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Retired firefighter with Grand Rapids Public Museum works his final shift

For the past 17 years, Dave Tiesma has stood next to the fire engine at the Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. On Thursday, he worked his final shift.

Grand Rapids, MI · 8d

97.9 WGRD

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Hungry at GRR? A New Mexican-Inspired Restaurant Is Now Open

From morning breakfast tacos to afternoon burritos and bowls, Grand Rapids airport travelers have a brand new option to fuel up before taking off.

Grand Rapids, MI · 9d

WKRC

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WATCH: Lemur chows down on Halloween treat

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WKRC/NEWSPATH) - Animals at the John Ball Zoo in Michigan celebrated the Halloween season with pumpkin-themed enrichment activities and festive treats. A video shared by John Ball Zoo on Oct. 30, also known as World Lemur Day, captures a ring-tailed lemur enjoying a snack inside a hollowed-out pumpkin.

Grand Rapids, MI · 7d
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WWMT

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Exploring Michigan: Allegan restaurant serves up steaks and spooky history

ALLEGAN, Mich. — A family-run restaurant in Allegan has been serving up delicious steaks and spooky stories for nearly 30 years. Nestled along M-40, just a couple miles south of Allegan, you’ll find the Grill House. The steakhouse in a country setting has been serving guests since 1999.

Allegan, MI · 9d
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hoodline.com

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Grand Haven's Old Floto's Gifts Building Lands $390K for Seafood Spot, Apartments

The long-vacant Floto's Gifts building in downtown Grand Haven is getting a new life, with plans for a ground-floor seafood restaurant, three two-bedroom apartments on the second level and a shared rooftop patio for tenants. The project at 123 Washington Ave. just picked up a $390,000 state grant to help make it happen.

Grand Haven, MI · 10d

hoodline.com

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Grand Rapids Clears Bar Space Where Wahlburgers and The Foolery Both Flopped

A new Mediterranean bar and restaurant is headed for a downtown Grand Rapids storefront that has churned through two previous tenants in as many years. The Grand Rapids City Commission approved a development-district liquor license request from Miro LLC on Tuesday, clearing a path for Miro Mediterranean to move into the ground floor of the Marriott Residence Inn at 10 Ionia Ave. NW.

Grand Rapids, MI · 9d

visitgrandhaven.com

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Dog Haven: 14 Fan Photos

Dogs love to come visit the Grand Haven Area too! We thought it would be fun to share some photos of these adorable animals hanging around town. We had so many adorable, fun photos shared with us - it was hard to narrow them down for this blog post. Here are just a few of our favorites!

Grand Haven, MI · 8d

ottawanewsnetwork.org

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Jenison’s Sophia McIntosh puts ‘heart and soul’ into indie-pop

The spellbound and awestruck reaction of those who’ve witnessed Sophia McIntosh performing on stage says a lot about this fiery 20-year-old singer, keyboardist and songwriter who unleashes powerful, dynamic vocals. “It’s my safe space, so I put my heart and soul into it. It just feels normal and comfortable...

Jenison, MI · 9d

WOOD TV8

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KCAS Pets of the Week: Petey and Pistachio

This week's featured adoptable pets from the Kent County Animal Shelter are two adorable dogs.

Kent County, MI · 8d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Massive Michigan Greenhouse Has Six Acres Of Plants Under One Roof

Six acres of plants. One roof. Twenty-three checkout lanes waiting at the end of it all. That checkout number stopped me cold. Most garden shops get by with two registers and a hopeful smile. This place needs a small fleet, plus flat-bed carts for people who clearly lose all self-control.

Allendale, MI · 9d

94.9 WMMQ

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Michigan's Troll Population Is About to Grow By 12

Michigan already has Benny the Beard Fisher. Now, 12 more giant Dambo trolls are heading our way for a limited-time exhibit.

Michigan · 8d

WWMT

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Kent County man wins Powerball with ticket kept in wallet for two months

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A Kent County man who thought he only won a few dollars playing Powerball is Michigan's newest millionaire. Michael Vander Lugt, 54, of Wyoming, Mich., had stopped to grab a pop at his local party store when he realized he didn't have enough cash. When...

Kent County, MI · 10d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Michigan Antique Mall Has 100+ Booths Full of Vintage Finds

An old wooden shoe factory in Holland, Michigan, has become an antique mall with more than 100 vendor booths spread across over 11,500 square feet. The Wooden Shoe Antique Mall on US-31 is packed with vintage kitchenware, Pyrex, old records, toys, postcards, and collectibles. The building still has ties to...

Holland, MI · 11d

Fox17

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Restaurant Week returning to Grand Rapids next month

The Grand Rapids food scene is preparing to celebrate Restaurant Week, celebrating the local restaurant scene, individuals behind it, and special deals. This year's event returns November 6 through 14. Over 55 restaurants will be participating, with multi-course meals available at three price tiers of $25, $35, and $45. Menu...

Grand Rapids, MI · 9d

WOOD TV8

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56 spots offering special menus for Restaurant Week GR

Restaurant Week Grand Rapids gets underway soon, with 56 different restaurants around the area offering special fixed-price menus.

Grand Rapids, MI · 8d

1240 The Ticket

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Michigan's Troll Population Is About to Grow By 12

Michigan already has Benny the Beard Fisher. Now, 12 more giant Dambo trolls are heading our way for a limited-time exhibit.

Michigan · 9d

unearththevoyage.com

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12 Michigan Meat Markets Known for Kielbasa and Smoked Sausage

Some Michigan meat markets have been making kielbasa for generations. Others put their own spin on smoked sausage with flavors like Michigan cherry, maple syrup, and spicy cheddar. Across the state, family-run butcher shops sell traditional Polish kielbasa, German bratwurst, hunter sausage, and house-smoked meats. Some have been in business...

Michigan · 12d

100.7 WITL

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Michigan's Troll Population Is About to Grow By 12

Michigan already has Benny the Beard Fisher. Now, 12 more giant Dambo trolls are heading our way for a limited-time exhibit.

Michigan · 9d

wgvunews.org

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The Circus comes to town

The Circus comes to town. On behalf of Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, The Greatest Show on Earth, we talk to Wesley Williams about the details and his talents on a very high unicycle. Van Andel Arena the place to be, opening this Thursday. For a weekly dose of...

Grand Rapids, MI · 11d