Good morning, Grand Rapids.

RiverTown Crossings in Grandville is hosting First Bell Fest on Saturday, Aug.

15 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for a free family back-to-school event + participants can enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment and giveaways while donating school supplies earns a Hall Pass for a stamp challenge and raffle entry.

Grand Rapids-based Shoulder Innovations plans a $4.9M expansion to build a 15,000 sqft headquarters in Byron Township + create 42 new jobs with support from a $252,000 state grant.

Shoulder Innovations is moving its headquarters from Grand Rapids to Byron Center, investing $4.9M in a new two-story facility that will create at least 42 jobs with state support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Construction dates remain unknown (the project is facilitated by Right Place Inc.).

Caledonia High School has named Jeremy Palmitier, its former assistant athletic director, as interim principal for the 2026-2027 school year plus Peggy McCormick is now assistant principal to ease the change following the departures of Bill Martin and Katie Dorband.

Grand Rapids may switch from Lime to California-based Veo for its electric scooter and bike program this fall, aiming for better safety + lower rider costs as city commissioners prepare to vote later this month while Veo scales its fleet in September.

Ada Township will begin its 10-year parks improvement plan this fall after voters approved a millage funding several projects.

Legacy Park will replace playground mulch with rubberized surfacing, while Ada Park will receive updates plus a new playground, with plans for a community building in coming years.

Pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair tested positive for swine flu while health officials reported no human cases.

Visitors with close contact are advised to monitor symptoms for 10 days (fever, cough, nausea) and seek medical advice if needed.