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Woman drank 8 shots before allegedly beating girlfriend's infant
REED CITY, Mich. — New court documents obtained by 13 ON YOUR SIDE reveal Savannah Marie Miller, the woman accused of beating Reed City baby Renzi McCall to death, was intoxicated while watching the child in late July. Officials said Miller, who was four months sober at the time,...
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
Round table held to discuss Gotion concerns in Mecosta County
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — It was another crowded meeting room at the Green Charter Township hall Friday afternoon, something that's been seen in the past. However, this time Congressman (R) John Moolenaar and others shared their concerns about Gotion's presence in the county. "Governors like J.B. Pritzker and Gretchen...
Superheroes surprise patients outside their windows at Mary Free Bed
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...window washer?. Patients at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital had a front-row seat to an action-packed afternoon as superheroes scaled the building. Six employees from S&K Building Services transformed into Batman, Flash, Hulk, Spiderman, Thor and Wonder Woman...
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
ALGOMA, Wis. — Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreckage of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in the late 1800s. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association announced this month that its searchers found the Margaret A. Muir in 50 feet (15.2 meters) of water off Algoma, Wisconsin, on May 12.
CMU-led scientists study how Lake Michigan affects thunderstorm formation
HOLLAND, Mich. — A team of scientists and students from across the country launched a week-long study into Lake Michigan's impact on thunderstorm formations in West Michigan on Friday morning. Led by Central Michigan University (CMU), the MITTEN-CI Project was launched at the West Michigan Regional Airport in Holland.
Big Mini Putt Club opens Michigan location
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Chicago-based mini golf bar plans to open a third location in the heart of Grand Rapids by mid-September. The bar aims to bring a unique experience to those looking to enjoy mini golf all year round. Big Mini Putt Club will have nine holes...
Big Red Classic, Holland Hospital team up to hold fishing tournament for breast care
HOLLAND, Mich. — What do a fishing tournament and accessible breast cancer screening have in common?. The Big Red Classic Women's Ta Ta Tourney in Holland!. The Big Red Classic, a subset of the Big Red Foundation, is a nonprofit with a mission to improve the fishery in Lake Michigan while giving back to the community.
Structural concerns in Douglas bridge prompts Ferry Street closure
DOUGLAS, Mich. — A portion of Ferry Street will be closed in early August due to a sinkhole, the City of Douglas announced Friday. A sinkhole recently appeared at the bridge over the Warnock Drain, prompting structural concerns. Ferry Street will be closed from Westshore Street to Campbell Road...
Former financial advisor sentenced for embezzling $260,000 from clients in Kent Co.
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A former financial advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing from clients in Kent County has been sentenced. Jaime Westenbarger, 46, will spend a minimum of two and a half years in jail for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients. Westenbarger previously worked for...
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