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Saturday, August 10th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bells rang at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gerald R. Ford's presidency. WOOD TV
- ➤ Woodland Mall is hosting the fifth annual Black-Owned Business Showcase on Saturday, featuring around 20 local businesses, to support and provide exposure to Black entrepreneurs in West Michigan. WOOD TV
- ➤ Michigan State Police emphasize the effectiveness of the 'zipper merge' technique to ease traffic congestion during construction season, amidst varying driver opinions and reported road rage incidents. FOX 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A witness observed two cars collide, leading to a fiery crash that injured six near the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, with an ongoing investigation into fault. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids unveiled a new exhibit titled 'Ford at 50: Decisions That Defined a Presidency,' marking 50 years since Ford's presidency began. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A family in West Michigan purchased an SUV for $17,000, later discovering it required $13,000 in repairs due to undisclosed prior damage. WOOD TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids' new 20-year master plan aims to address city inequities and promote inclusive development, with public review set for post-August 14 release. WOOD TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids is rebranding its Cherry Street taproom to Vivant Brewery + Spirits and celebrating with a Cocktails on the Coast event on Aug. 10. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Michigan Whitecaps will celebrate Negro League Appreciation Night, honoring the Grand Rapids Black Sox and other teams that overcame racial barriers in baseball. WOOD TV
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