I grew up in South Haven. Gotta love the Lake Michigan shore! I still feel a yearning for the beach, pretty much daily. I moved to Grand Rapids to go to Calvin College and study theater. Eventually I changed my major to another passion of mine- media. I was lucky enough to nab a position as an intern at Townsquare Media. About 10 years later I’ve had the pleasure of working in many positions, and I love that I get to spend every week day 10-3 talking with you on GRD! The Liquid Lunch is one of my favorite parts of the day! I just got married in September. My husband (that's still a little weird to say, haha!) Charlie and I laugh together every single day, and he puts up with all of my nonsense—which is not a small amount of nonsense… I may have a slight problem with watching too much TV: Anything on Investigation Discovery, Chopped, Real Housewives, documentaries on Netflix… I could go on. Other things I love: The beach (you may have thought I covered that already, but I really, really love it, OK?), reading, ‘90s alternative rock, people watching, drinking on patios, and most of all -- my dear, dear family.
Janna
More Store Closings – Is West Michigan Losing Its Foot Lockers?
Foot Locker has announced the closure of hundreds of its brick-and-mortar stores in North America.
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Celebrity Chef and TV host Guy Fieri's chicken chain is coming to the Mitten State!
Hearing Sirens March 22? Here’s What Is Going On
Spring means storms in Michigan and state officials want to make sure we're prepared for severe weather.
Electric Cheetah Closes One Of Its Grand Rapids Restaurants
Sad to see one of Electric Cheetah's locations closing, but the silver lining is a new restaurant is opening in its place soon!
Michigan DNR Officers Seize Crystal Meth, Guns During Traffic Stop in the Woods
The people in the car told the officer, “We are just out looking to hunt stuff.”
Is It Illegal in Michigan to Cross Over White Lines to Change Lanes?
I thought so, but apparently not always...
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GRPD has received reports of a spoofing scam.