Yesterday There's good news and excitement in Hockey Town - West this weekend. The Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday signed veteran forward Dan Cleary to a one-year contract.
2 days ago Congratulations to our own Dixie Anderson! She will be in rare company when she accepts a distinguished award this month from the Foreign Policy Association.
3 days ago
4 days ago Moxxi the dog is our special pet of the week.
Andy Rent talked about her on his Andy in the Morning show for Wet Nose Wednesday.
5 days ago Have you ever taken the time to experience parts of Grand Rapids as a tourist would? It really gives you a new appreciation for how great our city is.
6 days ago
It's just about time for the train to leave the station. I mean the annual famous Pumpkin Train of the Coopersville & Marne Railway.
Next weekend, and through October, the famous train rides the rails on Saturdays, September 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th and on Sundays September 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. Departure times vary by day and date, so check the web site at www.MiTRAIN.net for details. The friendly Conductor will call “All Aboard” at 20 minutes before each departure.
2 weeks ago
2 weeks ago Much fun and celebration of the Latino culture is this weekend and next in Holland, during the 16th Annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival (Tulips in spanish).
2 weeks ago It's time, once again, to Run from....errr....wait a minute, With, the Nuns.
Seriously, the second annual, very fun, Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run/Walk is fast approaching on Saturday, October 1st. It will be through the rolling hills of the Franciscan Life Process Center 230-acre property. This unique race will feature seven live music stations along a 3.1 mile loop that winds through meadows and woods near the peak of autumn in West Michigan.
2 weeks ago Carson the dog is our special pet of the week.
Andy Rent talked about him on his Andy in the Morning show for Wet Nose Wednesday.
2 weeks ago Okay, my headline, Does Anybody Work at Target, is a bit facetious, but let me set up this story.
My wife Kathy and I were out shopping Saturday, and stopped at Target for a few things. As we were finding what we needed, I was struck by the fact that I hadn't seen a single "red-shirted" target employee. At the check out, for sure, but not in the rest of the store and isles. I wanted to find an umbrella, so began looking for someone to ask where they might be. It was a long trip.
2 weeks ago We're blessed with a wealth of fine restaurants in Grand Rapids, and it's always difficult to choose between them all. That is, unless you want some sure-fire fun with your meal, like an accordion.
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