From 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 8:45-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at New Hope GMC, 7296 9 Mile Road, Mecosta. Noah’s Nook is for ...

Detroit News golf writer Tony Paul takes a look back at the highs and lows and the biggest stories of golf in Michigan in 2025, and looks ahead to 2026.

Bear River Valley Recreation Area might be one of Michigan’s most underrated outdoor spaces. This 36-acre park features a whitewater rapids course for kayakers, but you don’t need expensive equipment ...

As Dry January pushes people to drink less, two new West Michigan bars are offering a spot for people to hang out without the pressures of drinking alcohol.

BIG RAPIDS — The city of Big Rapids is advancing the Sandy Acres development, which will introduce 54 new single-family homes to the east side of the city. The approximately $18 million project ...

Whether you’re eager to learn how to paint, knit or rock climb, there are tons of businesses in the city offering a chance to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Several big shows are set to come to Grand Rapids in 2026. A major new venue, the Acrisure Amphitheater, is set to open in downtown Grand Rapids in May. More than a dozen ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Christkindl Markt at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is preparing for its first-ever Krampus Bash on Friday, Dec. 19. The third annual Christkindl Markt runs through Tuesday, ...

PETOSKEY, BIG RAPIDS — The Michigan State Housing Development Authority awarded more than $16.3 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to support the creation and preservation of more ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — In a cramped Pizza Ranch back room with barely enough space for about two dozen people, U ...

Every city has its own rhythm after dark. Places where strangers orbit, conversations overlap, and self-awareness softens under dim light. I’ve learned a lot by exploring alone and watching what ...