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Experience the Magic of Grand Rapids’ 46th Applebutter Fest
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The Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest is preparing for its 46th year, with forty-five bushels of apples being peeled and prepped for the event. The festival brings in more than 40,000 people to Grand Rapids, making it one of the biggest events held in the area. The process of making apple butter takes five to six hours and while much of it is…
Protolab: Marquette’s Game-Changing Innovation for Small Businesses
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Innovate Marquette has opened a new protolab, funded by a $700,000 Rural Innovation Stronger Economy…
Ann Arbor’s $2M Loss from 2023 Storms & Power Outages
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Major storms leading to prolonged power outages between February and July cost Ann Arbor city $1.9…
Exciting Disney on Ice Show Hits Van Andel Arena Feb 1-4
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The Disney on Ice show, "Mickey’s Search Party," will be performed at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from February 1-4. Public ticket sales begin on October 10, but Disney on Ice Preferred Customers can already purchase advance tickets. The show features Mickey Mouse and friends following Captain Hook’s treasure map to…
U.P. Comedy Festival Makes Hilarious Return to Marquette, Year 2
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The "Stand U.P. Comedy Festival" is set to return to Marquette, Michigan at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. and…
Discover Rare Finds at Ann Arbor’s 43rd Antiquarian Book Fair
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The 43rd annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair in Michigan drew booksellers from around the country. The…
Experience the Thrills: 2023 Season of The Haunt Now Open
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The Haunt, a popular haunted attraction in West Michigan for over 20 years, has a new storyline for visitors this year. Special events include a children-friendly event on October 29 with trick or treating, face painting, and a costume contest, as well as "black out" nights on November 3 and 4 where visitors navigate the haunted house…
SCROC Honors Recovery Month: Celebrating Sobriety Success
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The Superior Connections Recovery Community Organization held a recovery event in Marquette, Michigan,…
Unearth Wonders in U-M Natural History Museum Demos
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The U-M Museum of Natural History has family-oriented discovery demos every Saturday and Sunday,…
East Grand Rapids Advances Towards Leaf Blower Ban: Key Steps Uncovered
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City commissioners in East Grand Rapids, Michigan are considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers due to environmental concerns. Before making any decisions, they are seeking input from community members, particularly regarding the banning of 2-cycle and 4-cycle leaf blowers. While some residents are unhappy with the potential…