NOTE FROM MICHIGAN AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT Keep it Safe and Local for a Winning Spread LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding party hosts to prioritize food safety when preparing and serving game day snacks for Super Bowl Sunday with these tips. 1. Play a clean game Clean and sanitize all cooking surfaces and utensils, especially after handling raw meat. Wash hands immediately before and after handling foo

The City of Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) is urging building owners and residents to keep pathways free of snow and ice to help protect lives. Doing so helps first responders access their work quickly and effectively. Residents are asked to clear both the front and back entrances to their homes and clear a three‑foot radius around any fire hydrants near their homes.   For more information, visit: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Our-City/News-Media/Clear-entrances-exits-an