GRAND CANYON COUNTRY

Apr 18 2026FINANCE

Grand Rapids Sets Up $35M Bond to Fund New Firefighter Center

Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Politics at Dinner: Did We Lose Good Manners Over Posts?

Grandparents kept politics off the dinner table. Not because they didn’t care, but because they valued harmony. Today, silence often feels like suspicion. Social media changed the game: what used to be private chats now blast to strangers instantly. Algorithms push loudest voices, not deepest though

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Grand Blanc Schools Dive Into Charity

Grand Blanc students and teachers made a big splash for a good cause. On February 10, about one hundred people gathered at Don Batchelor Field to jump into cold water and raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. The event, called the Polar Plunge, is a popular fundraiser that encourages ever

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Nov 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Outdoor Adventures Go Digital: Field & Stream TV Takes the Stage

Country music stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church are diving into the world of outdoor TV. They are part of a group that bought Field & Stream in 2024. Now, they are teaming up with Outdoor America to launch Field & Stream TV. This new channel will start streaming in late January 2026. The channel

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May 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

GTA 6: Meet the Characters and Explore the World

Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be an exciting adventure. The game is set in the vibrant state of Leonida, a place that mirrors real-life Florida. Players will dive into the lives of Jason and Lucia, two protagonists who find themselves in a web of crime and conspiracy. Jason, a former army man,

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Feb 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Beyoncé's Country Grammy Surprise

Country music might seem like an unusual choice for a pop star like Beyoncé. But that's exactly the twist behind Beyoncé's Album of the Year win at the Grammys. For a long time, Beyoncé was a big name in music but a missing name on the as a recipient of the prestigious Album of the Year award.

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Jan 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Country Star Jason Aldean on Celebrities’ Shift Toward Trump

Country music star Jason Aldean has noticed a change in the celebrity scene since President Donald Trump's re-election. Aldean, who has always been vocal about his support for Trump, performed at the Liberty Ball and spoke about how more celebrities are now backing the president. He felt validated a

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Carrie Underwood's Inauguration Surprise: A Cappella Hits a High Note

Country music star Carrie Underwood faced a technical hiccup during Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The microphones weren't working, but that didn't stop her. She sang "America the Beautiful" a cappella, right there at the U. S. Capitol. Underwood wasn't fazed, she just asked the crowd to

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Jan 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Country Star Carrie Underwood to Sing at Trump's Inauguration

Country music sensation Carrie Underwood is set to perform "America the Beautiful" at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This event, taking place on January 20 at the U. S. Capitol, will mark Trump's swearing-in as the 47th president. Underwood's participation is a significant moment, give

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