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17 Year old injured after crashing into a tree
IONIA COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - A 17-year-old male is in stable condition after crashing into a tree in Ionia County. Deputies responded to the call of a personal injury accident that occurred on West Grand River Ave, near Mick Rd, within Boston Township around 10:40 Friday night. After arriving on...
Grand Rapids unemployment office to close for renovations
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will temporarily close its Grand Rapids office at 3391 Plainfield Avenue NE for renovations starting Monday, May 6. During the closure of the facility, residents can access the agency’s services at a temporary office that will be opened inside the...
Conveyor manufacturer to close 2 West Michigan plants, lay off 102 workers
A Georgia producer of material handling automation systems and software plans to close two West Michigan production facilities and consolidate the operations in Kentucky. MHS Conveyor Corp., a part of Atlanta-based Fortna Inc., plans to end manufacturing operations beginning June 28 at production facilities at 1300 E. Mount Garfield Road in Norton Shores and 3501 Fruit Ridge Ave. NW in Walker. The plant closings will result in the loss of 102 production and support jobs between the two facilities.
Jedi Chili uses old family recipe to bring ‘The Force’ to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Jedi Chili, an award-winning gourmet chili start-up, is continuing to expand under Force One Foods, LLC. Huge Star Wars fans, friends for nearly three decades and Jedi Chili owners Jarrell “JC” Cisneros and Nate Engweiler started making Jedi Chili to bring “The Force” to everyone.
Rise lose to San Diego for the third-time, fall to fourth place after a four-set loss
GRAND RAPIDS -- With another opportunity to close in on clinching a playoff spot, the Grand Rapids Rise were unable to live up to their name on Saturday. Despite getting out in front early, the Rise were unable to create a consistent offensive attack against the San Diego Mojo, losing in four sets (25-22, 18-25, 25-27, 15-25).
Hello, Grand Rapids: Rich and Helen DeVos legacy of giving; zoo aquarium being pushed
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The late Rich and Helen DeVos lived their faith, touching thousands of lives through their broad and consistent giving that was instrumental in transforming Grand Rapids and the region. Many more will benefit from their legacy of giving to education, health and community services, churches or...
See our 10 favorite photos from East Grand Rapids prom 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- East Grand Rapids High School students celebrated their prom at Watermark Country Club on Saturday, May 4. The prom theme was “Golden Hour” and the venue had black, gold, and white decorations. Around 300 students and their guests attended the event. You must be...
Permitted parking in Grand Rapids neighborhoods tabled after residents voice opposition
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids has tabled plans for permitted parking in Heritage Hill and neighborhoods west of downtown after residents pushed back. City parking officials say the plans could return for consideration as early as late summer or fall but with some changes that may make permitted parking more palatable to neighbors.
Entertainment giant Live Nation selected as promoter, operator of Acrisure Amphitheater
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Concert and event producer Live Nation Worldwide will help promote, operate and maintain Acrisure Amphitheater under a five-year agreement approved Friday by the public-authority that will own the 12,000-capacity riverfront venue. Rich MacKeigan, executive director of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA), said the...
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