Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The Woodland Mall in Kentwood is inaugurating the holiday season with Santa's visit, a parade, choir concerts, and other festive events starting this weekend until Christmas Eve.
Feeding America West Michigan has opened a new headquarters in Kentwood to better distribute 37.5 million meals annually across a 40-county area, addressing the rising food insecurity.
The Michigan Made Market in Grand Rapids will feature over 60 artists selling handmade goods, offering a family-friendly environment for holiday shopping.
Corewell Health partners with Bish & Bash to sell handcrafted ornaments, with all proceeds benefiting Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to fulfill the holiday wish lists of hospitalized children.
🚧 Accidents
First responders were summoned to Kent County Jail due to a person found unresponsive, who was then taken to the hospital for life-saving measures.
🚨 Crime
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Melvin House faces charges including a safe storage violation after a 15-year-old accidentally shot themselves, with potential for up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
The Grand Rapids Police Department requests public assistance in the investigation of Malik Moore's murder in September, emphasizing the potential for unnoticed witnesses.
📰 Economy
American Freight is closing its stores in West Michigan following its parent company Franchise Group, Inc.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing due to economic challenges.
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Say Anything Concert Featuring Angel Du$t and Social Animals
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Divine Service on the 26th Sunday after Pentecost at Messiah Lutheran Church
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Serita's Black Rose Live Performance
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November Open Studio: Explore Your Creativity
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Sacred Space Open Discussion on Mindfulness and Energy Balancing
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Local Natives Perform Live in Grand Rapids
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In The Valley Below Featuring Christine Mattson and Crystal Trench
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Divine Service on the Last Sunday of the Church Year at Messiah Lutheran Church
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Trivia Night at Brann's Steakhouse in Grandville
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