A deli icon calls it a career, as Herman’s Boy enters a new era
Herman’s Boy, a Rockford institution known for its coffee, baked goods and Mackinac-style fudge, will stay in the family as the third generation takes over the nearly 50-year-old business. In a deal that closed on New Year’s Eve, brothers Jeff and Doug Havemeier sold the store they’ve owned for...
Hastings protestors want ‘ICE out for good’ after deadly Minneapolis shooting
HASTINGS, Mich. — Barry County is where Michigan's latest protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) happened on Sunday. The local chapter of Indivisible, a nationwide action group, says it doesn't just condemn what happened in Minneapolis on Wednesday, it wants ICE out of the country entirely....
Weekend snow totals across West Michigan
The highest reports coming in are between 3 to 4 inches of snowfall from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
Michigan Winter Update: 3 to 5 Inches Likely Northwest of Muskegon to Clare Line
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility will continue to impact much of western and central Michigan through Sunday afternoon as another round of accumulating snow moves back into...
Police: Woman hurt in Kentwood shooting
A woman showed up at a Grand Rapids hospital Sunday night after she was shot in the leg, according to police.
Grand Rapids aquarium shop struggles with rising tariff costs
The effects of tariffs are rippling through every industry and hobby under the sun — even some under the sea. One local business is trying to keep people on the line despite the sunk costs of aquarium keeping.
Grand Rapids, MI – Weather Alert: Accumulating Snow, Travel Impacts Expected Through Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, MI – Snow will continue to impact West and Central Michigan today, with accumulating snowfall expected through Sunday afternoon, creating hazardous travel conditions across the region....
This New Van Andel Arena Upgrade Means You Won’t Miss the Action
Van Andel Arena just added Grab N Go concession stations, letting fans skip lines, scan their ID for alcohol, and get back to the action faster at games and concerts.
West Central Michigan: Winter Weather Advisory Until 1 PM, Snow, 35 MPH Gusts
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across parts of central and west central Michigan as snowfall and gusty winds continue to affect travel conditions through Sunday...
Kent Co. enact weight, speed restrictions ahead of schedule
The Kent County Road Commission and the city of Walker are enacting seasonal weight and speed restrictions months ahead of schedule. Officials say the unusual mid-winter warm streak is creating hazards on roads.

















