— A fire broke out Wednesday evening in Comstock Park damaging a commercial building that houses three businesses Heavy smoke could be seen billowing out of the roof The Plainfield Township Fire Department headed the scene with at least fifty firefighters from multiple agencies responding so it makes operations like this seamless." The fire happened during rush hour in a busy area of Comstock Park NE was shut down for several hours while crews worked but for the people that were around as well." Investigators are working to determine the cause of this fire and if the businesses who work out of the building will be able to return Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube — A fire a commercial building in Comstock Park Wednesday evening is not thought to be suspicious according to the Plainfield Township Fire Department The fire damaged the building housing JK Masonry Heavy smoke was seen billowing out of the roof after people inside the building reported hearing a boom The emergency response became a three-alarm fire and about a quarter of the building’s roof was on fire when crews arrived The Walker Police Department also responded and used its drone to help fire fighters and locate hot spots The fire was fully extinguished after nearly three hours The fire department’s fire marshal division is investigating and hasn’t determined what caused the fire “It is not believed to be suspicious,” the department wrote on its Facebook page At least 50 firefighters from multiple agencies responded — Kent County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash that took the life of a 65-year-old woman from Coopersville Authorities say the crash happened Tuesday April 29 at 3:52 PM at the intersection of 6 Mile Road NW and Bristol Avenue NW Investigators say an SUV driven by a 55-year-old Comstock Park man was turning east onto 6 Mile Road NW when it collided with an eastbound sedan The crash caused the SUV to roll over and forced the sedan off the roadway and into a field the 65-year-old woman from Coopersville was seated in the rear of the sedan and was airlifted from the scene by AeroMed to an area hospital Two other occupants in the sedan were taken to the hospital for their injuries one is an elderly woman who is in critical condition The driver of the SUV was also taken to the hospital with moderate injuries The crash is under investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit WEST MICHIGAN — Grand River is at "Action Stage" in downtown Grand Rapids The water level through downtown Grand Rapids is projected to currently be "at crest" at 12.9 feet; with water levels expected to begin dropping tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon expect some flooded walkways near the Grand River in some of the lower-lying areas The chart below shows projected flood impacts at certain levels on the Grand River the current situation is impacting the lower-lying walkway areas; and should not cause significant impact Here's a look at the situation in Comstock Park For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page Mich — The West Michigan Whitecaps are giving us a first look at the upgrades coming to GameTime Fun Park the park was given a new logo to reflect some of the activities in store “We’re so excited to tie in GameTime fun with the ballpark experience for groups and private events,” says Dan Morrison “If you’ve got a group coming to a ballgame what better place to meet beforehand than a go-kart track then take the quick walk across the parking lot to enjoy a thrilling Whitecaps game Our sales team is equipped to handle all the legwork ahead of time allowing you and your group to have a relaxed Upgrades include a revamped go-kart track that merges existing tracks into one large course The karts themselves have also been updated with improved performance and safety features We’re told sweeping changes to the mini-golf course are also in progress along with new signs and outdoor tents around the park’s exterior The Whitecaps gave us a look at some of the promotions coming to GameTime Fun Park like unlimited-attraction wristbands beginning in April for visitors who come in Mondays through Thursdays plus— every Thursday— hot dogs will only cost $1 Officials say they are also planning sensory hours for guests who would benefit from them but this week's storms caused a little damage to the equipment so the first day has been pushed back in the week to Thursday Visit GameTime Fun Park’s website for more information Read more stories from the FOX 17 Morning News team Do you have an idea for the Morning News team or maybe an idea for a guest segment or something for the gang to come out and try? Send them an email at mornings@fox17online.com or call 616-447-5252 and leave a message The body of a man found in Byron Township has been identified according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office in an update Tuesday found his body in the woods along Kenowa Avenue SW between 60th Street SW and 64th Street SW at about 1:42 p.m — The body of a man found in Byron Township has been identified according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office in an update deputies with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office were called to the same area Sunday after someone reported a car was abandoned in