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      <title>The State’s Best Truck Stop Diner is Right Here in West Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Craving delicious comfort food? A truck stop diner in West Michigan has been named the very best spot in the state to grab a bite! <a href="https://wgrd.com/best-diner-mich-76th-street-truck-stop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Did You Know Michigan Leads the Nation in Chestnut Production?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[One of the best places for the American chestnut tree to thrive is Michigan. Here are u-pick farms to find chestnuts throughout West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-chestnut-production-leader/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the best places for the American chestnut tree to thrive is Michigan. Here are u-pick farms to find chestnuts throughout West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-chestnut-production-leader/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Coopersville USA Keeps The Wild West Alive in Northern Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:23:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Originally a tribute to John Wayne, Spike Cooper's Coopersville USA is an old western town located outside of Lewiston, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/wild-west-coopersville-usa-lewiston-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Originally a tribute to John Wayne, Spike Cooper&apos;s Coopersville USA is an old western town located outside of Lewiston, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/wild-west-coopersville-usa-lewiston-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Consumers Energy Makes 125-Ton Donation to Local Organization</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:09:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you get rid of a spare 125-ton locomotive you just have sitting around? Well, if you are Consumers Energy -- you donate it to a local non-profit group! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/consumers-energy-makes-125-ton-donation-to-local-organization/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you get rid of a spare 125-ton locomotive you just have sitting around? Well, if you are Consumers Energy -- you donate it to a local non-profit group! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/consumers-energy-makes-125-ton-donation-to-local-organization/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: January 27-29, 2023</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:59:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend is brought to you by the letter "B"! We have Bulls, Bricks, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bunnies, Brides, Blooms, Building, Beer, and Bands! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-january-27-29-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend is brought to you by the letter &quot;B&quot;! We have Bulls, Bricks, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bunnies, Brides, Blooms, Building, Beer, and Bands! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-january-27-29-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As of last weekend, some gas stations in West Michigan have prices at under $3 a gallon for unleaded gasoline. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/gas-is-under-3-per-gallon-at-some-grand-rapids-area-pumps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:54:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Santa is going to be a busy this weekend with several Christmas parades in the West Michigan Area. There are also concerts, lights, and a couple of hockey games! <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-december-2-4-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>It's Time for the Annual Holiday Parades in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:16:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for the holidays with some holiday parades! There are parades in several West Michigan communities in the coming weeks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/its-time-for-the-annual-holiday-parades-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready for the holidays with some holiday parades! There are parades in several West Michigan communities in the coming weeks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/its-time-for-the-annual-holiday-parades-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: August 12-14, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:58:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have 19 different events around the area this weekend. There will be music, carnivals, festivals, cars, movies, beer, surfing, and even a giant slip-n-slide.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-12-14-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have 19 different events around the area this weekend. There will be music, carnivals, festivals, cars, movies, beer, surfing, and even a giant slip-n-slide.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-12-14-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals August 1-15</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:55:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the last month of summer, but that doesn't mean fewer fairs and festivals. In the next few weeks, there are 22 different events in the West Michigan area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-august-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s the last month of summer, but that doesn&apos;t mean fewer fairs and festivals. In the next few weeks, there are 22 different events in the West Michigan area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-august-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Popular Grand Rapids-Area Truck Stop Diner Opening Second Location</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/popular-grand-rapids-area-truck-stop-diner-opening-second-location/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:11:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I hear praise for this beloved West Michigan diner ALL the time - and now, they're set to open a new location.
If you haven't been to the 76th St. Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center, you're missing out! Seriously, people RAVE about the awesome food and generous portions... <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-grand-rapids-area-truck-stop-diner-opening-second-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I hear praise for this beloved West Michigan diner ALL the time - and now, they&apos;re set to open a new location.
