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Ice skating returns to Rosa Parks Circle this week

The 2018-19 ice-skating season kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids.

 

Meijer Gardens lights up holiday trees representing many cultures

The popular "Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World" exhibit opens Tuesday, Nov. 20.

 

The Boblo Boat is being restored to its old glory, but not in Michigan

Fire gutted one of the two Boblo Island Amusement Park boats this past summer, and as its owners vow to continue restoration efforts, the second Boblo Boat is getting new life outside of Michigan. Here's a look at the historic S.S. Columbia.

 

Denzel Valentine will miss 4-6 months due to ankle issues

The Lansing native is expected to make a full recovery and have a normal summer of offseason training leading into training camp for the 2019-20 season.

 

Bicycle, pedestrian crashes on decline in Grand Rapids

Between April and September, there were 40 accidents between vehicles and bicyclists, a 10-year low.

 

Infant dies after father charged with child abuse

The baby's injuries were consistent with "shaken baby syndrome," police said.

 

Racist threats felt by all black churches, pastors say

Grand Rapids police have arrested a suspect accused of ethnic intimidation for phone calls and emails to a church and funeral home.

 

Muskegon County Nov. 6 certified election totals now available

Canvassers completed Muskegon County's vote totals on Friday, Nov. 16.

 

Founders barrel-aged beer, Panther Cub, to be bottled for first time

The brew has been aging for more than two years with whole vanilla beans. Beer-lovers can expect maple and vanilla notes with surprisingly-deep character.

 

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