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      <title>From West Michigan To Washington D.C. TV News Anchor Brian Abel Hired By CNN</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 14:41:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's always cool to see someone from your hometown make it big and achieve their dreams. That's exactly what Brian Abel from Lowell, Michigan is doing, he just landed a job at one of the biggest cable news networks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/from-west-michigan-to-washington-d-c-tv-news-anchor-brian-abel-hired-by-cnn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s always cool to see someone from your hometown make it big and achieve their dreams. That&apos;s exactly what Brian Abel from Lowell, Michigan is doing, he just landed a job at one of the biggest cable news networks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/from-west-michigan-to-washington-d-c-tv-news-anchor-brian-abel-hired-by-cnn/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:33:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After 52 years in business, a local ice cream shop shut its doors and went up for sale. Well, we know know what it will become! <a href="https://wgrd.com/balls-softee-cream-lowell-frosty-boy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After 52 years in business, a local ice cream shop shut its doors and went up for sale. Well, we know know what it will become! <a href="https://wgrd.com/balls-softee-cream-lowell-frosty-boy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Beloved West Michigan Ice Cream Shop Closing, Going Up For Sale</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Someone has to buy this place and not only keep it going, but keep the name! <a href="https://wgrd.com/balls-softee-cream-lowell-mich-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Someone has to buy this place and not only keep it going, but keep the name! <a href="https://wgrd.com/balls-softee-cream-lowell-mich-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Like a good chili dog? You're gonna love this! <a href="https://wgrd.com/old-faithful-hot-dog-lowell-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Like a good chili dog? You&apos;re gonna love this! <a href="https://wgrd.com/old-faithful-hot-dog-lowell-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: February 10-12, 2023</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:34:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's another weekend of winter festivals, ice, and hockey. But then you can think spring and summer at the West Michigan Golf Show. There are a couple of events for chocolate lovers or head indoors for the Symphony! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-february-10-12-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s another weekend of winter festivals, ice, and hockey. But then you can think spring and summer at the West Michigan Golf Show. There are a couple of events for chocolate lovers or head indoors for the Symphony! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-february-10-12-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>See Videos of Some Great Grand Rapids Area Christmas Displays</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Here are some of the displays around the Grand Rapids area that videos on YouTube. We've included the address and a map so that you can drive by and see them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/see-videos-of-some-spectacular-grand-rapids-area-christmas-displays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some of the displays around the Grand Rapids area that videos on YouTube. We&apos;ve included the address and a map so that you can drive by and see them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/see-videos-of-some-spectacular-grand-rapids-area-christmas-displays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: December 2-4, 2022</title>
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      <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>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>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend we have a couple of Christmas Parades, holiday decorations and shopping. Indoors it&apos;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>]]></content:encoded>
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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>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals in November</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:41:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It is the time of year when the fairs and festivals shift to Christmas and Winter activities...from shopping to Christmas light displays, food, wine, and weddings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: October 7-9, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:26:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The weekend features Pulaski Days in Grand Rapids! There's also a Goose Festival, Fall & Harvest Celebrations, Dogs & Donuts, Donuts & Beer, Oktoberfest, & Concerts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-weekend-october-7-9-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>3 Covered Bridges Near West Michigan That Are Open to Vehicles and Worth the Drive</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Of the many historic covered bridges in Michigan, only three are open to vehicular traffic. Here are 3 covered bridges you can cross while viewing peak fall foliage near west Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/3-covered-bridges-vehicles-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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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>
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      <title>Where Can I Get Good Fish and Chips in Grand Rapids? Right Here!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're looking for some delicious Fish & Chips in Grand Rapids, here are a few suggestions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fish-and-chips-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: July 29-31, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:22:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The weather for this last weekend of July is looking fantastic. Here is a list of over ten events happening in the West Michigan are this weekend... <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-july-29-31-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The weather for this last weekend of July is looking fantastic. Here is a list of over ten events happening in the West Michigan are this weekend... <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-july-29-31-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals July 16-31</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:05:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The last half of July is the busiest time of the entire summer. Over the next couple of weeks there are 25 different fairs and festivals in the West Michigan area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-july-16-31/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The last half of July is the busiest time of the entire summer. Over the next couple of weeks there are 25 different fairs and festivals in the West Michigan area. