winter

The locks close each year for 10 weeks for cleaning and repairs. This year they had to keep it open just a few hours later, so one last freighter could squeeze through.

Grand Rapids is only at around a quarter of the normal snowfall for the winter with Kalamazoo and Muskegon only at a third. But even the U.P. is below average.

Organizers waited as long as they could before canceling the event this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

If you're looking for some winter fun, you can still head out to the Cannonsburg Ski Area. Although dress warm, COVID-19 restrictions mean you'll be outside the entire time.

So it's been a bit up in the air this year, when will Rosa Parks Circle transform into the ice skating rink downtown?
If you've been around the downtown area recently, you've noticed they're definitely getting the ice rink ready for use...

No, it's not that the tree or bench is cold. The scarves are actually for people in need of some extra winter warmth.

Yes, you are reading that right. It was 37 degrees colder in our state than it was in the continent that covers the bottom of our planet.

Both Punxsutawney Phil and Michigan's own Woody the Woodchuck made favorable predictions.

See the full list of vendors scheduled to be at the market.

The locations include ice castles, ice slides, ice tunnels and more.

Steepletown's snow removal services are supported through Kent County Senior Millage funding. Seniors pay a cost-share amount based on household income. The cost share can be as low as zero dollars.

Don't forget the five rules of outhouse racing.