Construction begins on $12.3M conversion of historic Ledyard block into downtown apartments
Built in 1874 out of yellow brick and Ionia sandstone, the Ledyard Block is the second-oldest commercial building still operating in downtown Grand Rapids and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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Politics
Democrats Sanders, AOC rally behind El-Sayed in Grand Rapids ahead of U.S. Senate primary
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) stood behind U.S. Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed at a campaign stop in Grand Rapids Sunday evening, ahead of a significant Aug. 4 primary.
Education
Holland woman, Ferris student takes reins on major Haworth supply chain overhaul
Carla Garcia-Caballero, a Holland native and senior management major at Ferris State University, is helping furniture giant Haworth to rebid its medium-density fiberboard suppliers this summer.
Events
Annual Recovery Fest heading to new location in Holland
Ottawa County’s annual Recovery Fest will return this fall at a new location, bringing together community members to celebrate recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.
LAUP's Fiesta! celebration draws 8,000 attendees despite air-quality, weather challenges
Despite hot temperatures and smoky skies, approximately 8,000 people attended Fiesta! 2026, demonstrating strong community support for one of West Michigan's largest celebrations of Latino culture.
Ottawa County invites local artists to design official 2026 'Recovery Fest' T-shirt
In preparation for National Recovery Month this September, the Recovery Fest Planning Committee has launched a community design contest to highlight the power of mental health and substance use recovery.
