Madalyn Buursma
Digital Content Reporter at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
Web Editor at Freelance
Digital Business Reporter at @NBC affiliate @WOODTV in Grand Rapids, Michigan | Formerly @CalvinChimes | she/her
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3 days ago |
woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Asparagus gin? A Grand Rapids distillery is touting its Michigan roots as it it released a new, limited-addition spirit made with asparagus grown in the state. Long Road Distillers specializes in making spirits from Michigan ingredients, using everything from Michigan-grown grains to Michigan-grown fruit.
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woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Work is underway on a new otter habitat at the John Ball Zoo. The new exhibit will be located at the entrance of the zoo and will have room for up to five North American river otters. Currently, the zoo has two otters, Slyde and Quigley, according to the zoo’s website. The new 3,200-square foot habitat will triple the size of their 43-year-old home, the zoo said in a release.
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woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Public Library Mobile Library is hitting the road for the summer starting this month. The GRPL Mobile Library will be stopping at apartment complexes, plus the new Boston Square community center, throughout the summer. While there, it will offer patrons a chance to sign up for library cards and will have books, movies and other materials available to check out. It will also offer free Wi-Fi and information about other library programs.
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4 days ago |
woodtv.com | Madalyn Buursma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The downtown Grand Rapids YMCA is staying open as construction continues on the new soccer stadium. In a letter to members, the David D. Hunting YMCA said there will be construction fencing near its front starting Monday as crews work on the Amway Stadium. It said its doors will remain open during the project. In the video above, hear Rockford President and CEO Shane Napper talk through the construction process of the Amway Stadium.
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4 days ago |
yahoo.com | Madalyn Buursma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The downtown Grand Rapids YMCA is staying open as construction continues on the new soccer stadium. In a letter to members, the David D. Hunting YMCA said there will be construction fencing near its front starting Monday as crews work on the Amway Stadium. It said its doors will remain open during the project. In the video above, hear Rockford President and CEO Shane Napper talk through the construction process of the Amway Stadium.
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