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The stonefly should be Michigan's state insect, say GRPS fifth-graders
Considered to be a barometer of creek and stream health, the stonefly may soon become Michigan's state insect following a letter writing campaign from a fifth grade class at GRPS.
131 CLOSURE MOVED: All traffic is being exited at Hall St
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The closure of southbound US-131 has been moved so that all traffic exits at the Hall Street exit. The surprise move was pushed out by the Michigan Department of Transportation Tuesday afternoon. MDOT says traffic is begin routed onto Century Avenue, which runs adjacent and...
Neighborhood complaints prompt Grand Rapids police to crack down on overweight trucks
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids residents have long complained about semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles speeding on city streets, cutting through neighborhoods, rumbling their homes and causing roads to deteriorate faster. Grand Rapids police enforce traffic violations like speeding, but when it comes to handing out tickets...
Don't get 'ticked' off on the trails this summer: Researchers seeing earlier tick activity
CASCADE, Mich. — It's the season to be outside enjoying the West Michigan weather. However, it also means it's time ticks are out and about, looking for the next person or pet to latch onto. "With the warmer spring, we're expecting earlier tick activity," said Will Miller, assistant professor...
See the lineup for free movies and concerts in the park this summer in East Grand Rapids
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Families will be able to enjoy free concerts and movies in the park all summer long in East Grand Rapids, starting next month. The East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is back with its annual Concerts and Movies in the Park summer series, which kicks off Monday, June 10. The free events will be held at John Collins Park, overlooking Reeds Lake at 650 Lakeside Dr. SE, on select Monday and Friday evenings.
Two local moms turn love of thrifting into small business
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Two local moms have turned their love of thrifting into a small business. It’s called Seek & Find Sisters in Grandville and operates out of a barn that was originally built more than 150 years ago. Tammy Miedema and Sara Toonstra are co-owners of Seek...
With winter savings, resurface work on Ottawa County road to start ahead of schedule
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – The Ottawa County Road Commission is getting a head start on a road resurfacing project with funds saved due to a mild winter. Contractors will start resurfacing work on Fillmore Street from 72nd Avenue to 48th Avenue in Allendale and Blendon townships beginning the week of May 20.
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