Luke Laster
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Clinic emphasizes home to help fight substance abuse
A Grand Rapids nonprofit is renovating parts of its treatment center to better serve people working to overcome substance abuse. → Read More
Lowell native invited to join U.S. Paracycling Team
Kate Brim is heading to Canada. After qualifying earlier this summer in the U.S. Paracycling National Championships, she was invited to join the U.S. Paracycling Team. → Read More
Mural, sculpture installed in downtown Muskegon
Two new installations have been added to downtown Muskegon as part of the city’s public art initiative. → Read More
‘Ales for Tails’ raises funds for Harbor Humane Society
Harbor Humane’s “Ales for Tails” fundraiser returns to Holland Thursday evening. → Read More
Forum to focus on trauma, wellness for women
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute is holding a community conversation this week, its third in a series. → Read More
Bronson Healthcare hosting job fairs for clinical assistants
Bronson Healthcare is hosting two job fairs before the end of July, looking to fill multiple clinical assistant positions at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. → Read More
Muskegon Bike Time has vendors, food, shows
The popular Muskegon Bike Time is back for its 16th year. → Read More
What to see at the Grand Rapids Public Museum this summer
With summer exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to fashion, the Grand Rapids Public Museum wants to educate visitors about local and worldwide history. → Read More
‘Legacy’: Annual Ford wreath-laying this week
The annual wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the birthday of President Gerald R. Ford will be held at his grave in Grand Rapids this week. → Read More
MLK Park Party series continues with ‘Paint and Refresh’ event
MLK Park Parties will host its July event this Thursday. → Read More
Boston Square Fair to return for second year
“We host these events to bring community together and to hopefully inspire community involvement,” Victor Williams, president of Boston Square Neighborhood Association, said at the WOOD TV8 Live Desk Tuesday. → Read More
Battle Creek co-op aims to improve local economy, food resources
Sprout BC, a new food cooperative, is coming to Battle Creek. → Read More
Tuesday evening: 13th annual Zeeland Zoom
The races begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday and will feature a 5K race through downtown Zeeland and a Little Zoomers race for children who will be able to run part of the course. → Read More
Free HIV, STI testing at Wellness in the Park events
The Kent County Health Department is offering free testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections at three Wellness in the Park events this week. → Read More
10 years later, Grand Rapids still loves being Beer City, USA
The city of Grand Rapids is celebrating 10 years as Beer City, USA. → Read More
GR program prepares young people for workforce
A Grand Rapids employment academy is hoping to prepare and place young people in the workplace long term. → Read More
Roundtable panelist recalls refugee efforts in Ukraine
In light of World Refugee Day, a Michigan nonprofit held a roundtable this week discussing refugee resettlement in Michigan. → Read More
West Michigan CEO Summit returns in person to Grand Rapids
The West Michigan CEO Summit returned in person to downtown Grand Rapids Tuesday. → Read More
‘Bridge Blast’ returning to Grand Rapids Saturday
Bridge Blast 2022 is heading downtown this Saturday. → Read More
West Michigan gardening icon Rick Vuyst retires
A West Michigan gardening icon has called it a career. → Read More