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-july-16-31/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the first two weeks of July we have 20 different fairs and festivals in West Michigan. Here are the events planned for the first half of the month of July... <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-july-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:16:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's another busy summer weekend in West Michigan. There is something for everyone on this week's "Things To Do" List. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-june-3-5-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The fairs and festivals in West Michigan continue during the summer season. Here is a list of events planned for the first half of the month of June. <a href="https://wgrd.com/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-june-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Lowell Fire Department Welcomes a PAWSitive New Chief</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:46:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Lowell Fire Department has a new chief, and he's SUCH A GOOD BOY <a href="https://wgrd.com/lowell-fire-department-welcomes-a-pawsitive-new-chief/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Family Dog Shot While Walking with Owner in Lowell</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:10:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine taking your dogs for a walk, only to hear a gun fire, and then realize one of your dogs has been shot. <a href="https://wgrd.com/family-dog-shot-while-walking-with-owner-in-lowell/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine taking your dogs for a walk, only to hear a gun fire, and then realize one of your dogs has been shot. <a href="https://wgrd.com/family-dog-shot-while-walking-with-owner-in-lowell/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West MI Ice Cream Shop With Awesome Name Celebrates 50 Years in Business</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 02:48:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fifty years serving up frozen, delicious treats is a long time! Congrats to the Lowell, Mich., business celebrating its 50th birthday this weekend... that also has a TERRIFIC name.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-ice-cream-shop-with-awesome-name-celebrates-50-years-in-business/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fifty years serving up frozen, delicious treats is a long time! Congrats to the Lowell, Mich., business celebrating its 50th birthday this weekend... that also has a TERRIFIC name.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-mi-ice-cream-shop-with-awesome-name-celebrates-50-years-in-business/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Armed Citizens Patrolling Main Street In Lowell Sparks Controversy</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:23:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, in what turned out to be a very controversial post on Facebook, the Lowell Police Department alerted residents that "four open carry 2nd amendment citizens" would be walking Main Street. <a href="https://wgrd.com/armed-citizens-patrolling-main-street-in-lowell-sparks-controversy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yesterday, in what turned out to be a very controversial post on Facebook, the Lowell Police Department alerted residents that &quot;four open carry 2nd amendment citizens&quot; would be walking Main Street. <a href="https://wgrd.com/armed-citizens-patrolling-main-street-in-lowell-sparks-controversy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connie and Fish]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>2019 Michigan High School Football Playoffs Schedule: Week 1</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:46:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Opening weekend features some big local rivalries. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2019-michigan-high-school-football-playoffs-schedule-week-1/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Opening weekend features some big local rivalries. <a href="https://wgrd.com/2019-michigan-high-school-football-playoffs-schedule-week-1/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Map Shows Path of Wednesday Night Storms in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:08:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See the three main areas of damage from the storms on Wednesday, September 11. <a href="https://wgrd.com/map-shows-path-of-wednesday-night-storms-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See the three main areas of damage from the storms on Wednesday, September 11. <a href="https://wgrd.com/map-shows-path-of-wednesday-night-storms-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:17:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Three people had to be taken to the hospital.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/there-was-an-over-40-car-pileup-in-grand-rapids-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three people had to be taken to the hospital.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/there-was-an-over-40-car-pileup-in-grand-rapids-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Guns have always been a theme among ArtPrize artists. <a href="https://wgrd.com/artprize-artist-paints-american-flag-by-shooting-gun-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guns have always been a theme among ArtPrize artists. <a href="https://wgrd.com/artprize-artist-paints-american-flag-by-shooting-gun-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tenney is one of ten finalists. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lowells-wendy-tenney-a-finalist-for-michigan-teacher-of-the-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tenney is one of ten finalists. <a href="https://wgrd.com/lowells-wendy-tenney-a-finalist-for-michigan-teacher-of-the-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:30:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and one injured on Eastbound I-96 in Ionia County Saturday night.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/attempted-murder-suicide-closes-i-96-near-lowell-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and one injured on Eastbound I-96 in Ionia County Saturday night.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/attempted-murder-suicide-closes-i-96-near-lowell-video/">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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      <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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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:17:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2017 19:58:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I always thought you stopped for everyone waiting at a crosswalk, but in Michigan, that's actually against the law.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-crosswalk-laws-defined-for-your-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I always thought you stopped for everyone waiting at a crosswalk, but in Michigan, that&apos;s actually against the law.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-crosswalk-laws-defined-for-your-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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