Ghostworks Marine in West Michigan Unveils Anti-sub Solutions for Future Navies
Ghostworks Marine, a company in Beechwood (southwest of Grand Rapids) specializing in innovative hull designs and materials, has developed a modular platform — the Medusa (M90T) — capable of delivering […] The post Ghostworks Marine in West Michigan Unveils Anti-sub Solutions for Future Navies appeared first on...
Miller Johnson expanding downtown Grand Rapids offices at Arena Place
Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey PLC is expanding its downtown headquarters and occupying another floor at the Arena Place building with a 5,500-square-foot office buildout to accommodate the law firm’s growth. The firm expects the office expansion to the seventh floor at 45 Ottawa Ave. SW will be completed...
Former preschool bookkeeper pleads in embezzlement case
A former preschool worker at a Rockford church has pleaded no contest to stealing thousands of dollars over several years.
OPENING DAY | Rita’s Italian Ice makes its Grand Rapids debut Wednesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you've been itching to get your summer frozen treat fix, a new business opening in Grand Rapids is arriving just in time. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will open its doors at 2457 Burton Street SE on Wednesday, bringing the national frozen treat chain to Grand Rapids for the first time.
Roadwork closes lanes on US-131, M-37 in Kentwood
Multiple construction projects in Kent County are beginning this week that will impact traffic for months.
Motorcyclist dies in Kent County crash
KENT COUNTY, MI – A motorcyclist was killed Sunday, April 13, in a crash with a minivan in Gaines Township. The victim was a 26-year-old Allendale man. His name has not been released. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Teen’s parents to other sextortion victims: Ask for help
The family of a 14-year-old West Michigan boy who died by suicide after he was blackmailed over explicit pictures hopes sharing his story will save lives.
Nearly a Foot of Snow to Slam Upper Michigan Tomorrow in Rare Mid-April Blast
Marquette, MI – Just when it felt like spring was finally here, a surprise winter storm is set to dump up to 11 inches of snow across parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula beginning Monday night, making travel treacherous and sending temperatures plunging. According to the National Weather Service,...
What’s With the Yellow Caps on Coca-Cola Bottles in Michigan?
Whether you call your carbonated drinks soda, pop or Coke, there's no doubt which drink stands above the rest. Admittedly, I'm a bit biased; I drink one or two Coca-Colas per day. But I've never had one with a yellow cap on the bottle. It's quite possible you haven't seen...
One of Michigan’s largest legal aid groups for immigrants lays off more than half...
DETROIT - A Michigan nonprofit that provides legal services to roughly 800 unaccompanied immigrant children in the state, along with helping immigrants navigate deportation proceedings, has laid off more than half of its staff due to federal funding cuts. The group, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, said it laid off...