Grand Rapids, MI

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Bailey, MI

My Magic GR

For a town that goes back quite a ways with a decent lineage, there doesn't seem to be much history written about the Muskegon town of Bailey. Piecing together what little I could find out about Bailey, its genesis began as early as 1865 when a man by the name of Bailey cut the first timber in the area. After looking around, he realized he was the only one there – so why not name this place “Bailey” after himself? Nobody to argue with him against that point.

What Happened to All the Old Downtown Buildings in Bailey, Michigan?

Indiana State

Spring is here, and the snow may be gone for the year. It's Michigan, you know, so anything is still possible. However, Winter always brought great fun in the snow and wonderful childhood memories of sledding. When you were young, where did you go?. I didn't grow up in Grand...

Where Was Your Best Childhood Sledding Hill in Grand Rapids?

Deep down inside, I'm still a child! There is nothing I like more than a trip down the candy aisle at the store. I don't always buy some of the sugary goodies, but it is always fun to see what is available. Recently, while in a Five Below store in...

Would You Try Gummy Candy In the Shape of Your Favorite Foods?

Kalamazoo, MI

There have been talks for over 20 years about an arena and events center coming to downtown Kalamazoo and now it's looking to be more than talk. Look What Van Andel Arena Has Done For Grand Rapids. Long before I lived in the Grand Rapids area, I performed in a...

Is A New Arena And Events Center Coming To Downtown Kalamazoo?

Foot Locker has announced the closure of hundreds of its brick-and-mortar stores in North America. Senior Vice President of Store Development, Anthony Aversa, shared the news in a meeting with investors on Monday. Foot Locker to Close 400 Stores in Next Three Years. Foot Locker plans to shut down 400...

More Store Closings – Is West Michigan Losing Its Foot Lockers?

South Bend, IN

Yesterday, Facebook went into a frenzy as there was an informal announcement made that there would be a Walmart location closing soon and the entire store would be going on clearance starting at 7 p.m. Now, the vagueness of the location is where all the craziness begins. After underwhelming production...

Indiana Walmart Closing Causes Confusion In Michigan

If you've ever seen duct taped wrapped around trees in the springtime, here's what's going on... The City of Grand Rapids is asking residents to help control the population of an invasive species. The Spongy moth puts the City's urban tree canopy at risk. What is a Spongy Moth?. Spongy...

Grand Rapids Asks Residents to Help Control Spongy Moth Population This Spring

You may be living in a neighborhood where you or your neighbor have a fence or plan to build one. However, before you do, that you may want to brush up on some Michigan law. It truly depends on what city you live in because each city's laws and fence rules are different.

According to Michigan Law Who Legally Owns a Fence Between 2 Houses?

March 23rd, 2023 is World Meteorological Day. A day set aside to raise awareness for and pay attention to the importance of the weather. Over the years the way that weather is presented on television has changed a lot! This is how it looks today... That is so different from...

A Look Back: A Grand Rapids Weather Forecast on TV-13 from 1966

Definitely a sign summer is on the way: Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo opens this weekend! And there are new animals to see!. John Ball Zoo opens for the 2023 season this Friday, March 24. It will be open daily through November 19. John Ball Zoo Hours 2023. In March...

John Ball Zoo Opens This Weekend – Check out the New Animals at the Zoo

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Belding, MI

The Ionia County town of Belding was once the top silk-producing place in the entire state.....and country. Charles Broas settled here in 1839, built a mill, and immediately named the place ‘Broas Rapids’. Lucius Patterson purchased a piece of ownership in Broas’ mill property in 1842. Afterward in 1857, a post office opened titled ‘Patterson’s Mills’.

This Town Was the ‘Silk Capital’ of the United States, 1890-1932: Belding, Michigan

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Wipe Those Tears! Grand Rapids’ Daddy Pete’s BBQ Is Back!

Let me start off by saying, I am so excited (yet confused..). When you think of barbeque in Grand Rapids, what places do you immediately think...

Wipe Those Tears! Grand Rapids’ Daddy Pete’s BBQ Is Back!

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