A Grand Rapids cashier is finding herself in the spotlight after a simple act of kindness was caught on camera. 3-year-old Paul Grandinette Jr asked if he could help ring up groceries at a Grand Rapids Meijers and the cashier, Kristen Baker, was happy to let him. She put the boy on her hip and… Read More »
Foster care is designed to help children all the way up to adulthood, but what happens after that? Many of the young adults in foster care will find themselves on the streets after they grow out of the system. A new apartment complex is being planned to help these young adults transition from foster care… Read More »
It is always important to remember the veterans who fought for our country, especially around the holidays. A group of volunteers in Grand Rapids did just that by decorating 2,000 graves at a Grand Rapids veterans cemetery with wreaths. The wreaths were donated or bought with donations and more than 150 veterans, cadets, Blue Star Mothers,… Read More »
Grand Rapids is a great city to live, work and play in and if you don’t live here, you should plan a visit very soon. There are many reasons why you should make a trip to Grand Rapids a priority this winter, but here are just a few of them. Food Grand Rapids has some… Read More »
Grand Rapids has many areas parks that offer many outdoor opportunities all year long. In the winter, Aman Park is the perfect place to enjoy a hike or to observe wildlife as the search for food and stock up for the cold days ahead. If you are looking for a great location to enjoy the outdoors… Read More »
A bald eagle found caught in a snare earlier this month has been treated and is now recovering. The bird’s leg was caught in the snare was found by a trapper, who rushed the bird home and called for help. Rebecca Lessard, executive director of Wings of Wonder, a non-profit raptor sanctuary based in Empire,… Read More »
Sara Reisinger of Freeland was crowned the 2016 Michigan Apple Queen on Tuesday at the Michigan Apple Committee luncheon. “The Michigan Apple Queen has an important role as the representative of the Michigan apple industry,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee, which has sponsored the contest for the past 65 years. “The… Read More »
There’s nothing like beginners luck and one Michigan man is enjoying his experience with it. A Kent County man won $200,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Pure Gold online instant game for the first time. The 28-year-old winner did not want to be identified, but claims that it was his first time playing the lottery. “I… Read More »
Children with autism and disabilities sometimes have a hard time verbally communicating. This can make it hard for them to talk to Santa and let him know what they want for Christmas. One mall Santa made sure a little autistic boy who was visiting him was able to explain himself the best he could and… Read More »
Many children in the Grand Rapids area have a hard time reading or understanding words. Although schools and teachers are doing their parts, many need extra help. Volunteers are helping many students learn to read. “For three consecutive years, we have seen fall to spring growth that exceeded expected growth and also exceeded the comparison… Read More »
