Downtown Wayland gains historic place designation
The downtown commercial district of Wayland was given a historic designation through the National Register of Historic Places.
GMB donates $20,000 to community organizations
A Holland-based architecture firm donated a gift of $5,000 each to four Michigan organizations.
Herbruck’s makes record-setting egg donation
Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch donated more eggs in 2021 than it has before.
Owner closing salon on New Year’s Eve
The owner of the 7-year-old JoJo’s House of Beauty is closing the salon’s doors on Dec. 31.
MVH Grand Rapids receives $30,000 donation
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) received a $30,000 donation to support local veterans on Christmas Eve.
SpartanNash donates $200,000 in supplies for tornado relief
In response to the tornadoes in Kentucky earlier this month, SpartanNash mobilized three of its distribution centers and one retail store to donate five truckloads of critical supplies to affected communities.
FWF donates school supplies to Kentucky students
Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) partnered with an elementary school in Lansing to provide support and encouragement to students who suffered the effects of tornadoes in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Grand Rapids Symphony bids ‘adieu’ to longtime conductor
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s first concert of 2022 will say “farewell” and “thank you” to John Varineau, who is leaving after 36 years of serving the organization.
Event introduces kids to coding
West Michigan Tech Talent earlier this month hosted the {MI}Code Experience as part of a global Hour of Code event, teaching more than 2,000 West Michigan elementary students how to code.
Ama International hosts toy and fundraising drive for those in need
A nonprofit serving Grand Rapids and Mexico is holding its second annual toy drive in partnership with more than 20 local businesses to bring joy and hope to more than 100 West Michigan families in need this holiday season.
Gymnast in Nassar case to speak at Calvin
Calvin University will honor a former USA gymnast and attorney.
Heartside nonprofit to provide Christmas lunches, cold weather supplies
Guiding Light will offer Christmas meals and cold weather clothing to Heartside neighbors in need this weekend.
Blandford bobcats to get new names
A nonprofit is hosting a virtual naming contest.
Comic bookstore to open in Comstock Park
A new comic bookstore coming to West Michigan will host its grand opening this weekend.
Anti-violence initiative selects pitch night winners
The Safe Alliances for Everyone (SAFE) Task Force named its winning ideas at its Pitch and Highlight Night to help reduce crime in Grand Rapids.
Co-founders start inclusive flower business
A pair of local women have started a pop-up flower shop with a mission to include more individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
Sony acquires film by local producer
An indie comedy-drama by a local film producer will make its way to the big screen.
He keeps plucking away
For more than 30 years, Bela Fleck has helped redefine how listeners across the globe think about the banjo.
Reinventing a Big Ten team
Jeff Hosler moves to MSU as women’s soccer head coach.
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