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Sewage Spill into the Grand River Causes a ‘No Body Contact’ Advisory
Sewage Spill into the Grand River Causes a ‘No Body Contact’ Advisory
Sewage Spill into the Grand River Causes a ‘No Body Contact’ Advisory
The Ottawa County Health Department has issued a No Body Contact Advisory to residents after some sewage spilled into the Grand River. FOX 17 says the sewage spill happened Monday and affects a portion of the river; a mile east of the US-31 bridge over the river and downstream to Lake Michigan...
Beer Yoga is Totally Something That Needs to Come to Grand Rapids
Beer Yoga is Totally Something That Needs to Come to Grand Rapids
Beer Yoga is Totally Something That Needs to Come to Grand Rapids
There are two things I've noticed about Grand Rapids since moving here. A lot of people like to exercise, and they also love to drink beer. It IS Beer City USA, so this makes sense. And now, there's a new fitness craze coming out of Germany, and working it's way across the world. And it needs to come to Grand Rapids. Beer Yoga!
Meijer Brand Frozen Veggies Recalled Due to Listeria
Meijer Brand Frozen Veggies Recalled Due to Listeria
Meijer Brand Frozen Veggies Recalled Due to Listeria
It's time to check those freezers again because Meijer has recalled their frozen veggies due to a possible contamination of listeria. The Detroit Free Press says the recall affects 10 ounce sizes of "organic petite green peas" (use by date November 26, 2017) and "organic sweet corn" (use by date November 21, 2017) Both are the Meijer brand, True Goodness...
Six Common Heart Disease Myths
Six Common Heart Disease Myths
Six Common Heart Disease Myths
Heart disease is often referred to as a "silent killer" because so many people don't realize they're at risk or have cardiovascular health issues. The malady kills about 2,200 Americans every day, making heart disease deadlier than all forms of cancer combined. And yet, there are still so many myths about heart disease floating around.
Michigan Makes 10 Most Miserable States
Michigan Makes 10 Most Miserable States
Michigan Makes 10 Most Miserable States
As we head out into the coldest day of the year, it's not very gratifying to find out the Mitten State has slipped into the top 10 of the most miserable states in the U.S. The annual Gallup-Healthways Well Being Index is out, and Michigan is the ninth most miserable state in the union. At the other end of the spectrum, Alaska is the happiest state.

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