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Grand Ledge Nonprofit to Close for Winter After Heating Breaks

Dec 11, 2025

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3 min read

Grand Ledge Nonprofit to Close for Winter After Heating Breaks

Ledge Craft Lane Will Close After Christmas Eve While It Raises Money for a New Heating System

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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Bridge Street Business Spotlight: The Collective

Dec 9, 2025

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8 min read

Bridge Street Business Spotlight: The Collective

How Christina Nosal and Her Team Are Revitalizing Downtown Grand Ledge, One Event at a Time

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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Grand Ledge's Got a Code to Crack — And They Need YOU to Be the Inspector Gadget of Neighborhood Justice

Dec 8, 2025

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5 min read

Grand Ledge's Got a Code to Crack — And They Need YOU to Be the Inspector Gadget of Neighborhood Justice

Part-Time Gig Alert: Help Keep Grand Ledge From Turning Into a Real Housewives Episode (But With Less Drama and Better Yards)

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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Local Moving Mogul Moves More Than Just Furniture—Now He's Moving Markets with Free Marketing Manual

Dec 8, 2025

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5 min read

Local Moving Mogul Moves More Than Just Furniture—Now He's Moving Markets with Free Marketing Manual

Grand Ledge entrepreneur shares trade secrets with community, proving nice guys don't always finish last

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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When Beef Tallow Met the Believers: A Grand Ledge Craft Show Chronicle

Dec 8, 2025

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6 min read

When Beef Tallow Met the Believers: A Grand Ledge Craft Show Chronicle

The Opera House transformed into an artisan wonderland where entrepreneurial spirit met small-town charm—and everyone went home with handmade treasures

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Events

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Grand Ledge Night Light Parade: A Glowing Good Time (Mostly)

Dec 7, 2025

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9 min read

Grand Ledge Night Light Parade: A Glowing Good Time (Mostly)

Thousands Braved the Cold for Holiday Magic on Bridge Street, But One Local Business Tradition Got the Grinch Treatment and the Christmas Tree Reveal Had Everyone Scratching Their Heads

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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🍔 Restaurant Review: Log Jam Bar & Grille

Dec 6, 2025

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5 min read

🍔 Restaurant Review: Log Jam Bar & Grille

A Grand Ledge favorite serves up amazing burgers and the best fries ever, but a super busy parade night tests their service when flat drinks and dirty glass spots become part of the adventure.

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Schools & Comets Pride

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Shaltry Shines Bright: GLHS Star Commits to Michigan State 🟢⚪

Dec 3, 2025

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3 min read

Shaltry Shines Bright: GLHS Star Commits to Michigan State 🟢⚪

Grand Ledge’s discus and shot put standout takes his talent to the Spartans after a record-breaking run

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Events

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Standing Room Only: Grand Ledge Library's Christmas Sign Painting Workshop Was a Hit

Dec 3, 2025

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4 min read

Standing Room Only: Grand Ledge Library's Christmas Sign Painting Workshop Was a Hit

Local families packed the library for an evening of holiday crafts, laughter, and a few happy accidents with paint brushes

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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Holiday Shopping Begins With A Bang. The Ledge Craft Lane In Trouble

Dec 1, 2025

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8 min read

Holiday Shopping Begins With A Bang. The Ledge Craft Lane In Trouble

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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🫙 Store Review: Pam’s Pantry

Nov 30, 2025

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5 min read

🫙 Store Review: Pam’s Pantry

Discover 150+ Gourmet Dip Mixes, Handcrafted Soups, and Unique Snacks at This Flagship Bridge Street Store near the Sun Theatre and Fortino's.

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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The Mystery of Bridge Street: Why Black Friday Flopped But Saturday Soared

Nov 29, 2025

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4 min read

The Mystery of Bridge Street: Why Black Friday Flopped But Saturday Soared

A snowy weekend in Grand Ledge presented local shop owners with a tale of two very different days, revealing the unexpected playbook one business used to bring in a crowd while others struggled.

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Events

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Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and where to Meet Santa Claus

Nov 27, 2025

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18 min read

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and where to Meet Santa Claus

Too many events to mention. Our annual meet Santy Claus guide. Our latest restaurant review, and a coat drive

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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🍷 Restaurant Review: BrickHaven Brewing Co

Nov 27, 2025

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5 min read

🍷 Restaurant Review: BrickHaven Brewing Co

Live music, hand-crafted beer, and bar food in a renovated City Hall—plus what I learned about ordering at the bar the hard way

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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Connor Crank-Huffman Announces Run for Grand Ledge Mayor

Nov 26, 2025

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7 min read

Connor Crank-Huffman Announces Run for Grand Ledge Mayor

Grand Ledge Candidate announces run for mayor, local resident starts a new pet sitting business, Jaycee Park opens, and so much more local news and events!

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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🌟Jaycee Park’s New ADA Playground Opens for Play

Nov 23, 2025

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4 min read

🌟Jaycee Park’s New ADA Playground Opens for Play

Grand Ledge Welcomes Families to a Nearly Finished Inclusive Space as Officials Prepare for a Grand Opening Celebration 🌳

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

Community

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🌟Connor Crank-Huffman Steps Forward: A Fresh Voice Aiming to Shape Grand Ledge’s Future

Nov 23, 2025

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4 min read

🌟Connor Crank-Huffman Steps Forward: A Fresh Voice Aiming to Shape Grand Ledge’s Future

A hometown candidate lays out a practical, community-focused plan to make Grand Ledge safer, stronger, and more connected—without the politics.

Jae Burnham
Jae Burnham

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