Chris Fleszar

Aug 13, 2024 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

LUDINGTON, Mich. — The Cartier Mansion in Ludington, Michigan is competing with 15 other inns across the country for best bed and breakfast in America. Built in 1905, the Cartier Mansion was built by Warren Cartier, a successful lumber baron, and his wife Kate. Located in Downtown Ludington, the mansion is part of a Newsweek online competition asking voters to choose the best of the best in the nation. The neoclassical style inn was owned by the Cartier family until 1950.

Feb 8, 2024 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

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Jan 30, 2024 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

Livia Bisonet and Mia Van der Heide were selected to play on a team of West Michigan High School students, taking on European teams at The Cup for indoor Softball GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — "Flexibility" was a word that Jenison seniors Livia Bisonet and Mia Van der Heide used to describe their experience competing at The Cup in The Netherlands. "We were very young compared to some of the Dutch teams, and the teams they're like 30, and holding their kids when we walked in," said Van der Heide.

Jan 10, 2024 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

A local bottle shop with a huge selection of non-alcoholic wine, beer and spirits is changing its name. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you’re one of the many people who plan to quit drinking in the New Year, a local shop is here to help, offering a huge selection of booze-free wine, beer and spirits. The shop opened almost a year ago in Grand Rapids, but the owners are re-branding, and just in time for dry January. The shop previously known as Alt City is now More or Less.

Dec 22, 2023 | wtol.com | Chris Fleszar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — During the holiday seasons many of us find ourselves cooking more as we prepare to gather with friends and family.  Unfortunately, what isn’t eaten is often thrown away and that waste is expensive! According to a study published in Wiley Online Library, 1/3 of all food purchased is thrown away. Researchers found a family of 4 typically wastes about $1,500 annually. As you gather groceries this year, there are things you can do to reduce your waste and save money.