Living Beyond the Pain Loop: Holistic Ways to Cope with Chronic Pain
The following article comes from Care Resources PACE, a community-based program for people 55 years or older with locations in Lowell and Grand Rapids. Chronic pain can feel like an unwelcome companion, affecting everything from sleep and relationships to household tasks and favorite hobbies. Barbara Rounds, a licensed
Chance of a strong to severe T-storm. Get Bill Steffen’s forecast
As I write this, the Storm Prediction Center has a fairly large level 2 Slight Risk Area over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. It includes all but the western tip of the Upper Peninsula, where there is a level 1 Marginal Risk. The main threat is isolated strong wind. Storms that form will move from northwest to southea
Planning commission OKs ‘café by day, bar by evening’ in Creston neighborhood
A new bar and café known as "The Hoxie" could open this year in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood.
Ottawa County Park Shooting Sends Five to the Hospital
A peaceful weekend gathering at Bass River Recreation Area ended in gunfire that left five people hospitalized and one suspect behind bars.
‘I just wept’: Hudsonville man plans dignified burial for Electric Forest baby
When a Hudsonville dad learned about a baby found dead in a porta potty at the Electric Forest music festival, he couldn’t just take in the horrific news and walk away.
Kent County celebrates grand opening of Wahlfield Dog Park
“We’re honored in a way that we can be a part of what my parents started back in ’83.”. Fritz Wahlfield, Jr’s parents donated the original 50 acres that served as the starting point for Wahlfield Park in northern Kent County. Over 40 years later, the Wahlfield family cut the ribbon on the park’s latest expansion, Wahlf
Large-scale suspect search ends after deadly shootin in Gaines Township
Several people authorities say were connected to a deadly early morning shooting were held up in a building near the intersection of 79th Street SE and South Division Avenue in Gaines Township, Kent County Undersheriff Bryan Muir said.
World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A West Michigan World War II veteran celebrated a major milestone surrounded by the people who mean the most to him on Saturday.
Hot and humid Sunday with few t-storms possible
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Hot temperatures and high humidity will accompany the chance for a few thunderstorms in West Michigan Sunday. TODAY Temperatures will warm to around 90 degrees as dew points warm to the 70s. A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the day, with one or two potentially becomi
To The Point: Local county clerks talk August primary
With voters already casting their ballots in Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, local county clerks are offering reminders about how primaries are different than other elections.
