Last-minute setback cost SpartanNash $48.4M in deal with C&S
The relationship between SpartanNash Co. and Keene, N.H.-based C&S Wholesale Grocers started with a transaction months before the two companies announced a $1.77 billion deal, which itself came with an 11th hour surprise and price reduction. Those are among the revelations in a 202-page proxy statement SpartanNash...
Michiganders Are Traveling For Miles To This Tiny Restaurant With Outrageously Creative Hot Dogs
In the unassuming town of Comstock Park, Michigan, there’s a hot dog revolution happening that’s worth every mile of your gas money. Mad Dogz isn’t just serving up franks – they’re crafting edible masterpieces that make your childhood ballpark dog look like amateur hour. You...
Adam Sandler Is Coming to Grand Rapids This Fall
Get ready to laugh, Grand Rapids—Adam Sandler is headed our way!. Following a string of sold-out performances in 2022 and 2023, Sandler is hitting the road again with his You’re My Best Friend Tour. Sandler first announced the tour in June, and now he’s added even more dates—including...
Man facing new charges after 13 pounds of drugs seized
A man police say had an estimated $1 million in drugs, including a Kent County record amount of fentanyl, is now facing federal drug charges.
Alpine Walmart stabbing victim first ‘thought he was being punched’
A man accused of stabbing a stranger at a metro Grand Rapids Walmart last week first denied the assault, but then told detectives he thought the victim might have something to do with his truck being stolen, court records show.
Grand Rapids construction firm acquired by local industry veteran
A local construction executive has acquired a majority equity stake in Grand Rapids-based Cella Building Co. as its CEO retires. Steve Achram, who has more than 23 years of experience leading development, design and construction teams across a range of development projects, acquired the construction firm in a deal...
Village of Sparta one step closer to becoming an official city
SPARTA, Mich. — A committee set up to explore what it would look like for the Village of Sparta to become a full city government wrapped up its months-long work, adopting its final report, and recommending that the Village go forward with becoming a city. "A city is a...
Holland Channel searched after witness concern of missing person
Ottawa County deputies say, at this time, no one has been reported missing from the State Park or beach area.
Man dies after being hit by pickup truck while jogging near Greenville
A man died after he was hit by a pickup truck northwest of Greenville Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Rockstar Woman Movement annual brunch returns to Grand Rapids
The Rockstar Woman Movement was founded by Shannon Cohen. Fueled by her desire for change in how women in leadership positions are perceived and treated at conferences and networking events, the Movement not only is intended for women to reach their potential towards their careers - it is also for empowerment in...
