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      <title>Officials Warn Michigan Experiencing Uptick In Property Fraud</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:53:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Allegan County Sheriff's office warns of an increase in property fraud in Michigan and across the country <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/property-fraud-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Allegan County Sheriff&apos;s office warns of an increase in property fraud in Michigan and across the country <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/property-fraud-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here Are All of the Places Bigfoot Has Reportedly Been Spotted in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:02:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have there been Bigfoot sightings in West Michigan? Turns out, yes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/here-are-all-of-the-places-bigfoot-has-reportedly-been-spotted-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have there been Bigfoot sightings in West Michigan? Turns out, yes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/here-are-all-of-the-places-bigfoot-has-reportedly-been-spotted-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan's Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Target Kalamazoo Dead On</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:06:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You might have to wait a while for the next solar eclipse in Michigan, but it'll be worth it in southwest Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-michigan-total-solar-eclipse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You might have to wait a while for the next solar eclipse in Michigan, but it&apos;ll be worth it in southwest Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/kalamazoo-michigan-total-solar-eclipse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite efforts to save the historic William Neller Building, demolition is now inevitable, leaving many disappointed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/william-neller-building-demolition/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite efforts to save the historic William Neller Building, demolition is now inevitable, leaving many disappointed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/william-neller-building-demolition/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This Michigan City Is Home To The State's Largest Indoor Ropes Co</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:40:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is perfect for a team night out, family fun night, or date night as there is an arcade, ropes course, drinks, and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/michigan-largest-indoor-ropes-course/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is perfect for a team night out, family fun night, or date night as there is an arcade, ropes course, drinks, and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1161/p/michigan-largest-indoor-ropes-course/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Da'Jzon Hughes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bats Tested in West Michigan – Two Positive For Rabies</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:39:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Each year the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services tests a variety of animals for rabies and has already found that two bats tested positive. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bats-tested-in-west-michigan-with-two-having-rabies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Each year the Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services tests a variety of animals for rabies and has already found that two bats tested positive. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bats-tested-in-west-michigan-with-two-having-rabies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>City Of Holland Launches Diaper Drive To Support Families in Need</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:37:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The City of Holland is asking for your help this month with a massive diaper drive so they can give back to parents in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/city-of-holland-launches-diaper-drive-to-support-families-in-need/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The City of Holland is asking for your help this month with a massive diaper drive so they can give back to parents in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/city-of-holland-launches-diaper-drive-to-support-families-in-need/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Allegan Locals Brace For Construction Of City's First Roundabout</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Major delays and detours are expected in Allegan as the major intersection of M-89 and M-40 will close for construction of the city's first roundabout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-construction-new-roundabout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Major delays and detours are expected in Allegan as the major intersection of M-89 and M-40 will close for construction of the city&apos;s first roundabout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-construction-new-roundabout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:29:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people were doing some adult activities in the Allegan State Game Area and left the receipts. Some folks are not happy while others have lots of fun things to say. <a href="https://wgrd.com/are-people-getting-naughty-in-allegan-state-game-area/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some people were&#xA0;doing some adult activities in the Allegan State Game Area and left the receipts. Some folks are not happy while others have lots of fun things to say. <a href="https://wgrd.com/are-people-getting-naughty-in-allegan-state-game-area/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Here's When Your Favorite Ice Cream Stands Open in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan locals welcome a taste of summer as their favorite local drive-ins and ice cream stands open for the season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/ice-cream-open-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan locals welcome a taste of summer as their favorite local drive-ins and ice cream stands open for the season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/ice-cream-open-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:38:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the sun out and temps over 70, it might be hard to believe -  but a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/winter-weather-advisory-feb-28-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the sun out and temps over 70, it might be hard to believe -  but a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/winter-weather-advisory-feb-28-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan Horses Test Positive for Highly Contagious Disease</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:52:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The horses will be fine, but they could easily have spread it to other horses around them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/west-michigan-strangles/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The horses will be fine, but they could easily have spread it to other horses around them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/west-michigan-strangles/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>No Nelly! Fans in Bay City, MI Shorted Due To Scheduling Snafu</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rapper Nelly has once again double booked his shows in Michigan months after no-showing at the Allegan County Fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-nelly-bay-city-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rapper Nelly has once again double booked his shows in Michigan months after no-showing at the Allegan County Fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-nelly-bay-city-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michiganders Who Despise Roundabouts Are In For A Rude Awakening</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-roundabout-interchange/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders who are strongly opposed to roundabouts and Michigan Lefts will soon have another interchange to navigate, diverging diamonds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-roundabout-interchange/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders who are strongly opposed to roundabouts and Michigan Lefts will soon have another interchange to navigate, diverging diamonds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-roundabout-interchange/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan's Last Execution: Historical Shift From Death to Life</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-last-execution/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:01:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the historic decision that made Michigan the first English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-last-execution/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the historic decision that made Michigan the first English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigans-last-execution/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Clow]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Empty For Years, Here's What Bubba's in Allegan Looks Like Now</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/bubbas-sports-bar-allegan-michigan-for-sale/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:26:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After it's sudden closure in 2021, Bubba's Sports Bar in downtown Allegan, Michigan hits the market for a $125,000 asking price. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/bubbas-sports-bar-allegan-michigan-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After it&apos;s sudden closure in 2021, Bubba&apos;s Sports Bar in downtown Allegan, Michigan hits the market for a $125,000 asking price. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/bubbas-sports-bar-allegan-michigan-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan's Best Steakhouse Isn't Where You Think</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-best-steakhouse/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:54:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I could have sworn it'd be in Detroit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-best-steakhouse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I could have sworn it&apos;d be in Detroit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-best-steakhouse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Is Home to Michigan's Largest New Year's Ball Drop</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-michigan-new-years-ball-drop/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Downtown Allegan announces plans for its annual New Year's Eve ball drop, the largest in the state of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-michigan-new-years-ball-drop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Downtown Allegan announces plans for its annual New Year&apos;s Eve ball drop, the largest in the state of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-michigan-new-years-ball-drop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Years Ago, MI Baby Weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. Born @ 10 on 11/12/13</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/8-9-10-11-12-13-allegan-baby/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:15:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nicholas Wittle, who is now 10 years old. He was born at Borgess Medical Center weighing in at 8 lbs. 9 oz. when his mother gave birth to him at 10 am on November 12, 2013. So for those of you keeping score at home, that’s 8, 9,10,11,12,13 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/8-9-10-11-12-13-allegan-baby/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nicholas Wittle, who is now 10 years old. He was born at Borgess Medical Center weighing in at 8 lbs. 9 oz. when his mother gave birth to him at 10 am on November 12, 2013. So for those of you keeping score at home, that&#x2019;s 8, 9,10,11,12,13 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/8-9-10-11-12-13-allegan-baby/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Frankhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Enjoy Peak Fall Colors With These 3 Helicopter Tours of West MI</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/book-fall-helicopter-tour-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:05:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With fall foliage colors to peak within the coming weeks, here are several helicopter tours you can book for the best viewing in West Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/book-fall-helicopter-tour-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With fall foliage colors to peak within the coming weeks, here are several helicopter tours you can book for the best viewing in West Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/book-fall-helicopter-tour-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Allegan Residents Quick To Point Out Spelling Error on Road Sign</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-school-sign-fail-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:13:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Allegan, Michigan residents poke fun at a misspelled SCHOOL ZONE sign near West Ward elementary school.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-school-sign-fail-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Allegan, Michigan residents poke fun at a misspelled SCHOOL ZONE sign near West Ward elementary school.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-school-sign-fail-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Evangelina Tange/Canva</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Blockbuster Coming to Allegan, MI? Here's What That Means:</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/free-blockbuster-regent-theatre-allegan-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:14:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new movement to get the public excited about physical media, the Free Blockbuster movement will soon reach the Regent Theatre in downtown Allegan, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/free-blockbuster-regent-theatre-allegan-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new movement to get the public excited about physical media, the Free Blockbuster movement will soon reach the Regent Theatre in downtown Allegan, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/free-blockbuster-regent-theatre-allegan-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Charming Michigan Town Named Best Main Street Shopping in State</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The village of under 700 is located in Michigan's upper peninsula and was first settled in 1864. Downtown Calumet is on the National Register of Historic Places <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/calumet-michgian-best-main-street-shopping/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The village of under 700 is located in Michigan&apos;s upper peninsula and was first settled in 1864. Downtown Calumet is on the National Register of Historic Places <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/calumet-michgian-best-main-street-shopping/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These 3 West Michigan Stables Offer Guided Horseback Riding</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horseback-riding-tour-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:02:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Three stables throughout West Michigan that offer guided horseback riding experiences for all ages and skill levels. