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Perrin Brewing Company pursues core goals through simplicity and innovation

Submitted 12-31-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Perrin Brewing Company's first year has presented the brewery with some obstacles, but co-owner Jarred Sper says the brewery's core goals of a high quality and consistent product will ultimately be what determine the brewery's success in...

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What's On Tap: December 19-25

Submitted 12-19-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

B.O.B.'s Brewery Blondie, Golden Ale Crimson King, Amber Ale Full On IPA, India Pale Ale London Calling, Porter Peanut Butter Porter, Specialty Porter Robert The Barrel, Bourbon Barrel Ale Spaceboy Stout, English Oatmeal Stout Calgacus, Scotch...

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Gazelle Girl 101 Race Series: Holiday training tips

Submitted 12-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

It’s that time of year again — when the holiday parties, plates of butter cookies and glasses of cabernet are the temptresses, singing to us like sirens on the rocks with their promises to smash the best laid plans for a workout or...

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Last minute local Christmas shopping - on Etsy

Submitted 12-18-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

We are in the home stretch now before Christmas, and those who do not have their shopping lists made out may wants some good ideas for the hard-to-shop-for people in their lives. If you're stumped about what do get your loved ones for Christmas...

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The Local Feed on Michigan wine

Submitted 12-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

This week on The Local Feed on WYCE (88.1 FM) I interviewed Michael Schafer, the Wine Counselor. He has a humorous approach to wine – something you might not see often. His trademark motto is “ I taste bad wine so you don’t have to...

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B.O.B.'s Brewery steps into spotlight with expanded brewpub

Submitted 12-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

You may be familiar with the brewery in the B.O.B. It's been around since 1997, a small brewpub tucked in a corner of the bottom floor of the building. Head brewer John Svoboda says the location has never been at the forefront of what the B.O.B...

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Run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5k, Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The benefits of signing up and running a foot race are tangible- you’ll have a personal goal to train for and in doing so you will gain in physical fitness, your mental attitude will improve and you’ll have a blast on race day. And guess what? If...

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Run the GazelleGirl & Run to Make a Difference

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The benefits of signing up and running a foot race are tangible — you’ll have a personal goal to train for and in doing so you will gain in physical fitness, your mental attitude will improve and you’ll have a blast on race day....

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GR .1k Race Raises Money for Friar Fight Against Duchenne

Submitted 12-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Many high school boys play golf, and some may even play in a golf scramble, but not many high school boys start a golf scramble for charity. Kyle Smith and Mike Friar were two high school boys at East Kentwood when they first started their annual...

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Video game obsession affecting grades even at college

Submitted 12-12-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The machines are taking over the world, and at Calvin College, it is sooner than expected. On Oct. 12, the highly anticipated Pokemon X and Y games were internationally released. Stores worldwide like Gamestop, Wal-Mart and Meijer held midnight...

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