Matt Witkos

FROSTY BOY serves taste of summer in Grand Rapids Memorial Day weekend is considered to be the unofficial start to summer. If you were to ask anyone in line at Frosty Boy in Grand Rapids, they would consider March 18 to be that day.

Who all went out to Frosty Boy on opening day ?? #GrandRapids #icecream Whats your pick for a tasty treat ?

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How many #journalists are on here ? #News

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Hamtramck taxpayers funded city leaders' flights, meals, hotels for Trump inauguration Four Hamtramck city officials, including Mayor Amer Ghalib, who campaigned for Republican Donald Trump last fall, used $9,662 in taxpayer funds to travel to Washington, D.C., for Trump's second presidential inauguration, according to financial records…

Four Hamtramck city officials, including Mayor Amer Ghalib, who campaigned for Republican Donald Trump last fall, used $9,662 in taxpayer funds to travel to Washington, D.C., for Trump's second presidential inauguration, according to financial records… #Hamtramck #TrumpInauguration #TaxpayerDollars

A NEW CHAPTER for local bookstores with sprayed edges on books "You can't just get an e-book with sprayed edges. It's convenient. You can download it immediately, but to get the special edition, you have to come into the store to get them."

Each page alone isn't unique, but together, it reveals a design that adds to the story. 
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The county also agrees to accept his resignation dated, effective February 22, 2024. It also includes a release of all claims by him against the county.

John Gibbs potential settlement - $190,000 total, with two other essential terms, well, three.
Ottawa County agrees to rescind his termination of employment dated February 29, 2024, and remove any reference to the termination from his employment file.

YouTube video by miOttawa January 28, 2025, Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Meeting

IN ALL OF MY YEARS COVERING LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THIS IS A FIRST - THE COUNTY WILL DISCUSS A SETTLEMENT IN AN OPEN MEETING. IT WILL START HERE SOON. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0Jo...

Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won't run Lansing — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of Traverse City is considering a bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, two sources familiar with his thinking said Tuesday, after U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township,…

Lansing — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of Traverse City is considering a bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, two sources familiar with his thinking said Tuesday, after U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, abruptly… #Buttigieg #MichiganPolitics #USSenate

Charges announced for final victim in Grand Rapids 2023 triple homicide A man killed during an attempted arrest in 2024 is now tied to one of Grand Rapids' highest profile murders of 2023. Samuel Sterling is among 5 suspects in the death of Darryl Yaber.

GRPD has been working this case for over a year. #GrandRapids www.fox17online.com/news/local-n...

Even this Packers fan is all in on the Honolulu Blue! #OnePride

ArtPrize 2024 brings in more than $71M in net economic impact “ArtPrize is literally our bread and butter, and we wouldn't be able to do anything without it. So we hope it continues."

WOOOOOOOOW $$$ More than $71 million was brought in because of ArtPrize. The number is way higher compared to last year. #GrandRapids

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Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand sits down 1-on-1 with FOX 17 One of the top issues that Mayor David LaGrand plans to address during his time in office is the need for more housing.

1-ON-1 with #GrandRapids newest Mayor David LaGrand. www.fox17online.com/news/local-n...

“I’m not interested in rebuilding Team COVID and Team Fauci here in Ottawa County. And it's really important who we are choosing in these leadership goals.”
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Don't run - SPRINT to Dunham's! @Lions #OnePride #TrophyCollection FYI the one near me in GR didn't have the black hat. They only had one rack with these shirts.

a man in a blue shirt is kneeling down in a locker room with the words kneecaps written on the bottom . ALT: a man in a blue shirt is kneeling down in a locker room with the words kneecaps written on the bottom .

#1 "I'll see you in two weeks." Dan Campbell. @detroitlions.bsky.social

I swear Anzalone is making a difference. #Lions #OnePride @detroitlions.bsky.social

I'm not often critical of the announcers of the @detroitlions.bsky.social game. I would argue they seem to be very pro-Vikings.

Tonight my prediction is @detroitlions.bsky.social will set a NFL record for viewers. #OnePride

Kevin Graves Found: Remains near Electric Forest site confirmed as missing festival-goer MSP confirmed Thursday that the human remains discovered this week in Rothbury, near the area where the annual Electric Forest unfolds, have been positively identified as Kevin Graves.

AN UPDATE TO A STORY THAT WE HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ALL WEEK. #ElectricForest
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Commissioner Josh Brugger has won the vice chair position. The Ottawa Impact commissioners voted for Moss.

Commissioner John Teeples was elected to chairperson. 4 Ottawa Impact commissioners voted for Commissioner Joe Moss, who served in the role for last 2 years.

Two years there was an overhaul at Ottawa County by the Board of Commissioners by an Ottawa Impact majority. Today, that majority no longer exists. #OttawaCounty

MSP investigating human remains discovered near Rothbury State troopers are investigating after they say human remains were discovered near Rothbury on Monday.

Human remains were found near where Electric Forest happens. #ElectricForest #Michigan
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A Greener Grand Rapids: 10,000 trees planted in 10 years Friends of Grand Rapids Parks hit a major milestone this year by planting 10,000 trees around the city.

GRAND RAPIDS getting a little bit greener over the past 10 years thanks to some amazing volunteers. #GRANDRAPIDS #MICHIGAN www.fox17online.com/news/local-n...

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Read more about the legacy he leaves behind.

President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100.
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The little snowblower that could. #GrandRapids #Michigan

'We're all in this together': GRPD police chief thanks community for helping bring crime stats down Chief Eric Winstrom explains that the number of homicides and auto-theft cases are trending downwards.

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Niyo: Lions' loss to Bills proves painful, as injuries continue to stack up The Lions’ uniforms matched the mood Sunday evening inside Ford Field: Black.

The Lions’ uniforms matched the mood Sunday evening inside Ford Field: Black. And that’ll continue to be Dan Campbell’s biggest challenge in the days and weeks ahead. Because the Lions didn’t just lose a game against the Buffalo Bills.

Skipper TD!!!!!!!!! LETS GO!!!!!