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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flanagan's Irish Pub, a popular spot in Grand Rapids, closed temporarily on June 13 (management has not set a reopening date). WOOD TV
- ➤ Buell Motorcycles revived its iconic brand 40 years later and is ramping up production in Cascade Township with plans to introduce two new models that will create 50 jobs in the next six months and 50 more over three years. The company received a $972,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support an $18.5M expansion and will begin full production this fall (Buell CEO Bill Melvin said the relaunch will attract younger consumers and boost the local supply chain). FOX 17
- ➤ Justin Sean, a biracial Black and Mexican father, began building his own tattoo gun at 16 and now runs three businesses in Muskegon County that include a tattoo shop, a mushroom farm, and Herbal Utopia. He reinvested early profits from tattooing to build generational wealth for his three teenage daughters and to support local entrepreneurial ventures. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found behind York Creek Apartments on June 15 — authorities have not released further details. WOOD TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Camping season is underway as Hoffmaster State Park supervisor Justin Givens said prices will rise by $5 to $10 per night starting August 1—reservations open up to six months in advance while campers are advised to bring firewood, pack food, and prepare early to secure a site. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carlota Ciganda clinched the Meijer LPGA Championship at Blythefield Country Club as she birdied three of her final four holes to finish at negative 16 for the weekend. The Spanish golfer—winning her first tour title since 2016—celebrated the victory in West Michigan and said she will return for upcoming tournaments. WOOD TV
- ➤ Carlota Ciganda, a 35-year-old Spanish golfer, won the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday at Blythefield County Club by birdieing the final two holes to secure her first LPGA win in over 8½ years — she finished at 16-under 272. Her win ties the record for most LPGA victories by a Spanish player — a precise 4-foot putt on the 18th helped her avoid a playoff. ABC 13
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The Somm Series: Cheese and Wine Pairing
7-9 p.m. — Grand Vin — $75/Person — Experience an educational evening of delightful cheese and wine pairings with expert guidance.
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JB Pump Day – South Grand Rapids
2-4 p.m. — Young Supply Company - South Grand Rapids — Free inspection and oil change — Enjoy complimentary maintenance on vacuum pumps for local contractors.
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Chase Rice Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices TBD — Experience high-energy country music from Chase Rice with his newest hits and fan favorites.
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Billy Corgan Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Intersection — Tickets available — Experience the diverse talents of the iconic Billy Corgan in an intimate live performance.
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GR Lit Fest Book Fair
4-5 p.m. — Speciation Cellars — Free entry — Celebrate local literature with an adult book fair featuring numerous authors and delicious food from a food truck.
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2025 STEM Summer Camp
1-4 p.m. — Amped Virtual Reality — Snack included — Kids explore STEM through fun, hands-on activities and virtual reality experiences.
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Mastering the Poetic Figure or Portrait Workshop
10 AM – 4 PM — Franciscan Life Process Center — $570 — Explore poetic techniques to enhance emotional resonance in your creative works.
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Pepper Concert
8 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets required — Experience the Kona Dub-Rock sound from Hawaii's reggae-rock ambassadors.
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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and energy of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as they perform fan favorites and powerful messages.
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Art of Gardening Class at Fulton Street Market
12-1 p.m. — Fulton Street Market — Free entry — Explore seasonal produce through scavenger hunts and engage with market vendors.
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