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horseback-riding-tour-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three stables throughout West Michigan that offer guided horseback riding experiences for all ages and skill levels. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horseback-riding-tour-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Have You Tried Luke Bryan’s Favorite Pizza in Allegan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Luke Bryan came to party, and was is a party without one of West Michigan's best pizzas? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/luke-bryans-favorite-pizza-in-allegan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Luke Bryan came to party, and was is a party without one of West Michigan&apos;s best pizzas? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/luke-bryans-favorite-pizza-in-allegan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gone Fishing? Never Eat These Fish Caught in Southwest Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/never-eat-these-fish-caught-southwest-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:52:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Careful where you fish and even more careful of what fish you eat. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/never-eat-these-fish-caught-southwest-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Careful where you fish and even more careful of what fish you eat. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/never-eat-these-fish-caught-southwest-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Harrison]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The 2023 Allegan County Fair Parade Has Been Cancelled</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:26:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Officials at the Allegan County Fair announce the 2023 fair parade for Monday, September 9 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-parade-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Officials at the Allegan County Fair announce the 2023 fair parade for Monday, September 9 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-parade-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>10 Artists We'd Love To See No-Show For 2024 Allegan County Fair</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:28:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I came up with a bunch of artists we would love to see no-shows at next year's Allegan County Fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/nelly-allegan-county-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Historic 'Noon Whistle' in Plainwell Restored, Will Sound Daily</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:56:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Years after it was decommissioned the old noon whistle that sat above a Plainwell, Michigan paper mill has been restored and will resume sounding off daily. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/plainwell-michigan-noon-whistle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Years after it was decommissioned the old noon whistle that sat above a Plainwell, Michigan paper mill has been restored and will resume sounding off daily. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/plainwell-michigan-noon-whistle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>It's Sunflower Selfie Season in West Michigan-- But Not For Long!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:04:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunflower season is short in Michigan! Here's where to grab the perfect Insta-worthy selfie at these sunflower fields across West Michigan including Allegan, Grand Rapids, and Centreville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/u-pick-sunflower-fields-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunflower season is short in Michigan! Here&apos;s where to grab the perfect Insta-worthy selfie at these sunflower fields across West Michigan including Allegan, Grand Rapids, and Centreville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/u-pick-sunflower-fields-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fore! New Indoor Golf Course Will Open in Downtown Allegan, MI</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:31:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Practice your golf game no matter the weather at West Michigan's newest golf simulator, The Fairways Downtown, in Allegan, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/fairways-downtown-allegan-michigan-golf-simulator/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Practice your golf game no matter the weather at West Michigan&apos;s newest golf simulator, The Fairways Downtown, in Allegan, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/fairways-downtown-allegan-michigan-golf-simulator/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5 Reasons to Get Excited For the Allegan County Fair</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-2023-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:08:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Now in its 171st year the Allegan County Fair runs September 8-16, 2023. Events include the parade, performances from Nelly and Jake Owen, demo derby, and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-2023-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now in its 171st year the Allegan County Fair runs September 8-16, 2023. Events include the parade, performances from Nelly and Jake Owen, demo derby, and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-fair-2023-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Orbs Spotted Over Indiana and the Midwest-- Now Allegan, MI Too?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:12:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Weird orbs of light have been spotted across Kentucky, Indiana, and the Midwest. Now, possible UAP reports are coming from Allegan, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/orb-lights-indiana-allegan-michigan-ufo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Weird orbs of light have been spotted across Kentucky, Indiana, and the Midwest. Now, possible UAP reports are coming from Allegan, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/orb-lights-indiana-allegan-michigan-ufo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Six of The Best West Michigan Steakhouses</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:47:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a great steak that ISN'T from Texas Roadhouse, we got you in west Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/west-michigan-best-steakhouses/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re looking for a great steak that ISN&apos;T from Texas Roadhouse, we got you in west Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/west-michigan-best-steakhouses/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Top 8 Changes Residents in Allegan County Want to See Most</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:36:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Local photographer Sarah Highway asks fellow Allegan County residents, "If you could change one thing about Allegan County, what would it be?" <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-michigan-change-one-thing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Local photographer Sarah Highway asks fellow Allegan County residents, &quot;If you could change one thing about Allegan County, what would it be?&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-county-michigan-change-one-thing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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