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Michigan Jewish, Arab Americans react to Kamala Harris' remarks on Gaza
(CBS DETROIT) — Arab Americans and Jewish Americans in Michigan are reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks on the war in Gaza. As she accepted the Democratic nomination for president, she talked about the war for roughly four minutes. During her speech on Thursday, the last day of the Democratic National Convention, she took a stance on the crisis. Harris indicated that she stands with President Joe Biden on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza."Now is the time to get a hostage deal and a ceasefire deal done," Harris said in her speech. "The people of Israel must never again face the...
RiverTown Crossings Mall and the Future of Retail in Grandville, Grand Rapids, MI
Initial Planning and Site Development of RiverTown Crossings. In 1981, General Growth Properties acquired 99 acres of land in Grandville, Michigan, for commercial development. The land, originally intended for industrial use, became the focus of ongoing mall development discussions throughout the 1990s. Early competition emerged in 1990 when Homart Development...
Calling All Gator Hunters! Crockery Lake Needs Your Help
If you haven't been following the news of out Ottawa County there have been several sightings of an alligator believed to be 4-6 feet in length at Crockery lake. The first sighting was reported on July 25th when two residents saw something by their shore that looked very much like a gator.
Girls Varsity Volleyball goes 5 – 1 at the GH Invite
Girls Varsity Volleyball went 5-1 on Saturday at the Grand Haven Invitaitonal. The eagles defeated Dewitt, Kenowa Hills, South Christain, Grand Haven, Harper Creek, and lost to Jenison in the finals. Hudsonville Volleyball is now 6-2 overall. Fire up!
Unique Trunk Or Treat With Airplanes Event Takes Flight In West Michigan
Here's a different spin on the traditional trunk or treat!. If you've not been to a trunk or treat, folks hand out candy from their cars in a parking lot rather than kids going door-to-door to trick or treat for Halloween. Well, instead of cars in a parking lot, your...
Ottawa County’s next top prosecutor will be first-ever woman at the helm
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – There’s a bit of history in the making happening at the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office. Sarah Matwiejczyk will officially become the county’s next prosecutor in January after winning the August primary election. She does not have a Democratic challenger in the November general election.
Lake of the Ozarks boating incident injures Michigan woman
A boating incident at Lake of the Ozarks left a 49-year-old woman with moderate injuries Saturday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. at the 25-mile mark on the main channel. According to the report, a Sonic 36SS operated by Martin A....
Mass Casualty Exercise to Be Held in Grand Haven August 14
Heads up, Grand Haven! You may notice a lot of police activity in town on Wednesday, August 14 - but it's only a drill. The Ottawa County Department of Emergency Management announced Monday that they will be holding a mass casualty exercise on Wednesday at Harvest Church, with setup beginning at 3 p.m. and the exercise going from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Frankie V’s included in the Wyoming City Center development
After more than 40 years serving the Grand Rapids community, restaurateurs Frank and Wanda Vitale announce plans to semi-retire. Their plans include downsizing their restaurant to a catering kitchen and possible takeout for their next generation of Vitale children. The property will be enfolded into development plans for the Wyoming...
Fruitport girls cross country team places fourth out of 21 teams at GR South Christian ‘Under the Lights’ event
The Fruitport girls cross country team maintained a strong pace in the first week of the season by finishing in fourth place out of 21 teams in the Under the Lights Invitational at Grand Rapids South Christian on Friday night. In the boys race, senior Vincent Pollock was a headliner,...
West Michigan Conference Football Preview 2024: Ravenna Bulldogs Season Outlook
In the quaint town of Ravenna, where the crisp autumn air carries the scent of fallen leaves, the Bulldogs are gearing up for a season of redemption. Last year’s .500 record in the league and a 3-6 overall finish left a lingering hunger for more. This year, the Bulldogs are determined to not just match, but surpass those marks, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with.
10 road closures on tap this week throughout Michigan
There’s less than a month until it’s officially fall in Michigan, and work crews are making the most of the warm days they have left. Between Sunday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 31, more than 50 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin on the state’s primary roads, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
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