Grand Rapids is served by a branch of the Weston Public Library.

[5] To meet the challenges of keeping enough water in its canals in the 1840s, the state of Ohio built a large dam across the Maumee River at Gilead in 1845.

This caused an economic boom in Gilead and the village was incorporated as Grand Rapids in 1855.

[6] A post office called Gilead was established in 1837, and the name was changed to Grand Rapids in 1868.

[8] An ice jam led to a major flood in February 1959, resulting in extensive damage and displacing 130 residents.

29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.