Isaac Ritchey

Toledo

Staff Photojournalist at The Toledo Blade

Multimedia specialist @MLive @GRPress @MuskegonChron | Formerly: @ToledoNews @FlintJournal @CMLife | 2x Michigan College Photog of the Year

Articles

See 150 photos from Muskegon’s prom ‘show-off’ 2025

2 days ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

MUSKEGON, MI — A furry friend, sunroof entries and butterfly release featured as high schoolers showed up in fancy cars and even fancier styles. Muskegon High School held a “show-off” before celebrating its prom 2025 on Saturday, May 10 at Nelson Elementary School. MLive photojournalist Isaac Ritchey was also there to capture high schoolers looking their best. Check out 150 images in the gallery above or see a few favorites below. Click here for a direct link to the gallery.
See photos from Michigan’s largest 25K race: Grand Rapids’ Amway River Bank Run

4 days ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler |Isaac Ritchey

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Thousands of racers took to the streets Saturday in downtown Grand Rapids for the 48th Amway River Bank Run. The event billed as the largest 25K road race in the country includes a Handcycle/Wheelchair 25K. An estimated 10,000 participants competed in the various events on Saturday, May 10, including a 10K and 5K runs and a community walk. Downtown streets were filled with spectators.
Muskegon holds prom ‘show-off’ 2025 in front of friends and family

4 days ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

MUSKEGON, MI — Muskegon High School showed off its style and swagger. Muskegon held a “show-off” before its prom 2025 on Saturday, May 10 at Nelson Elementary School. Prom goers lined up in cars on the track as families and friends filled the bleachers. Some huddled against the fence and others stood tall to snap photos of high fashion and fantastic looks. The community event preceded the school’s “A Night in Dubai” themed prom at The Folkert Community Hub.
See live results, race winners from the 2025 Amway River Bank Run

5 days ago | mlive.com | Matthew Ehler |Isaac Ritchey

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The results from the 48th Amway River Bank Run are pouring in, and here’s how you can find all the final times. Runners, as well as family and friends, can look up run times by A specific runner’s time can be found by entering the name, bib number or town of residence. To search run times in races other than the 25K, click the arrow under “result set” and select another race from the drop-down menu.
Improve your golf swing while enjoying pistachio-crusted walleye at new West Michigan restaurant

5 days ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Dinner time is also tee time at Gimme’s Par and Grill. The full-service restaurant, 45 Ottawa Ave NW in downtown Grand Rapids, serves elevated American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails while doubling as an entertainment venue offering indoor sports simulators. The bar and grill opened in November 2024. Founder Sam Stover said the space came together after five years of planning.
See photos as Dutch tradition parades through downtown Holland for Tulip Time

6 days ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

HOLLAND, MI — Dutch tradition was on full display at Tulip Time once again. Thousands gathered streetside as the annual Tulip Time Kinderparade traveled down 8th Street on Thursday, May 8 in downtown Holland. The yearly event showcases local children in traditional Dutch costumes accompanied by bands and floats. The parade kicks off every year with Mayor Nathan Bocks and the city council donning white gloves to inspect the parade route.
Thousands enjoy annual Tulip Time Kinderparade, Street Scrubbing in downtown Holland

6 days ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

HOLLAND, MI — The clomping of wooden shoes and smell of water warming as its swept across the sunbaked street isn’t just a part of Dutch tradition. It’s a city of Holland tradition. Thousands gathered streetside as the annual Tulip Time Kinderparade traveled down 8th Street on Thursday, May 8 in downtown Holland. The yearly event showcases local children in traditional Dutch costumes accompanied by bands and floats.
Watch judge declare mistrial in police officer Christopher Schurr’s murder trial

1 week ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey |Joel Bissell

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The jury in the Christopher Schurr murder trial has been unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the case. A hung jury was announced and a mistrial declared onThursday, May 8 in Judge Christina Mim’s packed courtroom in downtown Grand Rapids. Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant. Jurors deliberated for about 20 hours over parts of four days before trial ended.
See our favorite 6 photos from Grand Haven’s prom 2025

1 week ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

SPRING LAKE, MI — Grand Haven High School celebrated its 2025 in style. With a theme of “Festival of Lanterns,” about 700 students and guests celebrated prom 2025 on Saturday, May 3 at Trillium in Spring Lake. Freelance photojournalist Darren Breen was there to capture high schoolers looking their best. Check out more than 50 images in the gallery above. Click here for a direct link to the gallery. You must be a subscriber to view the photo gallery.
See our favorite 10 photos from Union, CA Frost’s combined prom 2025

1 week ago | mlive.com | Isaac Ritchey

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — About 200 Union High School and C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy students and guests celebrated prom 2025 in an “The Enchanted Forest” on Saturday, May 3 at City Flats Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. The evening featured a 360-photo booth, DJ and dancing. High schoolers were treated to finger foods and dessert. MLive / Grand Rapids Press photojournalist Isaac Ritchey was there to capture high schoolers looking their best. Check out 70 images in the gallery above.