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New K-pop merchandise shop opening in Woodland Mall with weekend freebies
KENTWOOD, MI - A new store specializing in all things Korean pop music is opening in Kentwood this weekend with two days of giveaways. KPOP Station is slated to open in Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St. SE., on April 27-28 with various freebies and raffles. Customers who come early can also participate in an early bird special, with purchases of $35 or more qualifying them spin a wheel for prizes.
Sophomore slugger’s ‘uplifting’ energy powering Martin softball to 5-1 start
MARTIN, MI – Her grade level reads sophomore, but Alley Bacon’s antics – and her bat – are shrewdly ahead of schedule. And they’re doing wonders for Martin softball. “She’s really goofy,” Martin softball coach Jazmin Hildebrand said. “She does a lot through laughter, which helps especially if we have a bad inning or a bad round of at-bats. She can always uplift everybody through laughter.”
Michigan woman injured in Allegan Township motorcycle crash
ALLEGAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A woman remains in the hospital after a motorcycle crash in Allegan Township, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Kalamazoo County: Police investigate fatal high-speed motorcycle crash in Portage. Deputies were called to 34th Street south of 122nd Avenue after the woman, 26, of...
Create your dream garden this spring
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – As summer approaches, we’re all looking forward to spending more time outside and thinking about all the ways we can use the areas outside our home. The team at Harder and Warner Landscapes and Boutique Gardens has a team of designers who create...
The annual Bike Rodeo returns to Rivertown Crossings Saturday
WYOMING, Mich — The Grandville and Wyoming police departments and the Kent County Sheriff's Office are partnering to teach bike safety this weekend. The law enforcement agencies are working with Dick's Sporting Goods at Rivertown Crossings to host a free Bike Rodeo for kids and families in the area.
Kentwood Community Calls for Justice After Michigan Man Fatally Hit by Unmarked Police Car
A Michigan community is reeling after a local man was fatally struck by an unmarked police car, sparking demands for accountability and transparency from law enforcement. Samuel Sterling, 25, was hit by a Michigan State Police (MSP) cruiser on Wednesday and died from his injuries. The incident occurred in a Burger King parking lot in Kentwood. The family of the deceased, joined by local activists and community members, organized a gathering at the scene to demand the release of footage depicting the events and to call for charges against the officer involved.
Sturgis track teams earn impressive wins at Otsego
OTSEGO — The Sturgis track and field teams won an important dual matchup at Otsego on Tuesday evening. The boys claimed an 80-52 win while the girls won running away, 92-40. It's believed to be the first time the girls have beaten Otsego in a dual matchup since joining the Wolverine Conference.
See photos as Byron Center takes on Forest Hills Central varsity baseball
BYRON CENTER, MI. -- Byron Center hosted Forest Hills Central baseball at Byron Center High School on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. You will need to be a subscriber to view the photo galleries. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link in the gallery to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription. To subscribe, click this link.
East Kentwood cruises to first place finishes at Charlie Janke Invitational
JACKSON -- The East Kentwood boys and girls track teams both cruised to wins at the Charlie Janke Invitational on Friday at Jackson, with the boys scoring 138 team points and the girls putting up 184.75. Saline was second in both, the boys scoring 106 and the girls 89. If...
Feel like a professional race car driver at Grand Rapids Grand Prix
Have the need for speed? The Grand Rapids Grand Prix is the place to go for people who want to go fast and have a drive to compete. The Grand Rapids Grand Prix provides drivers with Sodi Electric Go-Karts, much faster than the karts found at other entertainment facilities, with higher amounts of torque and power. In addition to driving those carts on a two-level indoor track, this facility is unique to West Michigan.
Hopkins sports in review (April 17–21)
Hello everyone, and welcome to the last week of class! As the semester wraps up and finals season creeps closer, let’s take a look at the incredible performances of our teams this past week. Men’s lacrosse: W (7–5) Our Hopkins men’s lacrosse team continued an unbeaten run...
Humans of Hopkins: Ilil Benjamin
Ilil Benjamin is a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Hopkins. In an interview with The News-Letter, Benjamin described her experience working in a humanitarian NGO for refugees as well as how her classes intersect with her research. The News-Letter: How did you become interested in humanitarian aid?
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