Sam Landstra

OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — If you dig deep into the history of Wabasis Lake Park, you'll find a tale of treachery and buried treasure.

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A steady stream of homeowners, schools, businesses and municipalities have enrolled in the Kent County Safety Network, which officially launched last week.

SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Sandy Hoyt is still finding her possessions, thought to be lost and scattered across fields and counties by the Union City tornado.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A crowd that would rival that of a Grand Rapids Griffins game will pack the Van Andel Arena on Tuesday for not a sports team or a singer, but an author.

A watch party for Team USA's first match of the World Cup will be held at Midwest United FC on Friday, and all are welcome to attend the free event.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At SpeakEZ Lounge in Grand Rapids, the soccer matches do not simply play on the televisions, they're surrounded by a culture that loves the beautiful game.

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A resurgence in the popularity of physical media — a nostalgia-fueled trend that's pushed back against the intangible giants of the streaming world — has been beneficial for two stores in Kent County.

WYOMING, Mich. — At Marge's Donut Den, there are freshly-made apple fritters at the front of the store and, in a back room, discussions on how to keep the Civil War fresh in the minds of Americans.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A cup of conversation can be had at the Democracy Cafe.

At Marge's Donut Den in Wyoming, a group of women who are members of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War meet monthly to preserve the memory of Am