
Elliot Grandia
Anchor and Reporter at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
WXMI Morning Anchor/Reporter
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3 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Michigan summers are cherished for their beauty, but weekend getaways can sometimes put a strain on your wallet. To help travelers explore Michigan without breaking the bank, we spoke with Jill Halpin, the Chief Beach Officer for My Michigan Beach.
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3 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — As summer travel plans begin, many Michiganders are looking for ways to save money at the gas pump. Gas prices in Michigan can fluctuate significantly, often resembling a rollercoaster ride. To understand the volatility, we spoke with Head of Petroleum Analysis for GasBuddy Patrick De Haan. "Michigan, along with Indiana and Ohio, has some of the most volatile gas prices in the country.
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1 month ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
NATIONAL HARBOR, Michigan — In its 100th year of competition, West Michigan spellers Elliott Covelle and Josiah Loehrke both tied for 100th place in the National Spelling Bee before being eliminated ahead of the quarterfinal round. St. Joseph speller Ishika Dirisala also breezed through the first two rounds before being eliminated after the third round.
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1 month ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and excitement is building as local competitors gear up for the event. Among them is 11-year-old Josiah Loehrke from Kalamazoo, who is hoping to come home a winner. While Josiah’s piano skills may make him appear to be a burgeoning musical prodigy, his true talent lies in spelling. "My winning word was equivalent—E, Q, U, I, V, A, L, E, N, T," Josiah explained.
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1 month ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and West Michigan has a contender to cheer for — a 14-year-old from Ada, Elliott Covelle, is aiming to bring home a win. Elliott is juggling a busy schedule. "I have Odyssey of the Mind worlds. I've been doing soccer since I was three. I'm also doing voice lessons, so I'm singing every week," she said.
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