a driveway near 60th Street and Kenowa Avenue SW and were told the 37-year-old regularly used the car Delarosa's mother believed her son ran out of gas and had gone to a friend's house but there were no active missing person reports or suspicious circumstances reported to the Kent County Sheriff's Office the 37-year-old's family and friends formed a search party finding Delarosa about a quarter-mile from the abandoned car His body and the car keys were found together a specific cause of death remains pending per further investigation and toxicology results deputies believe alcohol and weather conditions may have been contributing factors "The Kent County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to Delarosa’s family during this difficult time Detectives continue to investigate all circumstances surrounding his death," deputies said Anyone with information that could help the investigation move forward is asked to call the Kent County Sheriff's Office at 616-632-6125 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 HOLLAND - Fourth downs can not only be game-changers high-reward nature hedges a lot on a single play The Holland football team stopped Comstock Park on two fourth downs in the first quarter forced two turnovers and won 48-22 on Friday at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium The Dutch improved to 3-4 and 2-2 in the OK Silver The last time Holland won three games was 2017 when the team went 6-4 and last made the playoffs and we had a great gameplan going in and the defensive linemen did their jobs and we were able to do what we do," Holland linebacker Cody Rozema said "Winning in front of the home crowd is huge and so fun." More: High school football Week 7 live scoreboard and roundup The Dutch stopped Comstock Park (0-7) on fourth-and-inches on their own 30-yard line on the first drive of the game Jacob Torres scored on a 1-yard touchdown run Comstock Park got into the red zone on the next possession but again faced a fourth-and-short - and again was stopped by the Dutch defense Holland marched down the field and scored on a 5-yard run by JoJo Morin and never relinquished the lead fittingly converting a fourth down in the final seconds to run out the clock We have had some trouble with the run and guys just stepped up and it meant a lot," Holland coach Will Siffin said "It is a mindset that the team has embodied." Rozema snagged an interception on the next Comstock Park drive "I just saw the ball and made a jump," he said missed and Comstock Park raced down the field for a touchdown to make it 14-7 Joseph Navarro grabbed another interception for the Dutch after Holland fumbled The Dutch again took advantage as Amari Powell threw a touchdown pass to Tailen Luna in the corner of the end zone Luna added another touchdown on a screen pass late in the half to put the Dutch up 27-7 Jacob Torres scored on a 20-yard run early in the third while Dre Valkema added a rushing touchdown and Arthur Powell caught a TD pass Holland hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Friday night The team jerseys said "Los Dutch" on the front and the back of the jerseys had a logo with the flags of all the Hispanic countries on it The marching band played songs written by Hispanic artists there was a professional band that played at halftime and there was a flag parade of all the Hispanic countries throughout the stadium Food trucks were on hand to celebrate Hispanic cuisines It was another great celebration of diversity by Holland High School "We have always had a strong community and they always come out and support us," Siffin said "It is important to give them something special and more meaningful - and something the kids can always remember I am glad we delivered and gave them something to remember." — A Comstock Park Schools student is hurt after falling off the hood of a car Tuesday afternoon The incident happened at Comstock Park High School before 4 p.m. according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) We’re told the 17-year-old had been lying on the vehicle’s hood while another 17-year-old was driving through the parking lot The former slid off the hood as the vehicle turned KCSO encourages parents to hold conversations with their teens on the importance of being responsible when driving COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. , April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haisma Heating & Cooling, a staple in the Grand Rapids area for over four decades, has been honored in the latest issue of Hello Comstock Park a community-focused video magazine produced by Hello Nation The feature highlights the company’s longstanding commitment to excellence in heating and air conditioning (HVAC) services and celebrates its deep roots in the local community Haisma Heating & Cooling has earned a reputation for reliable service The feature details the company’s evolution into a leading family-owned business that continues to prioritize customer comfort and satisfaction The company offers a full suite of HVAC services Haisma Heating & Cooling holds a 4.9-star rating on Angi and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau Haisma Heating & Cooling is a platinum award-winning Amana dealer and services all makes and models The company also offers energy-efficient solutions such as geothermal