MudPenny Spring Lake among 5 Ottawa County developments in February
A popular café in the greater Grand Rapids area is expanding with its first Lakeshore location in Spring Lake. Meanwhile, in Grand Haven, city officials are working on a 20-year project to bring renewable energy access to more residents. Below is a roundup from MLive/The Grand Rapids Press of...
Fast start fuels convincing 83-70 Ram District title over Muskegon
Rockford faced the double-edged sword of not only having to face a talented Muskegon squad in an MHSAA District title contest on Friday, February 27; they also had to set foot on Muskegon’s home floor in an intimidating venue. Both teams are ranked well within the top ten in the state, and they were meeting in a...
Grand Rapids’ World of Winter draws to a close
Grand Rapids' World of Winter wraps up Saturday with three events capping the two-month-long winter festival downtown.
Grand Rapids, Michigan Weather Alert Now: 32° Sunshine Today, 70% Rain by Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – The sun glints off snowbanks along the Grand River this morning, but the air still cuts sharply at 15 degrees. Wind chills dip below zero at times, and any damp pavement remains frozen solid....
Star-Studded: New Hoxeyville Skies fest and Buttermilk Jamboree roll out 2026 lineups
Grahame Lesh headlines a brand new celebration in a familiar location, while a longstanding Michigan music festival embraces some regional favorites. Get the details and more at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL LINEUP POSTERS. Since 2011, Buttermilk Jamboree at Circle Pines Center south of Grand Rapids has...
Preparations underway on M-37 construction in Caledonia Township
CALEDONIA, Caledonia Township — If you’ve driven along M-37 in Caledonia Township recently, you may have noticed some slowdowns. That's because the Michigan Department of Transportation is preparing to begin construction on a major overhaul of the highway, estimated to cost about $50 million. Trees are coming down,...
Remembering Charles King: A forgotten automotive pioneer
Friday will mark 130 years since the first automobile went for a test drive in Detroit — and no, it didn't belong to Henry Ford.
20 Years of Cheers: Craft beer enthusiasts descend on Grand Rapids for milestone festival
COMSTOCK PARK, MI—Beer enthusiasts descended on LMCU Ballpark during the 20th edition of the Michigan Winter Beer Festival. The popular annual festival drew thousands of patrons from all over the state to try beer from over 90 Michigan breweries on Saturday. With temperatures hovering around freezing, overcast skies...
How This ICONIC Mom-and-Pop in Grand Rapids MI Has Fans Driving From Nearby Towns
Grand Rapids stands as the primary destination for diners from nearby cities like Kentwood, Wyoming, and Grandville who regularly find their way to 1429 Lake Drive SE. This establishment serves as a vibrant bridge between the historic Eastown district and the rich agricultural heritage of West Michigan. It has...
Crash Causes Road Blockage, Power Outage Near Jenison
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2026) – Nearly 300 Consumers Energy customers spent much of Saturday night and early Sunday morning in the dark, while a stretch of a main road in eastern Ottawa County was blocked off, following a single-vehicle crash that knocked down a utility pole east of Jenison.

















