Grand Rapids Living

Kent County Honor Guard remains a steady presence at veterans' last goodbye

2012-05-27T11:57:02Z

Some services memorialize well-known community members, funerals attended by hundreds. But on occasion at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, the Honor Guard might be the only presence aside from the home's chaplain.

Rituals of remembrance celebrate life, heal the soul

2012-05-27T11:50:36Z

In practicing our rituals of remembrance, we not only celebrate the life that still lives in our hearts, we can share its legacy.

Stan Harrison: On Memorial Day, decorate grave appropriately, respectfully

2012-05-27T11:00:00Z

Stan HarrisonFeatured FlashbacksWhat to do when your grill won't light.Fly the flag proudly on Memorial Day.Canning on the grill? Yes you can!See Stan's home-improvement videos.One of Stan's favorite columns:Our family has always been attracted to cemeteries. I remember riding bicycles...

Grand Rapids man competes in American Ninja Warrior on G4 (video)

2012-05-26T21:15:54Z

Grand Rapids competes in ultimate obstacle course.

Young scouts honor veterans for first time at Holland cemetery

2012-05-26T16:41:28Z

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After Grandville girl falls in love with a horse, grownups make her dream come true

2012-05-26T14:00:54Z

When she was a little girl, Kinsey would talk to Storm as though he were another child. Sometimes, she'd bring books, and she would read to the horse, showing it pictures as she turned the pages.

Check out 20 don't-miss West Michigan prom moments and vote for best-dressed prom

2012-05-26T11:30:57Z

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Memorial Day weekend forecast: Surging humidity, temps into the 90s

2012-05-26T11:11:18Z

Check out the weather for Memorial Day weekend 2012.

Family remembers GVSU grad who died on U.S. 131 for independent spirit, caring for others

2012-05-26T00:25:21Z

Police found Kurt May early Friday along the side of U.S. 131.

Boaters enjoy Lake Michigan before expected stormy weather

2012-05-25T22:08:32Z

Boaters took advantage of sunny weather on Lake Michigan Friday before thunderstorms are expected to hit Saturday and Sunday.

Let's capture Michigan's creativity and share it through Instagram; how you can help

2012-05-25T15:26:22Z

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- It all started during our spring break stay-cation with a quick snapshot of dandelions wilting in jars in the kitchen. My daughters had picked these lovely weeds and I wanted to document their efforts, so...

Gene discovery raises hope for male contraceptive

2012-05-25T13:16:27Z

Scottish researchers make the breakthrough while investigating the causes of male infertility.

How fishing helps Michigan veterans deal with emotional scars of war

2012-05-25T13:15:27Z

“This is my way of saying thank you,” said Tim May, the retired school teacher from Battle Creek who organized the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing float this day.

Do you want to be kept on life support? West Michigan hospitals developing system to help patients plan health care wishes

2012-05-25T11:03:00Z

They are working to make advance care plans an integral part of patients' health care in West Michigan.

Forecast: Near record heat builds in for Memorial Day weekend

2012-05-25T10:35:04Z

Check out your holiday weekend forecast.

Fennville seniors pay tribute to fallen classmate Wes Leonard, find 'closure' from tragedy at graduation ceremony

2012-05-25T10:00:20Z

Joyful ceremony marked by sobering reminder of the student and friend to many of the graduating seniors who was not there on Thursday.

See Hudsonville seniors enjoy finale to high school careers at graduation ceremony

2012-05-25T05:07:25Z

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East Kentwood graduation ceremony packs families, friends into football stadium

2012-05-25T05:03:24Z

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Stop the War on Women Rally aims to prevent laws 'that would take us back to 1950'

2012-05-25T00:03:42Z

Karen Dunnam proudly carried a Superwoman mug as she walked around Rosa Parks Circle on Thursday night in a dress similar to those worn during the fight for women’s suffrage during a rally asking the government to "stop the war on women."

New Michigan Catch & Cook program allows anglers on charter boats to have fish cooked at restaurants

2012-05-24T20:13:55Z

Keep in mind this isn't your grandma's house where you drop off your mess of bluegills and come back later for a fish fry.

Family fee: Airlines reportedly charging fliers more to sit with kin, friends

2012-05-24T19:47:16Z

Some airlines will charge more for priority seating, according to media reports.