Focus West Michigan for 5-16-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published May 16, 2024 at 3:55 PM EDT

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Shelley Irwin visits the YMCA to see what is on offer for kids this summer, changes are coming to parking in downtown GR, a state grant will improve the road around a facility in Holland, and more.

For our main feature today Shelley Irwin visits the YMCA to see what is on offer for kids this summer. Also, changes are coming to parking in downtown Grand Rapids, a state grant will improve the road around an LG energy Solution facility in Holland, and more state and West Michigan news.

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