units and preventative maintenance plans to keep homes and businesses running efficiently all year long About HelloNationHelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries Through its innovative “edvertising” approach—blending educational content with promotional storytelling—HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities Staff Writerinfo@hellonation.comwww.hellonation.com A long-running Grand Rapids area Christmas light show was vandalized overnight and now won't be able to open as planned 👇BELOW: Where to See Holiday Light Displays in West Michigan👇 For 27 years, the Christmas Lite Show at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park has been delighting families with nearly two miles of lights, animated displays The Lite show had planned to open Wednesday According to Wood TV 8 it's believed vandals struck the Christmas Lite Show Tuesday night between 8p.m READ MORE: Two Michigan Towns Crowned Prettiest to Visit in Wintertime The Kent County Sheriff's Office shared the above security camera footage of the alleged perpetrator Preliminary information shows an adult male entered the park just before 9:00 PM last night and damaged hundreds of Christmas lights The impact does not end with the damaged lights because we know our community looks forward to this annual holiday tradition Anyone with information is asked to contact KCSO at 616-632-6125 or call Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 to report anonymously Christmas Lite Show Owner Bill Schrader says about half the light displays are not working and it will take time to fix it A 95-year-old U.S. army veteran, Shrader tells Wood TV 8 he had expected about 1,000 cars on opening night His best guess is that the earliest they'll be able to open is Saturday A post to Facebook shares we are currently reaching out to those who have booked times on the train The Memory Lane Train is another option at the Christmas Lite Show for those who prefer not to take their own car through READ MORE: Ice Skating Returns to Rosa Parks Circle Downtown Grand Rapids which seats 2 adults comfortably - small children may sit on laps for free Once the show is back up and running, prices start at $30 per vehicle to drive through On select dates in December, guests can have The Santa House Experience Gallery Credit: Janna Vandals struck a Grand Rapids area Christmas light show, causing it to delay opening for the season.\nRead More 👇BELOW: Where to See Holiday Light Displays in West Michigan👇 For 27 years, the Christmas Lite Show at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park has been delighting families with nearly two miles of lights, animated displays According to Wood TV 8 READ MORE: Two Michigan Towns Crowned Prettiest to Visit in Wintertime The Kent County Sheriff's Office shared the above security camera footage of the alleged perpetrator A 95-year-old U.S. army veteran, Shrader tells Wood TV 8 he had expected about 1,000 cars on opening night A post to Facebook shares The Memory Lane Train is another option at the Christmas Lite Show READ MORE: Ice Skating Returns to Rosa Parks Circle Downtown Grand Rapids Once the show is back up and running, prices start at $30 per vehicle to drive through On select dates in December, guests can have The Santa House Experience A 16-year-old boy was shot in the head last month at Comstock Park and no one came forward to report the incident When the Spokane Police Department responded around 1:20 a.m 26 to a shooting at the southwest side of the South Hill park ski masks and a silver Jeep that had barreled into a neighboring fence was found unconscious and covered in blood spatter with a gunshot wound to his head Police have not publicly updated the conditions of the teens who were shot Aaron Kirby wrote in court records dated Nov 5 that “he does not know why they were shot” and “no one has come forward,” although the circumstances led him to believe two groups of teens were engaged in some type of illegal activity Initial information led police to believe the two teens were shot inside the crashed Jeep had run from the car and hopped the fences to escape police discovered a .45 caliber pistol with the serial number scratched away another pistol on the floor of the passenger side and a full mask that was believed to have covered the teen’s face which indicated to police that the injured teenager was wearing it when he was shot The Jeep was also littered with bullet holes in a linear pattern so police concluded the person shooting was chasing the car as it was attempting to drive away Another ski mask was found behind the home where the silver Jeep crashed affirming law enforcement’s belief that a third person had run from the scene They also found discarded clothing and alcohol containers in the area a place that is a “known location” for underage drinking and party activity at night the 15-year-old boy with the injured hip was being loaded into a red Jeep by some friends when police responded and stopped them The friends told police they didn’t know what happened and had only shown up to help the boy police note that the owner of the red Jeep is known to police because she has been “contacted before” at a shooting this summer and during a homicide investigation earlier in the year There is no indication to believe anyone was arrested yet in connection with the shooting Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens TDS Telecommunications continues expanding its high-speed all-fiber internet network into more Spokane-area neighborhoods © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Comstock Park — As the opposing team moved the basketball toward the basket junior Matt Jones had two choices: raise his arms in defense to block the ball from getting into the basket or be less aggressive and allow the student to make a shot.  “We were just out there trying to have some fun,” said Matt who is part of the high school’s Unified Recreational Basketball team “Wiping the floor with someone is not fun and not the purpose.” Matt’s actions fit the goal of Unified Champion Schools, a Special Olympics program that promotes social inclusion by fostering interactions between students with and without intellectual disabilities The program is designed to create a sense of belonging through activities like unified sports youth leadership and whole-school engagement said special education teacher Danelle Hovenkamp I like being a part of it because it gives me a chance to promote inclusion in a different setting than school,” said social worker Kendra Beasley While she still wanted the team to win — they actually won all three games at the January Comstock Park invitation — the more important piece is that it builds students’ confidence and allows them to find joy and make friends Hovenkamp brought the Unified Champion Schools program to Comstock Park High School this school year I asked about bringing the program to the school,” said Hovenkamp who helped develop the program at her previous district “It is important for the students,” Hovenkamp said of the program’s promotion of inclusion “I have seen gen-ed students go into the special-ed (classrooms) because of being part of this program and I have seen special-ed students popping in to visit friends in other classrooms.” Programs are planned by the student-led Youth Activation Committee or as more commonly called by the students The committee has worked on inclusion events it hosted a photo contest called “Be the I in Kind,” where the letters “K,” “N” and “D” were on a wall and students took pictures of themselves and each other being the “I.” The students also decide on the sports activities it was the Unified Bowling Team and for the winter the basketball program.  Practices are during the school’s flex time Practices during school give students the chance to try a sport they may not have had access to before or conflicts with another sport’s schedule Jones said he had always wanted to try basketball but his schedule did not offer the opportunity After learning a friend was participating in the recreational basketball program he was partnered with senior Cameron Dykhouse who has played basketball since elementary school.  “I had friends with special abilities who were participating so I thought let’s give it a shot,” Cameron said with a smile adding he has enjoyed connecting with other students and felt more a part of the school with perhaps only his family cheering louder than everyone else when he made a basket.  It was ninth-grader Jesus Quiroga who suggested the basketball program for the winter said he made the suggestion because he thought it was a fun sport that anyone could play “I enjoy being with my teammates because they are my close friends in class and at lunch,” Jesus said “We get to know each other more and do stuff together.”  Read more from Comstock Park: • She wants students to have ‘every opportunity’ and ‘learn in the best ways they can’• For this grad, it is all about turning negative energy into positive actions School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD we are supported by local districts and community sponsors and powered by an experienced team of reporters We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools Contact us: snn@kentisd.org © Kent ISD | 2930 Knapp NE | Grand Rapids MI 49525 Privacy Policy Spokane police are investigating an overnight shooting near Comstock Park that left two people injured including one with life-threatening injuries to the area of the park near 29th Avenue and Wall Street on the South Hill for the shooting and found two males with gunshot wounds according to a news release from the police department Police do not believe there is a danger to the general public in relation to the shooting Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Crime Check at (509) 456-2233 and reference No 1/9Comstock Park football 2024.