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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 08:04 pm

Byron Center News

Local news for Byron Center, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

10 hrs ago | Grand Haven Tribune

Motorcyclists injured in Beacon accident

A Byron Center couple was injured when their motorcycle was hit while they were driving down the shoulder of northbound Beacon south of Taylor Street late this afternoon.

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Haven, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Byron Twp. backs historical society's tax request

The Township Board this week approved the Byron Center Historical Society's request to ask for 0.125 mills for five years on the Nov.

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Packer

Downy mildew threatens Michigan cucumbers

No substantial damage from downy mildew has been found yet in Michigan's cucumber crop, but it could be too early to tell what effect, if any, the disease might have, grower-shippers said.

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Related Topix: Michigan State University, Benton Harbor, MI, Benton Harbor Metro, Eau Claire, MI

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Byron Center Meats back stronger than ever

Two days after a fire last July caused $2.5 million in damage to Byron Center Meats ' retail, office and a production space, the business was up and running.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

Two arrested for stealing catalytic converters

Two men are now in custody after attempting to steal catalytic converters from a Dorr Township business.

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Related Topix: Dorr, MI

Sat Jul 05, 2008

WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

Man dies after horse kick to head

A man is dead after a horse kicked him in the head. It happened Saturday near Byron Center.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Tight schedule for some at Berlin Raceway

It will be a short holiday weekend for Berlin Raceway's Pro Stock, Sportsman and 4-Cylinder drivers, who will be back in action for Saturday's 7 p.m. program.

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Related Topix: Zeeland, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI, Marne, MI, Walker, MI

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Holland Sentinel

Hendrika Hubach, 78

Hendrika Hubach, 78, was taken to her eternal home on Friday, June 27, 2008. She was faithful and submissive to the Lord's will in her life during a long struggle with multiple myeloma cancer.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

Man dies after single kick from one ton horse

BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich - A Byron Center man has died hours after being kicked in the head by a Belgian horse said to weigh nearly 2,500 lb.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Local doctors go to head of the class

Ear, nose and throat specialist Robert Petroelje always wanted to be a teacher. So, as he retires from his private medical practice this summer, he's planning to do just that.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Otolaryngology, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Palliative Care

Wed Jun 25, 2008

MLive.com

Chuck Balwin, Constitution Party launch campaign in Grand Rapids

Trim work: Byron Center resident Dan Curtis works on cutting signs at the Constitution Party national headquarters on South Division Avenue in Kentwood.

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Related Topix: Kentwood, MI, Missouri, Alternative, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Everything Alabama

Save a seat for a neighbors backyard theater

Posted by Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood, McClatchy Newspapers June 22, 2008 12:00 AM Categories: Home Remember those hot summer nights at the drive-in? Well, there's no need to pine for the days of old when you can ...

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Fri Jun 20, 2008

Holland Sentinel

Brouwer and Zomerlei

Dick and Debi Brouwer of Hudsonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kylee Brouwer, to Kyle Zomerlei, son of Randy and Tracy Zomerlei of Byron Center.

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Related Topix: Hudsonville, MI

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

CATs get a new lair in Bryon Township

Used Equipment Manager Mike Johnson reprices inventory Monday afternoon at the Byron Center Michigan CAT facility.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Insurance, Caterpillar, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

For Dads, grill options have multiplied, and performance has improved

Not many dads can sidestep weekend grilling duties, even if it is Father's Day. It's no coincidence, then, that the weeks leading to Father's Day are the busiest for outdoor grill sales.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Life, Food, Bar-B-Q

Sat Jun 14, 2008

MLive.com

Continue reading "Sewer bills grow with the flow"

Many West Michigan residents don't give it a second thought when they flush a toilet, take a shower or do a load of laundry.

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Related Topix: Walker, MI, Kent County, MI, Ada, MI, Grand Rapids, MI

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Additions and renovations continue

Categories: Square Footage Baxter Community Center has received LEED certification for the renovation and expansion of its facility on Grand Rapids's southeast side.

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Related Topix: Ada, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Wyoming, MI, Ottawa County, MI

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

Severe thunderstorm headed toward Grand Rapids area; warning until 4:30

Posted by The National Weather Service June 06, 2008 15:57PM Categories: Breaking News The National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing penny size hail ...

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI, Weather, Weidman, MI, Coral, MI

Sun Jun 08, 2008

MLive.com

Lifting yard waste ban may help landfill gas be greener

Talk about green energy. That bag of grass clippings from your yard could someday become electricity.

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Related Topix: Saugatuck, MI, Zeeland, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Home schoolers get personalized commencement

By Beth Loechler Daniel Crawford and 22 of his closest high school friends are having a party Friday.

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Related Topix: Ada, MI

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