MDOT addresses future West Michigan bridge projects
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge over US-131 in Grand Rapids remains open right now while crews get ready to tear part of it down and rebuild it. It's not the only major bridge project happening in Michigan, as many need repairs or face...
45 apartments, community food hall under construction in Grand Rapids neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Construction is underway on a 45‑unit Boston Square apartment building with affordable and market‑rate rentals and a food hall, a project Amplify GR says will help meet demand for housing and community space in the neighborhood. The development is the latest step in...
Man who helped patients with prosthetics retires after 50 years at Mary Free Bed
Pat Dorgan, Mary Free Bed's longest-serving employee, retired Friday after 50 years of helping patients walk again through orthotics and prosthetics.
Robinson mobile home burns in early morning fire
A Robinson Township mobile home caught fire early Sunday morning, Ottawa County Dispatch confirmed.
Here Are 10 Crazy and Funniest Michigan City Names
Ever heard of a place called Hell, Michigan? You might be surprised by what lies beneath that fiery name.
Ghost Sign Discovered In Gaslight Village, Remes Drug Store From 1950s
Renovations revealed a vintage Remes Drug Store sign hidden behind a former Rite Aid facade, and it’s in incredible condition.
Michigan Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Could Return Just in Time for Spring in Detroit...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Detroit, Michigan – St. Patrick’s Day week across Michigan could bring a late surge of winter as colder Canadian air drops south and increases the potential for accumulating snow just days before the...
Jesse Jackson, service emcee to speakers: If you go long, “continue that presentation on...
At “The People’s Celebration” for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the emcee aims for under 3 hours and jokes long tributes should continue on Facebook, Instagram.
Students gather for African American achievement conference in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — More than 1,000 young people attended the African American Male Achievement Conference at Grand Rapids Community College Friday. The conference is in its 11th year of teaching students from Grand Rapids Public Schools and neighboring districts skills to help achieve success. Chayce Smith...
Community Action Agency announces March food distribution schedule
OTTAWA COUNTY — The Ottawa County Community Action Agency, in partnership with local food pantries, announced Tuesday, Feb. 3, distributions in March aimed at providing high-protein staples and shelf-stable goods to residents facing food insecurity. The initiative seeks to provide access to nutrition as rising...
