Grand Rapids Beer City USA 2013 - the time to vote is now!

Submitted by dvanderkooi on Thursday, May 9th, 9:00 am

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- There is no question 2012 was great year for Grand Rapids and beer.

A record number of breweries opened, including Eastown’s Harmony, Mitten Brewing, and Grand Rapids Brewing Company as well as both Pike 51 and White Flame in Hudsonville, Perrin in Comstock Park and Rockford Brewing Company. Additionally, Grand Rapid’s most successful brewery, Founders, celebrated their 15 year anniversary in style which included the release of their 15% Bolt Cutter Barleywine. But perhaps the defining moment in 2012 was the nomination and securing of the title Beer City USA in a tied vote along with previous year victors Asheville, North Carolina.

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Take Mom to see Elvis and Englebert

Submitted by Juliet Dragos, WZZM 13 Weeknight News Anchor

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 4:14pm

It's Mother's Day weekend and the Rockford American Legion is hosting a special show just for moms on Saturday night. It's Englebert & Elvis together!

Here's the information from Iny at the legion:

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Enjoy art from Alpacas at Michigan Fiber Fiesta May 11

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 2:41pm

Enjoy art from Alpacas at Michigan Fiber Fiesta May 11

GREENVILLE, Mich.—Visitors are encouraged to enjoy food, fun and fiber as the Michigan Fiber Fiesta returns to Greenville May 11.

The event will feature the latest yarns, wools and textiles, as well as a spinning cirle, demonstrations and live animals. More than 30 vendors will attend the Michigan Fiber Fiesta, including:

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Michigan State Police name new community service trooper

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:58pm

Michigan State Police name new community service trooper

ROCKFORD, Mich.—The Rockford area has a new community service trooper.

The Michigan State Police selected Trooper Martin Miller to take over the position. Miller is expected to focus on educating the community on bullying, inappropriate text messages and other emerging trends. He’ll also provide youth mentoring curriculum for schools, evaluate the impact of policing programs on the community, attend community meetings and educate residents on crimes including elder abuse, ID theft and Internet crimes.

Trooper Miller can be reached at (616) 866-4411.

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Ladies Night at Ace Hardware

Submitted by Juliet Dragos, WZZM 13 Weeknight News Anchor

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:14pm

Wednesday, May 8th is Ladies night at the Ace Hardware in Rockford. All women are invited for a special event on grilling. Here's the info from Ace Hardware:

Something for the Ladies!
On Wednesday, May 8th from 5-8 p.m. Rockford Ace Hardware will be hosting a Ladies Night! Meet Honey Creek Inn's Chef Laurel and learn how to GRILL!

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Bicyclist towing child hit by drunk driver

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 7:47am

ROCKFORD, Mich. (WZZM)- Michigan State Police believe a Rockford woman had been drinking and was distracted by her cell phone when she hit two people, including a toddler.

A 37-year-old Rockford man was riding his bike west on Blakely Road, towing the toddler Monday afternoon. That is when the driver struck the bicyclist.

Both victims, the man and the toddler, were taken to a nearby hospital. The three-year-old has since been released.

Troopers arrested the 40-year-old driver. Her 41-year-old passenger is also in custody on unrelated charges.

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Camp Roger swings into spring with new feature

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:00am

Camp Roger swings into spring with new feature

ROCKFORD, Mich.—Camp Roger is swinging into spring with a new feature built by camp volunteers and the Wolverine Building Group.

In honor of the company’s upcoming 75th anniversary, Wolverine Building Group donated labor and materials to build a rope swing at the camp on April 26. The project was part of Wolverine’s inaugural “Take Action Day”.

Camp Roger offers summer camp, an adventure course for school, team and corporate team building, and a Discovery Nature Center that can cater to local schools and homeschooled students. The camp features a zip line, a four-story tree house, and a climbing tower.

For more information on Camp Roger or to register a camper, visit www.camproger.org. For more information on Wolverine Building Group, visit www.wolvgroup.com.