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      <title>Extreme Conditions: Historic 50-Degree Temperature Swing Hits West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the wild ride of West Michigan's weather in Winter 2024 - from woolly to mild conditions and historic 50-degree temperature swings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/extreme-temperature-swing-michigan-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>More B2 Outlet Stores Close For Good in West Michigan</title>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Sicilian Restaurant Expanding with New Location</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A restaurant serving authentic Sicilian Cuisine is expanding with a new location in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/licaris-grand-rapids-new-restaurant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Hudsonville Ice Cream &amp; Little Debbie Collab on New Fall Flavors</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:49:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's Hudsonville Ice Cream and Little Debbie snack cakes have once again teamed up for a new line featuring fall flavors like Pumpkin Delights. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/hudsonville-ice-cream-michigan-little-debbie-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s Hudsonville Ice Cream and Little Debbie snack cakes have once again teamed up for a new line featuring fall flavors like Pumpkin Delights. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/hudsonville-ice-cream-michigan-little-debbie-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>LOOK: See Inside Hudsonville’s Unique ‘Hobbit House</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A residence reminiscent of the "Hobbit Houses" in the Lord of The Rings universe is right here in West Michigan.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/look-unique-hobbit-house-for-sale-in-hudsonville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A residence reminiscent of the &quot;Hobbit Houses&quot; in the Lord of The Rings universe is right here in West Michigan.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/look-unique-hobbit-house-for-sale-in-hudsonville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Not One But THREE New Taco John’s Set to Open in West Michigan Next Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:53:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We know when and where three new Taco John's will open up in West Michigan.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/taco-johns-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We know when and where three new Taco John&apos;s will open up in West Michigan.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/taco-johns-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: November 18-20, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:26:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend we have a couple of Christmas Parades, holiday decorations and shopping. Indoors it's the International Wine, Beer and Food Festival and a concert. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-november-18-20-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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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>
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      <title>Blake Harms Returns to W. Michigan to Join Storm Team 8</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meteorologist Blake Harms grew up in Hudsonville watching WOOD TV's Storm Team 8. Now he returns to Grand Rapids as part of that meteorological team. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/meteorologist-blake-harms-returns-to-w-michigan-to-join-storm-8/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: October 28-30, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:23:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend is full of Halloween themed activities...from ghost tours to spooky car washes. There is also music, comedy, lights, and a parade. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-october-28-30-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend is full of Halloween themed activities...from ghost tours to spooky car washes. There is also music, comedy, lights, and a parade. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-october-28-30-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: October 14-16, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:34:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It is going to be another busy fall weekend in West Michigan, with color tours, fall festivals, art, music, toys, movies, German cars, food, comedy, and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-october-14-16-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It is going to be another busy fall weekend in West Michigan, with color tours, fall festivals, art, music, toys, movies, German cars, food, comedy, and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-october-14-16-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals October 1-15</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:19:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have more harvest festivals along with cultural festivals and art festivals. There is plenty of food, drink, entertainment, and fun for all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-october-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have more harvest festivals along with cultural festivals and art festivals. There is plenty of food, drink, entertainment, and fun for all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-october-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: August 26-28, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the final weekend of August. This weekend features festivals, fairs, music, classic cars, dance, beer, baseball, and even a chance for you to get naked. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-26-28-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s the final weekend of August. This weekend features festivals, fairs, music, classic cars, dance, beer, baseball, and even a chance for you to get naked. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-26-28-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals August 16-31</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:58:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It is the final couple of weeks of summer, but that doesn't mean things are slowing down when it comes to fair and festivals in the West Michigan area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-august-16-31/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: June 17-19, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:08:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Want something to do this weekend? The weather looks great with mostly sunshine and temps in the mid 70s. Here are over a dozen events to choose from. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-june-17-19-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Want something to do this weekend? The weather looks great with mostly sunshine and temps in the mid 70s. Here are over a dozen events to choose from. