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A new place to enjoy West Michigan-made wine will open up later this year!. Years in the making, Fox and Hen Winery in Grand Haven has announced grand opening plans. West Michigan natives, the owners moved to Grand Haven in 2013, purchasing a house with 6.5 acres of sandy, gravely soil on the outskirts of town, in the heart of blueberry country. Fox and Hen Vineyards is located at 13373 104th Ave., less than one mile from Bass Recreational Area.

Cheers! New West Michigan Winery Set to Open This Summer

I grew up in Howell which is about 40 miles East of Grand Rapids. For whatever reason my parents never took me West of Lansing to the awesome city of Grand Rapids. When I moved here in 2007 it was for my first full-time radio gig. I was blown away...

10 Reasons Not To Move To Grand Rapids

Michigan State

With summertime comes the best parts of the season...S'MORES!. With s'mores, you obviously have to have a little bonfire or campfire!. However, because of all of the Clean Action Days, you may not have that option as of right now. Is it considered illegal to burn things in your campfire?

Did You Know It’s Illegal To Burn Trash In A Michigan Bonfire?

Fremont, MI

Oh, baby! It's getting to be that special time of year when the city of Fremont, Michigan holds its annual festival dedicated to...baby food?. Why would a Michigan city be so obsessed with baby food that it dedicates an entire festival to it? Believe it or not, it turns out there's actually a very logical reason behind this annual celebration!

Why Does Fremont, MI Have An Entire Festival Dedicated to Baby Food?

California State

South Haven, MI

Summer vacation season will traditionally have you packing your bags and heading off for an overnight or week-long stay at a resort, hotel, or campground of your choice. This year why not step outside of the box and try a little more unique for your accommodations?. Aqua Vista is a...

Unique Floating South Haven Cottage is the Perfect Summer Rental

East Grand Rapids, MI

Yes it's the end of may, and generally we're free of any snow or bad weather this late into the spring here in West Michigan. But a lot of 'White Stuff' came falling from the sky yesterday (Tuesday, May 30th) that left residents of East GR wondering if it was actually 80 degrees outside.

Did You See the ‘Blizzard’ that Hit East Grand Rapids This Week?

Many consider the kickoff to summer in Grand Rapids the weekend of Festival of the Arts. This year is the 54th year of Festival of The Art and If you're new to Grand Rapids or just don't the history of Festival here is what you need to know. The History...

Festival of the Arts 2023 Returns To Grand Rapids This Weekend

The Upheaval Festival returns to Grand Rapids for its 3rd installment and 979 GRD has two ways you can win tickets. Upheaval is back at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids on Friday, July 14, and on Saturday, July 15. If you want to know what Upheaval is like watch the video below from last year.

Two Ways to Win Tickets To The Upheaval Festival From GRD

Muskegon, MI

A Muskegon man was given some wood that washed a shore from Muskegon Lake and has since turned that find into a custom hand-built guitar that you could own. At one time, Muskegon Lake was a logging meca back in the mid to late 1800s. Muskegon Lake once had 46...

Man Uses Wood Washed A Shore From Muskegon Lake To Build Guitar

Colorado State

Well, they don't call Grand Rapids "Beer City USA" for nothing!. It's no secret that Grand Rapids, Mich. is great for beer, with some of the top rated breweries in the country. In fact, two Grand Rapids beers just took home medals at the World Beer Cup. Michigan was also recently ranked the No. 1 state for beer lovers - and Grand Rapids once again nabbed the title of "Best Beer City in the U.S."

Grand Rapids Ranked Among Top Ten ‘Beer Snob’ Cities in U.S.

Grand Rapids Police are asking for help finding a missing man. Johnny Bolden, a Grand Rapids resident who may be experiencing issues with dementia, was last seen near Rockford at approximately 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Mr. Bolden drives a 2008 Cadillac Seville with cracks in the windshield, license...

Grand Rapids Police Search for Missing Man

Battle Creek, MI

Jeff Titus from Battle Creek officially had charges dropped after spending 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of two Michigan hunters in 1990. Titus, 71, was released from prison in February. Kalamazoo County prosecutor Jeff Getting has since reviewed the case to determine that a second trial for Titus will not be necessary.

Charges Dropped Against Battle Creek Man After 21 Years in Prison

Grand Rapids Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the City's southwest side and they have named a person of interest. The shooting occurred Wednesday, May 31. At approximately 3:20 pm, officers were called to area of Commerce Ave SW and Goodrich Street SW on reports of the sound of gunfire.

Grand Rapids Police Search for ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Person of Interest in Homicide

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Grand Rapids Yard Waste Drop-Off Opens, Curbside Collection Starts Next Week

If your yard looks as busted as mine does after this winter, good news! The City of Grand Rapids is opening the yard waste drop-off site...

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Grand Rapids Yard Waste Drop-Off Opens, Curbside Collection Starts Next Week

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