Chris Fleszar

Grand Rapids

Executive Producer at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Celebrate 175 years of Grand Rapids with tours that tell its story

3 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — This year marks the 175th anniversary of Grand Rapids, and the city is throwing a community-wide birthday celebration this weekend at Rosa Parks Circle. The party runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, offering live music, delicious food and fun family activities. For those who want to dig deeper into the city’s rich history, Tours Around Michigan—a locally owned company—provides regular walking history tours.
Cartier Mansion competing for best historic B&B in America

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.
State Park Closure in Ludington will impact Big Sable Lighthouse

Feb 8, 2024 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

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A cicada invasion! Why Michigan will likely be spared

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.
Bundle Up! World of Winter in Grand Rapids starts this Friday

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.
Here's how you can save on groceries while entertaining this holiday

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.
Ways to save on groceries while entertaining this holiday

Dec 22, 2023 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

Walter Strickler has waved to passing cars from his front lawn for 25 years. He had no idea how much it meant to his community until they surprised him this holiday. Credit: 13 ON YOUR SIDE 'Walter the Waver' in action outside his Norton Shores home. NORTON SHORES, Mich. — On the melted snow of Pontaluna Road in Norton Shores, traffic always floods. That may be caused by Walter Strickler, who waves. Walter has lived in his home on Pontaluna nearly his whole life.
German company investing $41M in Holland

Dec 15, 2023 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

The university is one of three schools in the nation that offers an undergraduate degree in artificial intelligence. BIG RAPIDS, Mich — Ferris State University launched its inaugural AI day, bringing Michigan high schoolers to the Big Rapids university to get hands-on experience with artificial intelligence. "We are exploring the bridge to comfort and security with the concept of artificial intelligence." said Amy Dorey, Ferris State University's Hospitality Management Program Director.
Michigan Christmas Tree farms are open and ready for business

Nov 24, 2023 | wtol.com | Chris Fleszar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to start looking for that perfect Christmas Tree! Michigan ranks third in the nation for the number of Christmas trees harvested every year. The state sells roughly 2-million conifers annually across the country. In greater Grand Rapids there are more than 15 farms to choose from. We stopped Victoria's Tree Farm at 9990 Vosburg Lane, NE in Ada on Friday.
Michigan Christmas Tree farms are open and ready for business

Nov 24, 2023 | wzzm13.com | Chris Fleszar

Paddle North, located at 1048 Wealthy Street SE in Grand Rapids, has opened up a pop-up shop selling real Christmas trees for the holiday season. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — A West Michigan business that sells paddle boards has come up with a new way to generate income during the winter months when sales are usually down. Paddle North, located at 1048 Wealthy Street SE in Grand Rapids, has opened up a pop-up shop selling real Christmas trees for the holiday season.