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-june-17-19-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>23 Fastest Growing U.S. Companies are in the Grand Rapids Area</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:29:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Every year, Inc. magazine publishes a list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This year, the Grand Rapids area was well represented. <a href="https://wgrd.com/28-of-the-fastest-growing-companies-are-in-the-grand-rapids-area/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every year, Inc. magazine publishes a list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This year, the Grand Rapids area was well represented. <a href="https://wgrd.com/28-of-the-fastest-growing-companies-are-in-the-grand-rapids-area/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West MI Coffee Shop Employing People With Special Needs Sets Opening Date</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A non-profit coffee shop that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental delays and other special needs is planning to open in Hudsonville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-coffee-shop-employing-people-with-special-needs-sets-opening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A non-profit coffee shop that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental delays and other special needs is planning to open in Hudsonville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-coffee-shop-employing-people-with-special-needs-sets-opening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Being Hosted for West MI Teens Tomorrow</title>
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      <title>Café That Employs People With Special Needs Plans 2nd West MI Location</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/cafe-that-employs-people-with-special-needs-plans-2nd-west-mi-location/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:33:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A non-profit coffee shop in West Michigan that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental delays and other special needs is planning to expand.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cafe-that-employs-people-with-special-needs-plans-2nd-west-mi-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A non-profit coffee shop in West Michigan that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental delays and other special needs is planning to expand.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cafe-that-employs-people-with-special-needs-plans-2nd-west-mi-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The City of Hudsonville Will Not Cancel Halloween</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 20:08:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As we continue to navigate through a global pandemic, a lot of people are curious about what's going to happen for Halloween.  One West MI city helping answer some of the questions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-city-of-hudsonville-will-not-cancel-halloween/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As we continue to navigate through a global pandemic, a lot of people are curious about what&apos;s going to happen for Halloween.  One West MI city helping answer some of the questions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-city-of-hudsonville-will-not-cancel-halloween/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>City Of Wyoming Issues ‘Sprinkling Ban’ For All Water Customers</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/city-of-wyoming-issues-sprinkling-ban-for-all-water-customers/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:31:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 'Sprinkling Ban' goes into effect Tuesday, August 11th, it's only expected to last two weeks while the city does some repairs to their water system.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-wyoming-issues-sprinkling-ban-for-all-water-customers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The &apos;Sprinkling Ban&apos; goes into effect Tuesday, August 11th, it&apos;s only expected to last two weeks while the city does some repairs to their water system.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-wyoming-issues-sprinkling-ban-for-all-water-customers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Everyone in Hudsonville is About to Get a $3K Water Bill</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:35:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[But don't freak out! The City of Hudsonville says it's a mistake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/everyone-in-hudsonville-is-about-to-get-a-3k-water-bill/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[But don&apos;t freak out! The City of Hudsonville says it&apos;s a mistake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/everyone-in-hudsonville-is-about-to-get-a-3k-water-bill/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Bluberries</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>For The First Time In 87 Years, Hudsonville Fair Is Cancelled</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/for-the-first-time-in-87-years-hudsonville-fair-is-cancelled/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The progression of Michigan's Safe Start Plan had a lot to do with the ultimate decision made by those in charge of the fair: <a href="https://wgrd.com/for-the-first-time-in-87-years-hudsonville-fair-is-cancelled/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The progression of Michigan&apos;s Safe Start Plan had a lot to do with the ultimate decision made by those in charge of the fair: <a href="https://wgrd.com/for-the-first-time-in-87-years-hudsonville-fair-is-cancelled/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">shcherbak volodymyr</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Frankhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hudsonville Man Fulfills Bloomin’ Onion Dream at Outback Bowl</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-man-fulfills-bloomin-onion-dream-at-outback-bowl/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:24:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A dude from Hudsonville has achieved his dream: being giant appetizer at at the Outback Bowl New Years Day.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-man-fulfills-bloomin-onion-dream-at-outback-bowl/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A dude from Hudsonville has achieved his dream: being giant appetizer at at the Outback Bowl New Years Day.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-man-fulfills-bloomin-onion-dream-at-outback-bowl/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Outback Steakhouse via Twitter</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hudsonville Native, MSU Soccer Player Shares Story of Depression [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-native-msu-soccer-player-shares-story-of-depression-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:06:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She says "even though it feels like a blanket of weight on you, it shouldn't hold you back. You don't have to stay weighted down." <a href="https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-native-msu-soccer-player-shares-story-of-depression-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She says &quot;even though it feels like a blanket of weight on you, it shouldn&apos;t hold you back. You don&apos;t have to stay weighted down.