Veggie Van boosts fresh produce access for seniors in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The YMCA Veggie Van made a stop at Care Resources in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to older adults who might otherwise struggle to access healthy food. The mobile farmers market, which has been operating for over 15 years, visited...
MLK Community Center nears grand opening
MLK Community Center: A 25,000-square-foot facility will officially open March 2, following a Feb. 21 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Apartments eyed for former Hideout Brewing site on Grand Rapids’ north side
A developer plans to demolish a vacant former brewery on Grand Rapids’ far north side to build his first multifamily apartment building. Bill Hephner from Cedar Springs has a purchase agreement with Lawrence and Donna Deliefde to acquire 3113 Plaza Drive NE, the site of the former Hideout Brewing Co. as well as hot...
Man sentenced in Chippewa County for 8th drunk driving conviction
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— A Grand Rapids man has been sentenced to 46 months to 20 years in prison for his third felony drunk driving conviction. Chippewa County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Stratton says Ryan Foote, 53, was sentenced Tuesday for operating while intoxicated, third offense, with a habitual fourth offense...
Kent Career Tech Center launches network for alumni
To mark the launch of the new group, there will be a meet and greet during this year’s Tech Center open house from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5 at 1655 East Beltline Ave. NE, with tours at 5:30 and 6 p.m. both nights. The alumni group plans to...
Winter Nights at Meijer Gardens hosts Hip and Hops Block Party
Winter Nights at Meijer Gardens returned on February 3rd, hosting the "Hip and Hops Block Party," the latest addition of its winter concert series. The event was a multi-zone concert experience. There were 3 spaces that featured performances from notable local artists Lady H Boogie, Steven Malcolm, Sonny Ski, DJ Dog...
Honigman retains its crown as Michigan’s largest law firm
Detroit-based Honigman LLP again ranked as Michigan’s largest law firm in a year that mostly tracked with the status quo, save for one notable exception. Honigman had 291 attorneys practicing in Michigan, on par with last year, while the prominent business law firm’s roster of attorneys across the country grew 10% to...
‘Somebody knows something’: Brother of Deanie Peters still seeking closure
45 years have passed since Deanie Peters vanished, but her memory endures in the lives of those who knew her. We talked with her brother, William, who was 6 years old when his sister disappeared.
Memorial celebration set for slain Grand Rapids mom, her 2 boys
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A memorial celebration for Jacqueline Neill and her boys, Cameron and Michael Kilpatrick, is Saturday, Feb. 7. Visitation is at 10 a.m. at Remembrance Church, 4575 Remembrance Road NW in Grand Rapids. The service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Neill, 40, and her sons, Michael...
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office hosting seminars to protect residents from scammers
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a series of free seminars to protect people from being scammed.

