If you haven&apos;t been to the 76th St. Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center, you&apos;re missing out! Seriously, people RAVE about the awesome food and generous portions... <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-grand-rapids-area-truck-stop-diner-opening-second-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pure &amp; Simple: Home with Unique Design for Sale in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How many times have you seen housing developments where all the homes look the same? Here is a chance to live in a unique looking home in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/unique-home-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How many times have you seen housing developments where all the homes look the same? Here is a chance to live in a unique looking home in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/unique-home-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Misspelled Road Signs Installed Near Coopersville</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:42:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It seems there is no spell checker when it comes to making road signs for alongside the interstate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/misspelled-road-signs-installed-near-coopersville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems there is no spell checker when it comes to making road signs for alongside the interstate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/misspelled-road-signs-installed-near-coopersville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Black Bears</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:52:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Everything is starting to prepare for the winter months. Bees were scurrying around as they prepared to hibernate and now the black bears are doing the same thing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-black-bears/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everything is starting to prepare for the winter months. Bees were scurrying around as they prepared to hibernate and now the black bears are doing the same thing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-black-bears/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These West Michigan Museums are FREE on Saturday</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:17:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's for Smithsonian Magazine's annual "Museum Day." <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-west-michigan-museums-are-free-on-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s for Smithsonian Magazine&apos;s annual &quot;Museum Day.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-west-michigan-museums-are-free-on-saturday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Coopersville Plans to Open First Brewery</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/coopersville-plans-to-open-first-brewery/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2019 12:55:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[While it might seem that West Michigan is bursting with breweries, there's one area without one: Coopersville. Jeremy Grossenbacher, a Coopersville native, craft beer enthusiast, and local business owner, hopes to change that.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/coopersville-plans-to-open-first-brewery/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[While it might seem that West Michigan is bursting with breweries, there&apos;s one area without one: Coopersville. Jeremy Grossenbacher, a Coopersville native, craft beer enthusiast, and local business owner, hopes to change that.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/coopersville-plans-to-open-first-brewery/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: October 5th-7th</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-october-5th-7th/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:25:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ArtPrize continues along with several different festivals this weekend. There are a couple of charity events going on, Sinbad is in town, there is a birthday celebration, free ice cream and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-october-5th-7th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ArtPrize continues along with several different festivals this weekend. There are a couple of charity events going on, Sinbad is in town, there is a birthday celebration, free ice cream and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-october-5th-7th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Christmas Parades and Tree Lightings: Dec. 1 – 2</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:19:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[December is here and so is the season's busiest weekend of parades, tree lightings and other fun Christmas activities in West Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-christmas-parades-and-tree-lightings-dec-1-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[December is here and so is the season&apos;s busiest weekend of parades, tree lightings and other fun Christmas activities in West Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-christmas-parades-and-tree-lightings-dec-1-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: August 11th-13th</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-august-11th-13th/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:48:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whether you feel like running a half marathon, cleaning out the hazardous waste from your home, viewing old cars, seeing War Bird airplanes, or enjoying great music -- there is something for everyone on the list this weekend.
There are plenty of activities for all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-august-11th-13th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether you feel like running a half marathon, cleaning out the hazardous waste from your home, viewing old cars, seeing War Bird airplanes, or enjoying great music -- there is something for everyone on the list this weekend.
There are plenty of activities for all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-august-11th-13th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Tears and Hugs as Coopersville HS Students and Teachers Reveal Who Inspires Them [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/tears-and-hugs-as-coopersville-hs-students-and-teachers-reveal-who-inspires-them-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:24:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Coopersville High School students were asked to name a teacher that inspires them and makes them want to come to school. Teachers were asked to choose a student that inspires them to come to work every day.
Students and teachers were full of smiles and tears as they shared and listened to each others comments.
The video will have you smiling and crying too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tears-and-hugs-as-coopersville-hs-students-and-teachers-reveal-who-inspires-them-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Coopersville High School students were asked to name a teacher that inspires them and makes them want to come to school. Teachers were asked to choose a student that inspires them to come to work every day.
Students and teachers were full of smiles and tears as they shared and listened to each others comments.
The video will have you smiling and crying too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tears-and-hugs-as-coopersville-hs-students-and-teachers-reveal-who-inspires-them-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[We love West Michigan and all of the sights, sounds and smells it brings throughout the year. Well, at least most of the smells.
What if you could take all of those smells home with you in a scented candle?
Here's what it would smell like if you could. <a href="https://wgrd.com/scented-candle-smells-for-12-west-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We love West Michigan and all of the sights, sounds and smells it brings throughout the year. Well, at least most of the smells.
What if you could take all of those smells home with you in a scented candle?
Here&apos;s what it would smell like if you could. <a href="https://wgrd.com/scented-candle-smells-for-12-west-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's a busy week for Christmas parades and visits with Santa around Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/christmas-parades-this-week-in-holland-grandville-lowell-byron-center-and-more/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a busy week for Christmas parades and visits with Santa around Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/christmas-parades-this-week-in-holland-grandville-lowell-byron-center-and-more/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Verve Pipe Brings the Show to Cooperville High School Tomorrow Night!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[&quot;I was young and knew everything...&quot;
Yea we all know the lyrics to the song 'The Freshman.' Well, maybe we do, I do at least! When that song came out, everyone was singing it, and most likely still are!
Speaking of that song, you could check it out live this weekend with The Verve Pipe as they bring their show to Coopersville High School Saturday night! <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-verve-pipe-brings-the-show-tomorrow-night/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I was young and knew everything...&amp;quot;
Yea we all know the lyrics to the song &apos;The Freshman.&apos; Well, maybe we do, I do at least! When that song came out, everyone was singing it, and most likely still are!
Speaking of that song, you could check it out live this weekend with The Verve Pipe as they bring their show to Coopersville High School Saturday night! <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-verve-pipe-brings-the-show-tomorrow-night/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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