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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fulton Street Market returned Saturday for its 103rd season as the longest running farmers market in West Michigan opened its main season — local vendors and shoppers welcomed a renewed start to community trade. WOOD TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating a single-car crash in Wyoming in the 2200 block of Gezon Parkway that occurred at 10:30 p.m. on May 2—one that left a 77-year-old man from Byron Center dead after a suspected medical event, while his passenger escaped injury. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Leonard’s Syrups, a Detroit family business, bought Wyoming-based Midwest Juice from its retiring founder and kept all six employees. Calder Capital handled the sale that closed April 1— the move fits Leonard’s plan to grow in Michigan's healthcare market. MLive
- ➤ Silva is a new circus-themed restaurant in Grand Rapids that opened in mid-February in a century-old building at 975 Ottawa Ave. NW and offers whimsical decor, live entertainment like magicians and stilt walkers, and five bocce ball courts available for reservation—its menu features unique dishes such as rock star ribs and cobia en papillote. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 30th Michelle Lynn Olszewski removed her three children and her dog from school in Park Township and left Michigan after her rental car and belongings were found at a hotel in Indiana, and authorities have not seen them since May 1st — the sheriff’s office urges anyone with information to come forward. FOX 17
- ➤ A Plymouth-area man, Charles Willis, 22, is accused of using Snapchat to lure a 14-year-old girl from Barry County by paying for her Uber ride to his Northville Township home—he allegedly forced her to hide in his basement for two days before she was found early April 27 and remains held at Wayne County Jail on $1 million bond. WOOD TV
- ➤ Former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr testified on May 2 that he shot Black motorist Patrick Lyoya during an April 4 traffic stop because he feared for his life amid a Taser struggle & his trial will continue on May 5 as prosecutors note differences from his earlier statements. MLive
- ➤ Ottawa County police are searching for Michelle Olszewski, 50, and her three children (ages 14, 10, 8) who were last seen in Indiana on May 1 after she removed them from school on April 30. Investigators working with the Mishawaka Police Department say the woman, traveling with her dog Lambchop (a medium-sized golden brown Shiba Inu), may be unstable due to her history of mental illness. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 96th annual Tulip Time Festival began Friday, May 2 (ends May 11) and features free tulip viewings at Centennial Park along with Dutch dances and foods at Windmill Island Gardens. Local visitors report the flowers are peaking at the perfect time, and organizers expect good weather to keep the blooms bright for up to three weeks. MLive
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Grand Rapids Griffins Playoff Game 2
7:59 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of Round 3 as the Griffins battle for victory at home.
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Amway River Bank Run
Saturday, May 10th — The Chop House Grand Rapids — Registration fees apply — Participate in one of the largest running events in Michigan along the scenic riverbank.
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Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
7:30-11:30 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — $26 per person — Experience a dazzling display of handcrafted Asian lanterns illuminating the zoo while telling the story of wildlife and culture.
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Dizzybird Records 11 Year Anniversary Party
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a decade of dizzybird records with live performances by Heaters, Gringo Star, Hollywood Makeout, and crystal trench.
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Ashley Cooke Concert
7-11 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket information TBA — Experience the heartfelt country music of rising star Ashley Cooke.
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Mother's Day Brunch at Margaux 2025
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Margaux — $65 Adults, $35 Children — Celebrate Mother's Day with a masterfully crafted buffet of French cuisine delights.
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stageGR Presents: 13 the MUSICAL
7-9 p.m. — Matthews Performing Arts Center — PG-13 — Experience a hilarious, coming-of-age musical about fitting in and standing out.
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Kishi Bashi Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Sold out — Experience a night of enchanting music with Kishi Bashi and Oshima Brothers.
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The All American Funk Parade
8:00-11:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticketed event — Experience a lively night of funk with The All American Funk Parade and The Butterscotch Boys.
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John Moreland Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket availability — Experience a night of acoustic storytelling with John Moreland and Ramsey Thornton.
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