as part of a statewide expansion to help eliminate infant poverty. Rx Kids, which started in Flint earlier this year, and is regarded by officials as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, gives...
Football Game Preview: Grandville Hits the Road
The Grandville Bulldogs will kick their season off against the Pickerington North Panthers on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. After dropping their season opener at home, Grandville is headed out to face a Panthers squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Pickerington North was beaten by St. Edward 28-0 on Friday.
New Requirement: Michigan High Schools Must Now Offer Personal Finance Classes
While managing personal finances is something all of us get thrust into, it's a lesson that's more or less been missing from high school. That, however, is now changing in Michigan. All Michigan freshmen are now required to take a personal finance course. Finance Classes Have Been Lacking in Michigan...
Michigan State Fair returns this week
The Michigan State Fair returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Thursday!. The fair will take place from August 29th to September 2nd at 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI. There will be carnival rides, a Shrine Circus, live music, beer tents, dog performance shows, fair food, a...
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