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Josh recaps the 2025 Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest - one of Ohio's biggest festivals - and talks about how great it was seeing everyone come together for the biggest day in town.
With Halloween right around the corner, we're talking spooky season in Grand Rapids! From Trick-or-Treat and the Witches Walk to the costume contest and the Escape Room at Town Hall, there's plenty to get excited about.
Plus, Josh runs through local election information and ends the episode with an encouraging message of unity and community spirit.

via: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rapidsreport/episodes/Applebutter-Fest-Recap--Spooky-Season-in-Grand-Rapids--and-a-Message-of-Unity-e39h3d

Josh runs through a busy season in Grand Rapids-Applebutter Fest, Halloween events at Town Hall, trick-or-treat times, and what's on the ballot in the upcoming local elections. Plus, we take on the pointed criticism from our last episode, including concerns raised in recent emails, and set the record straight on where this show stands.


via: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rapidsreport/episodes/Applebutter-Fest--Halloween-Events--Local-Elections-e39381

Today Grand Rapids Fire will be hosting joint department water rescue training with the US Coast Guard. From now to 1p several other departments along with the US Coast Guard will be in town

Grand Rapids Council Candidates will be at the old fire station today starting at 2 to answer questions. You can also register to vote at the event

Towpath Radio is honoring Bill Michaels today at noon & 5. We're playing ALL Van Halen, Bill's favorite band, both of those hours. Hold on to your hat, we're going to rock a bit harder today

Downtown Grand Rapids is at a turning point. In this episode of The Rapids Report, local Chamber leader Joe Schroeder joins Josh to talk about the challenges facing our small businesses - and the missed opportunities that could be costing the village more than we realize.

From a bold tourism proposal that fell flat at a recent council meeting to a DORA plan that's sat untouched for over a year, Joe shares his concerns about the lack of urgency-and why residents need to pay attention now.

If you care about the future of downtown, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

via: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rapidsreport/episodes/Grand-Rapids-at-a-Crossroads-A-Conversation-with-Joe-Schroeder-e35oq7

Weather update, a quick batch of rain, maybe some thunder is about to move through around 1220p-1p - should be quick! Map shows it will be out of the Grand Rapids area by 1:30p. Rally Days goes all weekend! Stop by the 98.7 Towpath Radio tent across from Town Hall

Josh kicks off this special edition of the Rapids Rally Report by talking about the new 98.7 FM signal now broadcasting Towpath Radio. Then, Angie from Rapids Rally by the River Days joins the show to preview a weekend packed with music, food, and family-friendly fun in downtown Grand Rapids.

via: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rapidsreport/episodes/Rapids-Rally-Report-Family-Fun-Fills-the-Weekend-in-Grand-Rapids-e35d08

98.7 FM + ALL TOWPATH RADIO STREAMS = PURE RADIO CHAOS.
Towpath Radio might return at noon tomorrow...
But for now? IT'S ALL HIS. LISTEN IF YOU DARE

River Rat Country is playing ALL Classic Country all weekend! Listen now via this app! Live from the heart of Northwest Ohio