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Kelloggsville Public Schools close Friday after fire destroys half of its bus fleet
KENT COUNTY, MI – Kelloggsville Public Schools have closed Friday, April 19, after an overnight fire destroyed half of its bus fleet. One of the bus garages caught fire around midnight, destroying the garage and half of the district’s buses. No injuries were reported in the fire. The...
10 most expensive homes sold in Kent County, April 8-14
A house in Rockford that sold for $709,920 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kent County in the past week. In total, 84 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $352,324, or $243 per square foot.
Man struck by train in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A 30-year-old man is at a local hospital recovering after he was struck by a train in Grand Rapids, authorities said. Grand Rapids police and firefighters responded just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, to an area near Seward Avenue and Seventh Street NW. There, first responders found a man with a significant foot injury.
Tree Fish can help you remove dead trees
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We all love the trees in our yards, but caring for them and even taking them out can be complicated and even dangerous for homeowners. Today, we have Bryce from Tree Fish to talk about how their services can help. Tree Fish is one...
West Michigan distillery hosts 5K fun run with a cocktail reward
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Run a mile or three and reward yourself with a cocktail -- that’s the vibe of Bier Distillery’s annual 5k. Runners can decide to run one mile or complete a 5K, 3.1 miles. At the end of the race, they will receive a voucher for cocktail or craft soda to be redeemed at Bier Distillery and Brewery, located at 5295 W River Dr. NE in Comstock Park, a Grand Rapids suburb.
After blocking 162-unit townhome project, West Michigan city lands in court
WALKER, MI — Real Estate development firm Jade Pig Ventures is suing the city of Walker after the municipality’s planning commission voted 5-4 in February to block a 162-unit townhome project on a 50-acre property on Greenridge Drive NW. Jade Pig Ventures, founded by Grand Rapids area businessman...
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