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/hudsonville-native-msu-soccer-player-shares-story-of-depression-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">MSU Spartan Athletics via YouTube</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A Donut Food Truck is Coming to West Michigan!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/a-donut-food-truck-is-coming-to-west-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When all your dough goes towards doughnuts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-donut-food-truck-is-coming-to-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When all your dough goes towards doughnuts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-donut-food-truck-is-coming-to-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Woman Accused of Stomping on Sea Turtle Nest in Miami</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-woman-accused-of-stomping-on-sea-turtle-nest-in-miami/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:40:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old Hudsonville resident is accused of entering a protected area in Miami Beach, Fla., and stomping on a sea turtle nest and poking it with a stick. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-woman-accused-of-stomping-on-sea-turtle-nest-in-miami/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A 41-year-old Hudsonville resident is accused of entering a protected area in Miami Beach, Fla., and stomping on a sea turtle nest and poking it with a stick. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-woman-accused-of-stomping-on-sea-turtle-nest-in-miami/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Miami-Dade Corrections</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Popular Hudsonville Store Announces Closing Date</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/popular-hudsonville-store-announces-closing-date/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 18:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The store has been in business for ten years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-hudsonville-store-announces-closing-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The store has been in business for ten years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-hudsonville-store-announces-closing-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>More Than 20 Mailboxes Vandalized in Hudsonville</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/more-than-20-mailboxes-vandalized-in-hudsonville/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 16:48:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The incidents were reported in the area of 36th Avenue and Baldwin Street early Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-20-mailboxes-vandalized-in-hudsonville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The incidents were reported in the area of 36th Avenue and Baldwin Street early Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-than-20-mailboxes-vandalized-in-hudsonville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West MI Woman Wins National Bake-Off Contest! [Video]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-mi-woman-wins-national-bake-off-contest-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 04:22:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The recipe consists of lots and lots of cheese! Yes please! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-woman-wins-national-bake-off-contest-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The recipe consists of lots and lots of cheese! Yes please! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-woman-wins-national-bake-off-contest-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Pillsbury via YouTube</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West MI Mom Had to Appear in Court for Taking Away Teen Daughter’s iPhone</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-mi-mom-had-to-appear-in-court-for-taking-away-teen-daughters-iphone/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Hudsonville mother had to appear in court on Tuesday and faced up to 93 days in jail for disciplining her 15-year-old daughter by taking away her cellphone.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-mom-had-to-appear-in-court-for-taking-away-teen-daughters-iphone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Hudsonville mother had to appear in court on Tuesday and faced up to 93 days in jail for disciplining her 15-year-old daughter by taking away her cellphone.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-mom-had-to-appear-in-court-for-taking-away-teen-daughters-iphone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Wood TV 8 via YouTube</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: August 10th-12th</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-august-10th-12th/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's a weekend of food, festivals, and lots of music. We also have a run and kayaking or a nature hike. There will be sandcastles and a lawn party at the park. The weekend weather looks great. Get out and enjoy one of the few remaining weekends left this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-august-10th-12th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a weekend of food, festivals, and lots of music. We also have a run and kayaking or a nature hike. There will be sandcastles and a lawn party at the park. The weekend weather looks great. Get out and enjoy one of the few remaining weekends left this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-august-10th-12th/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things To Do this Weekend: July 20th-22nd</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:19:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s another weekend of summer Fairs and Festivals. There are also Concerts and Comedy, Plays and Movies, and Superheroes and Sales! <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-july-20th-22nd/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s another weekend of summer Fairs and Festivals. There are also Concerts and Comedy, Plays and Movies, and Superheroes and Sales! <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-things-to-do-this-weekend-july-20th-22nd/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West MI Teen Pulled Over on First Day of Driver’s Ed – By Her Dad!</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:59:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Really funny, Dad...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-teen-pulled-over-on-first-day-of-drivers-ed-by-her-dad/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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