Spotlight

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch donated more eggs in 2021 than it has before.

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.

The Fulton Street Farmers Market is assuming operations of a gleaning initiative started by a nonprofit.

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. 

Chris Chelios spent 26 seasons in the National Hockey League, tied for most ever with Detroit Red Wings great Gordie Howe.

Spectrum Health’s annual 5K to raise funds for colorectal cancer prevention and awareness is returning for its 38th year.

A Grand Rapids entrepreneur, author and designer launched a four-part YouTube docuseries.

A Grand Rapids business owner is raising awareness for autism through the venture she used to afford her son’s therapy.

Gun Lake Casino on Friday, Jan. 7, said it donated $4,000 to support the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department K-9 training.

The Grand Rapids Symphony named the recipient of the second Linn Maxwell Keller Award. 

For more than 30 years, Bela Fleck has helped redefine how listeners across the globe think about the banjo.

An indie comedy-drama by a local film producer will make its way to the big screen.

The city of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is offering free lifeguard certifications and raising its wage for the 2022 pool season.

Quota Club of Grand Rapids is collecting recycled hearing aids to support low-income families ahead of World Hearing Day, March 3.

Jeff Hosler moves to MSU as women’s soccer head coach.

Gun Lake Casino is partnering with Paws With A Cause to allow assistance dogs in training on the casino floor.

A pair of Grand Rapids leaders will be honored as Women of Courage and Achievement at a celebration later this month.

The owner of the 7-year-old JoJo’s House of Beauty is closing the salon’s doors on Dec. 31.

The Grand Rapids Griffins again are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan to host a blood drive.

In honor of Women’s History Month, a group of Caledonia High School female students visited Amazon’s local fulfillment center this week for a tour and information session with key women leaders at the site.