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List of Halloween attractions in West Michigan

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is right around the corner and 13 On Your Side has a list of attractions for you to get your fix. The Haunt in Wyoming is obviously at the top of this list. Abandoned Acres Farm and the Haunted Forest also made this list. Find the complete list…MORE

Pulaski Days returns to Grand Rapids for 50th year

Pulaski Days returns to Grand Rapids in October. 13 On Your Side reports that the event is back for it’s 50th year. Events this year include the kielbasa eating contest on October 5th and the big parade on October 8th. Clubs that will be participating this year include the Polish Falcons, Saint Adalberts Aid Society,…MORE

Salmonella Outbreak In Michigan Linked To Melons Sickening 117 People

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released that there has been an outbreak of salmonella that is linked to precut melon and has made 117 people sick. The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration say the likely source of the outbreak is Caito Foods LLC in Illinois. This type of precut melon is sold at Kroger, Target,…MORE

Bob Ross Helping Prisoners Plant Trees At Michigan State Parks

Bob Ross Inc. is doing some pretty cool things, and we think the late Bob Ross would approve. “Happy Little Trees” a new planting program created by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Bob Ross Inc. will result in 1,000 trees planted in 21 state parks. The program also partners with the state Department…MORE

Grand Rapids Studio Park Project Announces First Restaurants and Retailers

It is hard to miss the big construction project going on at the intersection of Oakes Street SW and Ionia Avenue SW. It is expected to open in September and will include a movie complex, restaurant, apartments, retail, office space, a hotel, a parking garage and a 200-seat live music venue. A lot of rumors…MORE

Sum 41 Is Back With New Music

Looks like Sum 41 is “Out For Blood”. Or at least according to the title of their latest single which just dropped Wednesday. While there’s no word on whether fans will see a follow-up to 2016’s 13 Voices, the release marks the first new music from the Canadian punk rockers in three years. Sum 41…MORE

Earth Day 2019: Help The Environment With These Cool Eco-Friendly Products

We should be thinking about the environment all the time, but Earth Day helps bring it back to the top of our minds! Now I know what you’re thinking… we are going to ask you to go vegan, start a compost pile, bath in the river… not quite. There are great products out there that…MORE

Cannabis Expo Coming To Grand Rapids

Calling all pot lovers! Or hey even if you’re just someone who wants to learn about pot. There will be a West Michigan Cannabis Expo. It’s held at the DeltaPlex this October 5 & 6, prices for tickets not announced yet.  MORE

Free Tree for Earth Day

A local store is celebrating Earth Day in a great way! The Nine’s Gentleman’s Shoppe in Knapps Corneris giving away a free tree in honor of Earth Day! With every purchase today you will get a sapling or growing kit. The saplings are from Horizen Hydroponics and the store will have a variety of oak,…MORE

Woodstock 50 Ticket Sale Date Postponed

If you were hoping to get tickets to Woodstock 50 you’re going to have to wait a little while longer. Outlets are reporting that the on-sale date for the festival has been delayed, and a new ticket sale date hasn’t been announced causing some to believe the show will be canceled. The tickets were supposed…MORE

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