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With new owners, Grand Rapids bookstore will reopen in September
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (112+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After closing its doors, Books & Mortar in Grand Rapids is getting another chapter. The bookstore on Cherry Street SE near Diamond Avenue SE will reopen next month under new ownership. Last month, former owner Jenny Kinne…...
Fazoli’s closes final restaurant in West Michigan
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — Fazoli's has closed its restaurant in Battle Creek, marking the end of the fast-food Italian chain's presence in West Michigan. The Battle Creek location at 5445 Beckley Rd. near Riverside Drive is no longer operating, a spokesperson…...
New location planned for Second Harvest Northland's food shelf in Rapids
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (241+ words) An announcement on Monday from Second Harvest Northland. Responding to feedback from neighbors who utilize its Food Shelf Program, the non-profit said they purchased a new facility at 220 N.E. 3rd Avenue in Grand Rapids. “We’re excited about our new facility and this…...
Grand Rapids Police Department chief candidates answer questions
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (54+ words) Four candidates remain in the search for Grand Rapids’ next police chief. On Wednesday night, community members got to know them a little better. (June 17, 2026)... Four candidates remain in the search for Grand Rapids' next police chief. On Wednesday night,…...
These 6 popular fast-food chains aren't in Michigan
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (525+ words) Michigan is no stranger to restaurant chains, especially fast food. There are more than 700 Subway locations and more than 500 McDonald's locations in Michigan, according to data company ScrapeHero. There is no shortage of Taco Bell or Starbucks locations, either. And…...
Michigan drops measles vaccine recommendation for infants 6-11 months
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) The state is no longer recommending that infants as young as 6 months get an early dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. In early April, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a temporary recommendation that…...
At least 21 sickened by salmonella in Michigan. What MDHHS is saying
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) At least 21 people in Michigan — including about seven children — have been sickened by salmonella associated with contact with backyard poultry, specifically chicks and ducklings, the Michigan... At least 21 sickened by salmonella in Michigan. What MDHHS is saying At least 21 people…...
GAS YOU CAN'T PASS: Grand Rapids station has low prices as others jump across state
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — A Mobil station at the corner of Leonard and Fuller in Grand Rapids is holding its price at $3.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, even as prices at other stations in West Michigan climb significantly higher. At…...
Is Kohl's going out of business? What to know about Michigan closures
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (309+ words) Kohl's recently closed two Michigan stores in the Upper Peninsula and southeast region of the state. Stores in Sault Ste. Marie and West Bloomfield both closed March 14, Kohl's confirmed to the Detroit Free Press. Though sales decreased in the final…...
Fowling Warehouse Grand Rapids closing
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (32+ words) The Fowling Warehouse in Grand Rapids will be closing its doors next week. (March 18, 2026)... The Fowling Warehouse in Grand Rapids will be closing its doors next week. (March 18, 2026)...