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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids offers free Christmas tree disposal at designated parks through January or curbside pickup with a fee. FOX 17
- ➤ The Grand Rapids editor expresses gratitude towards readers for their support in 2024, enabling high-quality journalism that covered significant events and developments across various topics. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 35-year-old man from Howard City died in a vehicle accident after his car struck a tree off U.S. 131 near Grand Rapids on January 3. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old man was arrested in Grand Rapids after fleeing police twice, causing a vehicle crash, with two teenagers in the car also implicated. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority secures a $20 million no-bid contract with ASM Global for extended venue management, including future facilities, ensuring operational consistency and investment in local venues. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Plant Powered Challenge by Corewell Health, running from Jan. 6 to Feb. 5, offers a free 30-day program with classes, resources, and recipes to promote health through plant-based eating. ABC 13
- ➤ A Florida-based medical lab agrees to pay over $4 million to settle allegations of billing Medicare for unnecessary urine and hormone tests. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
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Board Game Meetup Night
A weekly gathering for board game enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of games, snacks, and good conversation at Grand Coney.
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Shelby Lentz Acoustic Performance at The Holiday Bar
Acclaimed singer Shelby Lentz will perform an acoustic show at The Holiday Bar, showcasing her powerful vocal talents.
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Midwest Skies! Featuring Jenn's Apartment
Midwest Skies! will perform live at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids.
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Trivia Night at Brann's Steakhouse in Holland
Join Brann's Steakhouse for Trivia Tuesdays, where guests can enjoy an evening of fun and competition in a welcoming dining environment.
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The Somm Series Volume XVIII: Curds & Corks
This event features a 5-course cheese and wine pairing experience led by experts Evan Talen and Tom at Grand Vin.
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The 39 Steps Theatre Performance
A theatrical presentation of 'The 39 Steps' at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, featuring unique ticketing that supports charitable causes.
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Kyle Joe Live at The Stray
Kyle Joe will perform live at The Stray in Grand Rapids, featuring a night of music and entertainment.
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Micah Tyler Concert
Micah Tyler will perform live at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, showcasing his music from 6:00 PM.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The Onyx Storm release party will feature themed activities and giveaways at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids.
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Latina Connect: Prioritizing Self-Care for Latina Entrepreneurs
This event offers guidance on self-care strategies for Latina business owners through discussions, workshops, and community connection.
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