‘One of the most difficult decisions’: Holland loses a fifth restaurant in March
HOLLAND — Less than six months after warning the eatery would close if sales didn't improve , Low Carb Grill owner Laurie Penninga announced Monday, March 31, the restaurant has reached the end of the line. In an email sent to subscribers and shared with The Sentinel, Penninga called it “one of the most difficult...
Raising Cane’s Expanding in Michigan – Grand Rapids Location Coming Soon
Earlier this month, residents in Canton were ecstatic to get their taste buds on Raising Canes after the fast food company opened its second location in the state of Michigan. Well, ecstatic might be an understatement. People were lined up before the sun was up, and even after the doors opened, the line continued for...
Meijer to Open New Neighborhood Market, Independence Market, in April
Grand Rapids, Mich. — Meijer plans to open a new neighborhood market, called Independence Market, in the Independence Township of Clarkston, Mich., on April 30. The new 50,000-square-foot market will serve customers from Clarkston and all of Independence Township, including the new Waldon Village development....
USPS Confirms Mailing Service Changes Begin April 1st In Michigan
Michigan residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to send letters and packages and receive mail such as bills and other important documents. However, USPS has announced changes that will soon affect Michigan residents and their mailing services. USPS Confirms Mailing Service Changes Begin April 1st...
Extreme Weather Causes Popular Michigan Radio Station’s Tower to Collapse
Sunday brought extreme and severe weather to many parts of Michigan. In Calhoun County, 3 children were killed when a tree fell on top of the vehicle in. ⬇️ 11 Stores Closed On Easter In Michigan ⬇️. Several other people were also injured and taken to the hospital,...
Confirmed tornado touched down in West Michigan Sunday evening
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A tornado was confirmed in West Michigan Sunday evening, the National Weather Services says. An EF-0 tornado first touched down around 5:42 p.m. just west of downtown Caledonia, near the intersection of 100th and Eastern in Cutlerville. It moved northeast, crossing Kalamazoo Avenue south of...
One Michigan City Named Among Healthiest In America
A city with all of the modern amenities, activities and services that help make for an easier life will see many of its citizens living healthy, happy, fulfilled lives. Of course, cities that can't offer similar features will foster residents who struggle to keep their health in good standing. Michigan...
MSP warns of extended shelter-in-place as crews work to clear debris and restore power
NORTHERN MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Stay home and stay safe is the message from Michigan State Police. The shelter-in-place order for multiple counties is currently set for 24 hours but could be extended. According to MSP, thousands of trees have fallen, blocking roadways and are becoming entangled in power lines,...
Whitmer declares emergency in 10 Michigan counties impacted by brutal ice storm
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today declared a state of emergency in 10 Northern Michigan counties impacted by a brutal ice storm over the weekend. The declaration will “get help out the door as fast as possible for Michiganders impacted by the ice storm” in Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix,...
Mackinac Bridge closes for falling ice in aftermath of ruthless ice storm
ST. IGNACE, MI - The Mackinac Bridge closed for falling ice today. This comes in the aftermath of a brutal ice storm that impacted Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula and parts of the Upper Peninsula near the bridge over the weekend. The closure was announced at 2:23 p.m. Monday as...