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A Pick for County Administrator Drops Out
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Executive Transition Team narrowed it down to two candidates for Ottawa County Administrator but one has withdrawn from the process. As reported by journalist Sarah Leach on her substack, Sparta city manager Jim Lower and Port Huron city manager James Freed ...
Nov 22, 2024
Grand Haven Light Night
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) -The annual lighting of the district and kickoff to the holiday season in town! It's Light Night! Come visit the amazing businesses, shops, and eateries on Friday, November 22 from 5 - 8pm. New this year is the introduction of the Main Street DDA Quarterly Tote Club Days promotion. As a special t...
Nov 22, 2024
Senator Peters Criticizes FBI, Homeland Security Directors
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Gary Peters is criticizing FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for not testifying in a scheduled security hearing. Peters says it was the first time in over 15 years that the Homeland Security secretary and FBI director refused to appear befor...
Nov 22, 2024
Semi Truck Crashes Into Hudsonville Subway Restaurant
(Hudsonville, MI) - A Subway restaurant in Hudsonville suffered damage yesterday afternoon when a semi truck crashed into it. The driver of the semi parked on the south side of the restaurant and walked into a gas station, but the parking brake had not been properly set. The truck rolled into a parked vehicle and then ...
Nov 22, 2024
12-Year-Old Girl Describes Tuesday Morning Attack
(Grand Rapids, MI) - The 12-year-old girl who escaped an attempted sexual assault Tuesday morning while she was waiting for her school bus in Grand Rapids is speaking out about the experience. The seventh-grade student says she was scared by 25-year-old Marquis Martinez, who approached her around 6:45 a.m. when she was...
Nov 22, 2024
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Man Charged With Kidnapping, Attempted Sexual Assault Of 12-Year-Old Girl
(Grand Rapids, MI) - Twenty-five-year-old Marquis Martinez is charged with kidnapping and attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly grabbing a 12-year-old girl from her school bus stop, dragging her across the street and trying to sexually assault her Tuesday morning. Martinez approached the girl ar...
Nov 21, 2024
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Michigan's Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed
(Grand Rapids, MI) - An analysis by BetMichigan.com is revealing which Thanksgiving side dishes are the most popular across Michigan. The analysis was done be looking into Google Trends during the month of November last year. In Michigan, stuffing and green bean casserole tied in the top spot for the favorite side dish...
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New Study Explains Why People Like Falling Asleep To TV
(Undated) - A new study is shedding light on why so many people like to fall asleep to a movie or a show. Cleveland Clinic psychologist Chivonna Childs says falling asleep to the TV or something streaming is soothing and calming, similar to white noise. She adds that the sleeping ritual also helps distract people from ...
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