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Grand Valley Metropolitan Council welcomes new members

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Friday, December 6th, 2013, 5:34pm
Grand Valley Metropolitan Council welcomes new members

WALKER, Mich.—The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council has some new faces at its helm.

During the Dec. 5 meeting, Grandville Mayor Steve Maas, Kentwood Mayor Steve Keply and Walker Mayor Mark Huizenga officially joined the GVMC Board of Directors.  All three men were elected in November and selected by city members to serve on the panel.

Ada Township Supervisor George Haga and Sand Lake Village Trustee Roger Towsley also took the oath of office.  They represent the first two communities to join GVMC since 2007. The Board of Directors also recently approved accepting Lowell Township as a member. 

The GVMC is in charge of coordinating development and governmental affairs across municipalities.

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Tinsel Treats & Trolleys take over Ada December 6

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 7:00am
Tinsel Treats & Trolleys take over Ada December 6

ADA, Mich.—  Christmas will come early to Ada with Tinsel Treats & Trolleys Friday, December 6.

The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the annual lighting ceremony at Ada’s historic covered bridge.  Visitors can also enjoy listening to carolers, trolley rides and specials at area businesses from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Santa is also expected to stop by.

The holiday celebration will continue Saturday with Ada’s annual Christmas Parade.  The parade kicks off at 11 a.m., winding down Thornapple River Drive.  Visitors are invited to the fire department to enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies and photos with Santa, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  For more information, visit the Ada Business Association’s website here.

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Cascade Township approves road closures for 2014 race

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013, 7:00am
Cascade Township approves road closures for 2014 race

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich.—  The Grand Rapids Triathlon will return next year, and so will the road closures.

During its regular meeting November 20, the Cascade Township Board approved shutting down a portion of Thornapple River Drive, Grachen Street, Mountain Ash Street, Hurley Street, Peace Street, Orange Avenue and Orange Court from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.

Tris4Health says the Grand Rapids Triathlon 2014 will stretch from Cascade to Ada Township and Lowell Township.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Kids’ Food Basket, which provides sack suppers to thousands of children each day.

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New airline adds up to more travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Friday, November 1st, 2013, 6:00am
New airline adds up to more travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich.—The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is filling up more with travelers.

According to a report released this week, the number of passengers increased 9.4 percent in September 2013, which was the first full month of airport service with Southwest Airlines.  The number of passengers who boarded planes rose increased 8,636 over the same time last year, to 92,173.  The number of people who landed at Ford Airport also rose; 87,828 travelers deplaned, which is 6,801 more passengers than the same time last year.

Southwest had 27,451 passengers at Ford Airport in September; that’s more than double the passenger total AirTran had last year, before it was bought out by Southwest.  Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air also saw passenger numbers rise at Ford Airport in September 2013.

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport adds new feature for traveling techies

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013, 7:47am
Gerald R. Ford International Airport adds new feature for traveling techies

Travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport can now get an extra jolt of energy – for their electronic devices, that is. 

The airport is adding 46 charging stations in between gate area seating throughout its concourses.  Each charging station includes six 120-volt outlets and two USB connections, allowing visitors to charge cell phones, laptops and other electronics.

“We are constantly looking for ways we can make our airport more passenger-friendly,” said Airport Executive Director Brian Ryks.  “Our new charging stations will give both business and leisure travelers the ability to stay plugged-in and entertained while traveling in and out of our airport.”

The charging stations have already been installed in Concourse A.  Crews are expected to finish adding the stations to Concourse B by the end of the week.

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Road closures announced ahead of 28th Street Metro Cruise

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013, 11:04am
Road closures announced ahead of 28th Street Metro Cruise

WYOMING, Mich.  – The City of Wyoming is announcing road closures as the 28th Street Metro Cruise rolls back into town.

Michael Avenue from 28th Street south to Plaza Drive will be closed  from 4 p.m. Friday, August 23 to midnight Saturday, August 24 for the annual event.

The Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce began the 28th Street Metro Cruise in 2005 as a way to drive more business to the corridor after M-6 opened.  The annual event has since grown to attract more than 250,000 visitors every year, with more than 15,000 vehicles on display. 

The two-day event features a pin-up girl contest, red carpet car show and music.   For more information, visit the Metro Cruise website here.

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New bakery honored for tasty airline creation

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Friday, August 16th, 2013, 2:24pm
New bakery honored for tasty airline creation

KENT COUNTY, Mich.—  A new bakery in East Grand Rapids has earned a sky-high honor.

Cakabakery’s creation for Southwest Airlines’ inaugural event at Gerald R. Ford International Airport has been named “Cake of the Week” by Anna-Aero, an airline network and news analysis website.

The cake was presented Sunday, August 11, when Southwest began service out of Grand Rapids.  The dessert was designed by Jason Kakabaker, owner of Cakabakery, located at 1436 Wealthy St. SE.  Kakabaker was recently featured on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars,” where he finished second.

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