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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marge’s Donut Den celebrated 50 years on 28th Street in Wyoming on Sunday when family and longtime customers joined a four-hour party at Abundant Life Church. The bakery made over 600 donuts for the event and donated the leftovers while Marge thanked her supporters and recalled her work on water wells in Nigeria. WOOD TV
- ➤ The ninth annual Mike Sadler legacy celebration took place Sunday at Atwater Brewery in Grand Rapids to honor the former MSU punter who died in a car crash in 2016 at 24. Organizers said the event raised money to support youth programs that have helped more than 6,400 students and hope to help 2,000 more soon — a tribute that means a great deal to his family. WOOD TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 15-year-old was charged on July 17 in connection to a Grand Rapids shooting—one that left another teen dead in June—and prosecutors have not provided further details. WOOD TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) received a $2.1 million federal grant from the EPA on July 15 to fight invasive sea lampreys in the Grand River by planning new control methods and a barrier to protect native fish and the multi-billion-dollar Great Lakes fishery. The grant will pay for projects (like building the barrier) that will help reduce the lamprey threat and support native fish recovery. MLive
- ➤ Lowell Light and Power will install a solar canopy at Stoney Lakeside Park to lower electricity bills for low-income customers—reducing bills by about 20%. The state-funded project will supply enough energy for about 50 homes as a trial run for the MI Solar for All program and will be operational in late April or early May. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frank McKay was a powerful political broker who built his influence in Grand Rapids through early business ventures and support from the local immigrant community. His controversial legacy—marked by repeated criminal charges and debates over his methods—is explored in the first part of a three-part series. WOOD TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crews closed a section of Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids on July 17 as they installed a sky bridge connecting Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital & the new children’s hospital across the street. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
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REDFERRIN Live in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Elevation — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the electrifying sounds of Warner Music Nashville’s rising star Redferrin and his unique blend of country and hip-hop.
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Coconut Telegraph: A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
7 PM – 1 AM — Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm — Ticket price not listed — Experience the festive vibes of a Jimmy Buffett concert replicated in a tribute performance.
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Low Down Revival
7-11 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Tickets from $12.25 — Enjoy a lively night of bluegrass and southern rock with the Chattanooga band Low Down Revival.
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LOCASH Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket information not provided — Experience the iconic country music duo as they launch their new record label and perform popular hits.
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Organ Fairchild Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — The Philmore South — Tickets available now — Experience the fast-rising NY band Organ Fairchild making waves in the music scene.
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T-Rex Fest Featuring The Fever Haze
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant concert by The Fever Haze with their engaging music and lyrics.
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Ghost Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Van Andel Arena — Tickets vary by demand — Experience Ghost's electrifying live tour performance in Grand Rapids.
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Meet the Machines
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Free entry — Get up close with emergency and construction vehicles before enjoying local bites from Market Hall vendors.
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Dude Perfect Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting stunts and comedy from the popular entertainment group Dude Perfect.
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Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival
8:00 p.m. — Calder Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Latin America with music, food, and art at this joyful three-day festival.
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