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Riding The Bus Can Save You $825 A Month
Gas prices are going thru the roof. Wanna save some money? Ride the bus. Public Transportation advocates say those who use public transportation can save about $9,900 annually or $825 a month.
Infant Gets ‘Scratch’ After SUV Crashes Into Home
Talk about close calls. An SUV crashed into the room of a 10-month-old Kentucky girl and her father says the infant survived with just a scratch on the top of here head. The vehicle came to rest on top the the baby's crib.
Festival 2011 Poster Unveiled
The poster for Festival 2011 was unveiled today. It was done by Grand Rapids artist Alynn Guerrann. Festival Organizers liked the way Guerrann showed Festival.
To Paczki Or Not To Paczki? That Is The Question.
I have an emotional attachment to Paczki, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to eat one today. Don't get me wrong, "the Polish donuts" are tasty, but they pack the equivalent of an entire day's calories. Back in the day my grandmother, or "Bushie" or we called her , made them from scratch, but they were filled with prunes instead of the various fruit fillings. I l
Fenville Wins Emotional Game; Honors Fallen Player
When I heard Fennville was going to play its district basketball game Monday; one day before the funeral of its best player, I wondered if it was the right thing to do. Wes Leonard made the winning shot in the game against Bridgman before collapsing on the floor. Leonard later died of an what some doctors believe was an "enlarged heart".
Hawaiian Volcano Spews Lava 65 Feet Into The Air
There"s nothing like a little volcanic activity to get your heart racing. Scientists at the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island in Hawaii. say a new vent has opened at one of the world's most active volcanoes, sending lava shooting up to 65 feet high.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the eruption was spotted shortly after the floor at the Pu'u O'o crater collapsed around 5 p.m. Saturday.
Heritage Hill District Honored As One Of 64 Best In Nation
Finally, a magazine that speaks highly of the place we call home. "This Old House" magazine loves the Heritage Hill Neighborhood, calling it a "mecca for people who love historic American architecture." In the April issue of the magazine, the Heritage Hill Historic District near downtown Grand Rapids was named "one of the best 64 Old House Neighborhoods in the United Sta
Actor Mickey Rooney Testifies Before Congress About Elder Abuse
Actor Mickey Rooney has had lots of roles in his career. Perhaps one of the most important came Wednesday testifying before Congress about elder abuse. Rooney told a special Senate committee considering legislation to curb abuses of senior citizens that he was left powerless by a family member who misused his money.
West Michigan Based Show ‘Ice Brigade’ Premiers Tonight
Remember the chess set made out of ice at Rosa Parks Circle in January. Ice Sculptures Ltd. of Grand Rapids created the spectacular pieces for their Food Network Show Ice Brigade. The premiere of the seven episode series is tonight on the Food Network at 10. The six professional sculptors from the Ice Sculptures Ltd. will be a premier party at GP Sports inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The p
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Listen to the Doctor. He's always made sense in a non-nonsensical way. After all, he's Dr. Seuss and America is celebrating his birthday today by celebrating "reading".
Serena Williams Undergoes Emergency Surgery
Tennis star Serena Williams has undergone surgery for a pulmonary embolism. People Magazine is reporting that a blood clot was discovered in Williams' lungs last week and she had "emergency treatment Monday for a hematoma she suffered as a result" of that treatment.
Will ‘Man Vs. Food’ Do Show At Corner Bar In Rockford?
Adam Richman from the Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food" has eaten lots and lots of crazy things. The key word here is "lots". Watching that show makes me wonder "why" and "where does he put it"? Rockford's Corner Bar, famous for its hot dog hall of fame, is a finalist to be filmed on the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” show.