Joe LaFurgey
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San Antonio, TX, United States
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Consumers Energy launches pilot program to bury rural lines
For years, many have asked why Consumers Energy doesn’t simply bury power lines to protect them from wind, snow and ice. Now, the utility is considering it. → Read More
Mourning Paw Paw firefighters uphold tradition of service
It has been a difficult week for the department and community. The calls for help haven’t stopped. → Read More
EMS medics rush into Ionia house fire to save 85-year-old woman
A pair of EMS Ambulance medics went above and beyond to save a patient from a fire Thursday night. → Read More
West Michigan prepares for possible power outages
Concerned that a winter storm could knock out power, people in the Hastings area were at the hardware store early to make sure they had what they needed to wait out the weather. → Read More
‘How many more?’: Michigan Capitol demonstration calls for stronger gun laws
A student-led sit-in protest was held at the Michigan Capitol Monday, the second since the deadly shooting on Michigan State University’s campus. → Read More
Grand Rapids’ Southeast Side could soon get dog park
Dog lovers living south of Fulton Street and east of Division Avenue, including those in the heavily populated 3rd Ward, have to travel elsewhere in the city for their dog’s playtime. → Read More
Grand Action will develop site around planned amphitheater
Plans for a 12,000-seat amphitheater near downtown Grand Rapids continue to move forward, with the Kent County-Grand Rapids Convention/Arena Authority and Grand Action 2.0 on Friday agreeing how to develop the area around it. → Read More
Local suppliers on display at Grand Rapids auto show
It would be tough to find a new vehicle on the floor of the Michigan International Auto Show that doesn’t have a Michigan-made component. → Read More
GR neighborhood group hands out gun trigger locks
The locks were made available for free to residents through the City of Grand Rapids Neighborhood Collaborative. → Read More
Zeeland may consider Sunday liquor sales
Recently, a liquor store owner brought the calendar to the attention of Zeeland city council members: Christmas and News Years Eves are on Sundays in 2023. → Read More
Retirement community offers dying veteran a place to stay
A dying veteran in need of hospice care will be closer to home. → Read More
Dispatchers adapt during widespread 911 outage
Several 911 dispatch centers were hit with the outage, including the ones for Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Newaygo counties and the city of Grand Rapids. → Read More
Divisive Ottawa Co. commission met with applause, criticism
Residents questioned the transparency of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners during its meeting on Tuesday, its first since it approved a shakeup that including ousting board-appointed leaders. → Read More
‘Heart-wrenching’: Taxidermist under investigation for not returning pets
If you are a pet owner, you get it: Many don’t want to let go after losing a pet. → Read More
Local Catholics celebrate Mass in honor of Pope Benedict
Catholics from around the world and right here in West Michigan honored the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Thursday. → Read More
First responders ask you to give them a break during snowstorm
With heavy winter weather moving in, the best advice from the experts is stay off the roads. → Read More
Winter weather can increase dangers in the home
Whether your furnace goes out or you just need to bring in some extra heat, you need to be cautious when using a space heater. → Read More
Corewell designated Pathogen Treatment Center
Corewell Health is being federally recognized as a Regional Emerging Pathogen Treatment Center. → Read More
Grant for GR health institute will address inequities in Black community
A total of $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds will go to create better health in Grand Rapids’ African American community. → Read More
Inflation, supply chain impacting local fire departments
With a ladder that reaches 100 feet in the air and a pump that can put 2,000 gallons of water on a fire every minute, the Grand Rapids Fire Department has added $ 1.7 million of life saving equipment to its firefighting and rescue arsenal. → Read More