Daren Bower

6 days ago | fox17online.com | Daren Bower

LOWELL, Mich. — A pair of 19-year-old twin sisters with Down syndrome are bringing smiles to seniors through their own business, which features miniature horses. Melanie and Molly Wade, known as Mel and Mol, run "Mol and Mel's Miracle Machine. " They bring their miniature horses to facilities like Care Resources in Lowell, where seniors can interact with them. "They love grandmas and grandpas, and they love bringing smiles. It's just a great, great thing," said Patty Wade, the twins' mother.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Daren Bower

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In celebration of Earth Day, Calvin University is completing the installation of a new student-designed solar array that will significantly reduce energy consumption at the campus facilities building. The 35-kilowatt solar array, which began as a suggestion from an engineering class last fall, was entirely designed and engineered by Calvin students. "This is a really awesome experience," said Sofie Schumerth, a Calvin University junior.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Daren Bower

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — As many bars and restaurants in Grand Rapids have closed in recent months, K-Rok Korean BBQ is reinventing itself to remain competitive in the current economic climate. The restaurant recently unveiled a new lunch menu featuring handheld items designed to be more affordable for customers. "We're trying to reinvent the menu down here at K-ROK with a little more handheld items.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Daren Bower

BYRON CENTER, Mich. — Running a farm can be difficult, with challenges ranging from unpredictable weather and declining commodity prices to rising labor costs. Some farmers are turning to agricultural tourism to improve their bottom line. Parkside Farm, known for its pygmy goats. Owner Nicole Zaagman opened the eight-acre farm in 2021, preserving over 150 years of agricultural history.

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Daren Bower

IONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Many residents on East Main Street in Ionia Township are facing a parking crisis after officials banned parking on both sides of the road. The "no parking" signs went up several months ago, with township officials giving residents until May 1 to find alternative parking arrangements. "It's a sad thing. They're destroying a road that's been here for years," said Sally Harris-Koeppen, who has lived on East Main Street for decades.