Spring Lake man arraigned on CSC charges involving juvenile
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says a 38-year-old Spring Lake man who had been employed at a school in Ferrysburg was video-arraigned Tuesday in connection with a sexual abuse case. The OCSO says Charles Martin Freeman was charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in...
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office investigating after body found in wooded area
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found in a wooded area Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the area in the 1700 block of Chicago Drive in Georgetown Township around 1:44 p.m. They said the body appeared to be that...
Remains found near Michigan highway identified as missing 61-year-old man
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Downtown Grand Rapids block party returns for St. Patrick’s Day
On Saturday, participating businesses across Grand Rapids' Monroe North neighborhood will host the second annual Irish Remedy block party and music festival to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
$82.6M in investment reshapes Grand Rapids neighborhood — what’s built, what’s underway
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Amplify GR hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for a 45-unit apartment building and food hall in Boston Square, a project that pushes its investment in the Southeast Side neighborhood to at least $82.6 million. For an area that has long gone without large-scale development, the...
Grand Rapids seeking applicants for vacant First Ward commissioner position
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids is accepting applications for an open First Ward city commissioner seat following the resignation of former commissioner Drew Robbins. The application window opens March 10 and closes at 5 p.m. on March 24. Late submissions will not be accepted. The...
Severe Weather Reminders from Ottawa County Emergency Management
Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – Ottawa County Emergency Management encourages residents to take a few simple steps now to stay prepared before the next storm arrives. Severe weather preparation does not need to be complicated. A few basic actions can make a significant difference:. • Identify a safe place...
Thomas Rhett coming to Acrisure Amphitheater
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Country star Thomas Rhett is bringing his latest tour to West Michigan this summer. The diamond-certified artist will perform at Acrisure Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 22 as part of The Soundtrack to Life Tour. Special guests Conner Smith and Emily Ann Roberts will join the Grand Rapids stop.
This Michigan’s Spot With Roast Beef So Good It Inspires Highway Adventures
Road trips were supposed to be about the destination. Turns out, sometimes they were about the sandwich. Somewhere in Michigan, I found a place where roast beef wasn’t just another menu item. It was the reason people happily added miles to their drive. The kind of spot that made you say, “Wait… we’re stopping here?”...
City launches community survey to help shape services
The City of Grand Rapids is inviting residents to share their opinions in a new community survey designed to help guide future city services and planning decisions.
