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MSP Investigating Deadly Crash Near Rockford
Michigan State Police are currently investigating a deadly crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in the area of 14 Mile Road and Myers Lake Avenue. According to troopers, a 28-year-old man from Greenville died after crossing the center line and hitting a van driven by a 42-year-old man who was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Win a year’s supply of free audiobooks at these West Michigan bookstores
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Book lovers residing in the West Michigan region have a chance to win 12 free audiobook credits by visiting three local bookstores this weekend. In celebration of National Independent Bookstore Day, this Saturday, April 27, bookstores along the lakeshore and in the Grand Rapids area will treat a few lucky bookworms with a year’s supply of audiobooks from Libro.fm, an app similar to Audible.
Lowell superintendent: $104M bond would modernize district
In the May 7 election, Lowell voters will decide on a $104 million bond proposal that would update infrastructure and modernize school buildings, and Superintendent Nate Fowler says it would not increase the tax rate.
Kent County emergency manager explains why tornado sirens went off overnight
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Including Kent County in an overnight tornado warning was a mistake. That's according to the Kent County Emergency Manager Scott Corbin, sharing insight late Wednesday morning. "According to the National Weather Service, Kent County was inadvertently included in the warning area. Kent County has strict...
Teen dies in Barry County crash after police chase
WOODLAND TWP. — A Woodland teen died Tuesday when he crashed and was thrown from his vehicle during a police chase, the Barry County Sheriff's Office said. The crash took place about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday on Coats Grove Road near M-66, the sheriff's office said in a release. "The...
West Michigan orchards fighting below-freezing temps to protect crops
LOWELL, Mich. — While West Michigan has seen an abnormally warm winter, below-freezing temperatures overnight have left fruit farmers concerned about crop yields. When fruit trees begin blossoming, dropping temperatures can quickly impact the quantity and quality of fruit. Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, temperatures plummeted in West Michigan and...
Local farmers assess damage from spring frost, look to prevent damage in future seasons
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — "It's a hard thing to swallow, we work really hard all winter and everything to get everything going," said Aaron Roth, owner of Railside Orchards in Lowell. Much like many local apple farmers, he's been taking measures to protect his crops from overnight frost using...
10 most expensive homes sold in Kent County, April 15-21
A house in Grand Rapids that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kent County in the past week. In total, 138 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $413,286. The average price per square foot ended up at $259.
Drug Take Back Day happening Saturday in Kent County
“We’re asking the public to look into their medicine cabinets, do some spring cleaning and dispose of anything that is no longer used.”. That’s Dan Wicklund, the Nurse Education for Addiction Medicine at Corewell Health. He says Corewell Health, Priority Health and the Kent County Health Department are...
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