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
Riverton’s council members often think about how to protect the town and its families. A violent crime in the neighborhood a little over two years ago made everyone feel unsafe. After that, people called for help and worried about children playing outside or being alone at home. The town’s
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
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
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
Riverside Healthcare is bringing in fresh imaging tech to Illinois. This move aims to make health checks quicker and easier for patients. The new tech is part of a team-up with CIVIE, a company that helps run radiology services. This isn't just about new machines. It's about making the whole proces
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for th
Riverside's Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is gearing up for its annual "Festival of Lights, " a beloved event that transforms downtown Riverside into a winter wonderland. This year, the festival kicks off the weekend before Thanksgiving, marking a shift from its previous start date. The celebration will f
Riverside Theatre has long been a hub for holiday cheer on the Treasure Coast. For many years, the Festival of Trees/Winterfest marked the start of the festive season. This event brought together families, artists, and community members to celebrate the holidays in style. The festival was a feast f
Riverside forests are super important for keeping streams healthy. Yet, scientists are still figuring out how these forests help tiny tropical streams bounce back from damage. The focus was on 15 different areas in southeastern Brazil. These areas were grouped based on how old their forests are. The
