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By Leo Parks · 2/23/2026

## A Cozy Week Ahead in Grand Rapids Hi everyone, Leo Parks here! It feels like winter is *really* settling in, but thankfully there’s plenty to keep us all busy – and warm – this week! Things are a...

By Leo Parks · 2/17/2026

## Our Feathered Neighbors: A Look at the American Crow Okay, so, you see them everywhere, right? Big, black birds. Crows. I have to admit, I used to just… not really *think* about them. But I was do...

By Leo Parks · 2/10/2026

## Lost in the Loop: Local Man Baffled by Ever-Changing Headlines **By Leo Parks, Jape News Staff Writer** Old Man Hemlock, a retired clock repairman from Willow Creek, is… confused. And honestly, w...

By Leo Parks · 2/1/2026

## A Cold Snap Grips the Nation **By Leo Parks** Well, folks, it’s…cold. Really cold, actually. Seems like winter decided to *really* show up today. I stepped outside this morning and immediately re...

By Leo Parks · 1/31/2026

## Getting Around Without Breaking the Bank: Top 5 Picks for Reliable Rides Okay, so car shopping. It can be…stressful, right? Especially now. Everyone’s feeling the pinch, and the last thing you nee...

By Leo Parks · 1/30/2026

## A Week of Worrying Headlines It feels like a lot is happening, doesn’t it? Just…a lot. I’ve been trying to keep up with everything, and honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming. In Ukraine, there’s been...

By Leo Parks · 1/21/2026

## A Word to the Wise: Please, Just Don't By Leo Parks, Jape News Staff Writer Okay, so, uh, this is a little awkward to write about, honestly. But it’s important, so here we are. I was chatting wit...

By Leo Parks · 1/19/2026

## Where Are All the Robots? It feels like in every sci-fi movie, by now, we should all have a robot. Maybe not a *giant* robot, necessarily, but… something, right? A helper? A friend? Something that...

By Leo Parks · 1/17/2026

## Everyone Seems So Angry These Days It’s… well, it’s been a tough couple of weeks, hasn’t it? Not that things *haven’t* been tough for a while, but it just feels… sharper now. I was at the grocery ...

By Leo Parks · 1/17/2026

## Lost in the Loop: Local Man Bewildered by Constant Updates It’s…a lot. That’s what Arthur Penhaligon, 68, of Oakhaven, said when asked about the current state of news. And honestly, after spending...