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Patrick Nothaft | pnothaft@mlive.comCOMSTOCK PARK Comstock Park had an elusive all-state quarterback and a dominant running back that could make the Panthers’ young linemen look good But Donovan Cummings and Easton Hood are off playing college football leaving big shoes to fill in the backfield that offensive line returns four starters and should allow Comstock Park’s new skill players to get acclimated to the varsity level or at least not get hit in the backfield very often “We return a lot of experience in the trenches,” Comstock Park coach Doug Samuels said “I think that’s where we need to hang our hat this year with some big question marks in the other spots I think our offensive and defensive lines should be our strength this year.” Ryan Jenkins and Santos Ramirez and junior Daquan Carpenter are the veteran blockers up front with Jenkins and Ramirez entering their third year as starters Martinez emerged as a key cog on the line last year and said his unit has embraced their status as the team’s leaders this offseason “It’s about us making sure that everyone shows up as a group,” he said he gave us a speech and said this (offensive line) group is probably the group that will take this team the furthest We all try to be accountable to that when we’re in the weight room or during our sets We know that this season is a very big one We’re trying to lead this group and this team because it’s very young Though Comstock Park graduated one of its best players in recent memory in Cummings the Panthers do have a bit of experience at quarterback Ashton Fish spent some time under center as a sophomore but missed his junior campaign in 2023 due to a knee injury He’ll have an established target in senior wideout Christian Robinson and a rising star at the position in 6-foot-4 sophomore Jace Cummings “I think we have a lot of guys that haven’t been household names that have a good opportunity to step up and have a great season Comstock Park allowed 380 points last season which is the most for the Panthers in a single year since at least 1950 That total is a big skewed by a 70-0 loss to West Catholic in Round 1 of the playoffs but Samuels said fixing that side of the ball has been the team’s focus this offseason and then if we get the opportunity to compete in the playoffs we’ve got to show up and compete,” he said “That’s something we haven’t done very well in my tenure here That’s something that we’ve got to improve on make them earn their entire way down the field and not give up big plays.” Comstock Park hired a new strength and conditioning coach former Central Michigan tight end Hunter Buczkowski who is also coaching the Panther linebackers “He’s been helping to build a lot of muscle in the weight room,” Jenkins said you can already see how strong their getting I feel like we would’ve been a lot stronger and a lot bigger but these younger kids are getting good work in with him.” Follow along for more info on this year’s Comstock Park football team 2023 review: Comstock Park went 0-3 against playoff-bound teams and also fell to Sparta during the regular season but they secured a Division 5 playoff berth with a 25-18 win over Newaygo in Week 9 The offense averaged 27 points per contest and generally kept them in most games as the Panthers allowed at least 45 points in four of their five losses The highlight of the season was a thrilling 35-29 Week 7 win over Hopkins in which Donovan Cummings tossed a 33-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass on the game’s final play 2024 outlook: The Panthers will look to avenge last year’s season-opening loss to Howard City Tri-County before hosting Holland Christian in Week 2 The Panthers have five home games in the first six weeks which will at least give the young skill players a friendly environment until the wrap up the regular season with three consecutive road games If Fish can return to his pre-injury form that saw him compete for snaps as a sophomore and if Jace Cummings can show he’s ready to take that next step as a big and athletic receiver Comstock Park could have a pretty potent offense it will come down to much the defense has improved and how well that strong offensive line leads the way “I feel like our (offensive line) group has what it takes,” he said “I think me and the other players all know that and we’re very excited because we’ve been playing together for a few years 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Sign up for our free newsletters today the bar’s storied history includes an alleged stint as a brothel when it opened in the late 1800s It also served as a post office and a hotel over the years The bar was owned by three generations of the Fink family who then sold it to the Gilmore Collection Rumors surrounding the bar include a claim that the bar was a favorite haunt of mobster Al Capone while the Comstock Park Downtown Development Authority claims that Ernest Hemingway made a stop at the bar while traveling in Michigan The bar closed initially in 2020 under pandemic restrictions for restaurants but proved difficult to operate under capacity restrictions and limited staffing the Gilmore Collection focused on reopening its bigger “We kind of just put Nick Fink’s on the back burner mostly for the reasoning (that) when we opened it and we wanted to make sure that we gave it what it needed to be successful when we did reopen,” Gee said the community made it clear it wanted to see the bar reopen “The support from the community has been insane,” Gee said ‘When are you going to open?’ We’ve been just waiting for the right time.”  the bar will offer a limited menu with a Mexican take on pub fare The full-service bar will feature local and classic beers Nick Fink’s can seat 200 customers for indoor and outdoor dining “We are thrilled to reopen Nick Fink’s and welcome back the community to this historic gem,” said John Gilmore founder of the Gilmore Collection restaurant group “Our goal remains to preserve the essence of what makes Nick Fink’s special while creating a relaxed and welcoming space where people can grab a beer after work or enjoy a great meal while watching the football game on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon Nick Fink’s has always been the low-key spot where the Comstock Park community comes to unwind “We’re just really excited to have it back open and give the community the space that they love so much,” Gee said Downtown indoor mini golf to open for ArtPrize $16.5M bocce, entertainment restaurant venue Silva set for early 2025 opening Owner of 4 West Michigan barbecue franchises files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Staying current is easy with Crain's Grand Rapids Business news delivered straight to your inbox Click below to see everything we have to offer ADRIAN — It’s never too early to think about Christmas For those keeping track at home, there are 103 days, as of Friday, Sept. 13, until Christmas Day arrives on Dec. 25, which this year falls on a Wednesday. In just a handful of calendar days, the countdown to Christmas 2024 will reach double digits For Adrian’s sake, though, putting on and perfecting a holiday scene — as has been the case for more than one decade with the Comstock Christmas Riverwalk — takes plenty of time planning and the involvement of several groups of people from organizers to city of Adrian employees The 11th annual Comstock Christmas Riverwalk is coming back to Adrian this December with a tree lighting ceremony scheduled for Dec 6 as part of Adrian’s December edition of its First Fridays monthly campaign Christmas trees in Comstock Park will be on display for all to enjoy from the first week of December until early January 2025 a news release from the city of Adrian said Those wanting to get their hands on a Comstock Park Christmas tree will be able to make their purchase starting at 8 a.m which includes lights and a commemorative ornament Christmas tree sales for Comstock Christmas Riverwalk have regularly gone live on the third Wednesday of September to allow time for planning the layout of the park all available trees — 530 — sold out within three days Tree purchases can be made during business hours inside Adrian City Hall in downtown Adrian, 135 E. Maumee St., on the first floor. Trees also can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/comstocktrees There will be 340 trees sold online and 200 trees sold at City Hall the idea turned Adrian tradition to decorate Comstock Park with lighted Christmas trees started with just about 30 trees in its first year as a holiday event there will be 540 trees available for families individuals and local businesses around Lenawee County to decorate The popularity of the event has allowed Comstock Christmas Riverwalk to be successful but it's also become a holiday tradition for many in Adrian and Lenawee County said former Adrian Mayor and longtime Christmas Riverwalk organizer Jim Berryman “The success of this event is not because of me by any means,” Berryman said “The success (of Comstock Christmas Riverwalk) is because of the people who buy and decorate the trees I have always said the trees are the star of the show.” Comstock Park was the site of a successful Guinness World Record attempt in 2019 for the most cut and lighted Christmas trees in one location Coinciding with the sixth annual Comstock Christmas Riverwalk at the time 676 trees were placed and lit in Comstock Park the park has seen the addition of decorative displays for the holidays including strings of lights suspended over the River Raisin the artificial Tree of Wishes and the Adrian Noon Rotary Club’s Rotary Peace Arch Having the displays breaks up the park and gives people an opportunity to walk around and take various seasonal/family photos Subscribe Now: For all the latest local developments, breaking news, and high school and college sports content. The tradition of the Christmas Riverwalk spreads throughout Adrian Berryman noted he will often receive phone calls throughout the year from people in Indiana Illinois and even from Connecticut raving about Comstock Park’s holiday splendor who for some time locally has been dubbed as “Mr Christmas” for his holiday planning efforts is making the decision to step away from the organizing efforts after the completion of this year’s Comstock Christmas Riverwalk that doesn’t mean the holiday riverwalk is discontinuing “It’s time to pass the torch and turn this project over to the city (of Adrian) who will hopefully be able to work with some people from the general public We certainly hope Comstock (Christmas Riverwalk) can continue for years to come.” “And each year I get to hear new stories,” Berryman said I think my favorite time with Comstock is the week everyone is out there and decorating the trees Another upcoming county holiday event: Community Christmas Tree lighting organizers searching for 'largest tree' to be used at courthouse “It truly represents every cross section of Adrian and who we are,” he said For questions about Comstock Christmas Riverwalk or if you want to be involved, contact Berryman at 517-902-8330 or berryman2012@gmail.com Decorating of the trees will start on Thanksgiving Day which is the First Fridays tree lighting celebration — Contact reporter Brad Heineman at bheineman@lenconnect.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: twitter.com/LenaweeHeineman.