The Business Next Door: The VerHages a venerable name in Chrysler-made cars for a...
HOLLAND — The VerHage family has been in the automobile business for 112 years. Even though their landmark building on East Eighth Street across from Russ’ is now closed, at least one family member is still dealing with cars. The tradition started in Hudsonville. Henry VerHage was born...
Parents are first teachers, and, with resources, they can be the best teachers
The State of Michigan’s 2026 budget eliminated all $19.4 million in funding for Great Start Collaboratives and Family Coalitions across the state. These organizations not only coordinated early childhood services but also helped young parents learn how to excel in their role as their children’s first teachers. Jayme...
Funeral service held for late Walker Fire Chief Russell ‘Rusty’ Shoultz
WALKER, Mich. — Family, friends and service partners are gathering on Saturday to remember The City of Walker's late fire chief. Chief Russell (Rusty) Shoultz died from an unexpected medical emergency last week and his family, friends and fellow City of Walker Fire Department members are gathering on Saturday afternoon for his funeral services.
Community bids farewell at funeral of Walker fire chief
The Walker community said goodbye Saturday to Fire Chief Russell "Rusty" Shoultz a week after his sudden loss shook the Walker community and the many lives he touched throughout his career of service.
Man arrested for firing gun inside Meijer Distribution Center Saturday morning
WALKER, Mich. — A 33-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested Saturday morning after a gun was discharged inside the Meijer Distribution Center in Walker. The Walker Police Department said the incident occurred around 8:27 a.m. Initial calls reported a possible shooting inside the center at 2725 Walker Avenue NW.
Calvin Christian’s Spanish immersion program opens doors for students
Tthe program is designed to help students develop language proficiency, cultural competency and communication skills through everyday instruction.
Emma Grace Hurley, Andrew Colley win Amway River Bank Run 25K
Emma Grace Hurley and Andrew Colley won the 2026 Amway River Bank Run 25K Saturday morning, earning national titles and impressive cash prizes.
Mail carriers prepare for national Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
On Saturday, residents across Kent, Allegan and Ottawa counties are encouraged to leave a bag of nonperishable food items by their mailboxes in support of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an initiative from the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Focus West Michigan 5-8-26: Riverbank Run Typo
A missing letter on hundreds of Amway Riverbank Run medals has runners scratching their heads and organizers offering a lighthearted apology, a commercial building fire on the 1100 block of Plainfield Ave in Grand Rapids caused road closures, authorities have identified the two victims from Tuesday's shooting outside a Grand Rapids elementary school as well as the shooter, state food inspectors are warning people...
Team Michigan signs Transplant Games flag ahead of nationwide event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Richard J. Lacks Cancer Center downtown was filled with hugs and handshakes on Friday night as people with ties to organ donation got together. Some were old friends and others were meeting each other for the first time. All of them have one thing in common - a passion for Gift of Life Michigan and the cause of organ donation.
