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

Friday Jul 18 | Grand Rapids Press

Head-on crash on Kalamazoo Avenue injures three

Head-on crash on Kalamazoo Avenue injures three By Garret M. Ellison KENTWOOD -- Three people were injured, at least one critically, in a head-on crash Thursday on Kalamazoo Avenue SE, north of 60th Street.

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Related Topix: Kentwood, MI, Kalamazoo, MI

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Kentwood, Caledonia students lobby for levy for new library

Kentwood, Caledonia students lobby for levy for new library By Julie Makarewicz KENTWOOD -- Dylan Rogers jumped on the hay wagon and began arranging oversized books with titles such as "Lord of the Flies," ...

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Related Topix: Wyoming, MI, Books, Harry Potter, Kentwood, MI

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Outdoor kitchen keeps family close to lakeside fun

Brad and Cindy Masse love spending time outside at their lakefront house, so the desire for an outdoor kitchen was natural.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Bar-B-Q, Recipes

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

One dies when house explodes in Yankee Springs

One person died after an explosion and fire this morning at a home near Gun Lake, fire officials said.

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Related Topix: Barry County, MI, Wayland, MI

Mon Jun 23, 2008

WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

Allegan County motorcycle chase ends in crash

A police pursuit throughout Allegan County of a motorcyclist ended in a crash miles later Saturday morning.

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Related Topix: Allegan County, MI, Dorr, MI

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Capital

These folks are dressed to kilt

Robert Wallace is a Dockers kind of guy. Like most men, he buys off the rack for much of his wardrobe.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

Reason Magazine

Artifact: Hear! Hear the pipes are calling

Nothing says "Scotland" like the great Highland bagpipe, that unwieldy contraption of air, tubing, and hide.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Inventions

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Asbury Park Press Online

Try these helpful hints from readers

Dear Heloise: I wanted to remind readers of one very important thing that people should do when leaving their pets in the care of someone else.

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

Star-Press

Dear Heloise: Two good hints

Dear Heloise: I've worked at a veterinary hospital for many years and would like to share a couple of hints with you.

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Wed Jun 04, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Missing children found safe at Caledonia park

When her son Jacob and his friend Jamin, both 4, went missing during a church outing Sunday at Lakeside Park, Rachael Pilkinton remained calm as she looked for them.

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Related Topix: Kent County, MI

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Fire disrupts night at Crowne Plaza hotel

A fire in an unoccupied third-floor room at the Crowne Plaza hotel filled part of the building with smoke and led to an evacuation late Sunday.

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Related Topix: Kentwood, MI

Sat May 31, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Sisters feather their Nest with eclectic mix

In looking for a home for their new store, sisters Marcia Wals and Sandra Haverkamp saw the East Hills business district as a perfect nesting spot.

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

Sun May 25, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Prep school finds home, principal

Hadley's first day on the job will be June 23. He said his marching orders are an enhanced focus on community policing, a diverse command staff and an internal-affairs office that is "transparent." Click here ...

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Related Topix: Kentwood, MI, Wyoming, MI, Walker, MI

Tue May 20, 2008

Holland Sentinel

Zeeland council may release company from contract

The city of Zeeland may release a construction company from the remainder of its contract for the construction of the city's new street maintenance facility.

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Sun May 18, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

As enrollments drop, more West Michigan school districts are laying off more teachers this year

“I'm a West Ottawa grad myself. I'm committed to the district and I hope to be hired back, but it would probably be in another new capacity.”

Several area school districts are laying off teachers because administrators expect fewer students in the fall, due to blue-collar job losses and a smaller-than-usual incoming kindergarten class. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Grand Haven, MI, Forest Hills, MI, Family, Kids, Education Etc., Allendale, MI

Fri May 16, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Cornerstone student graduates, despite loss of sister

“He's got a great sense of humor. People all the time help to push him between classes. They don't do it as a job, they really enjoy his presence.”

Mother's Day is twice as sweet for Saheedah Dillard, now that her oldest daughter, Jordyn, has a sister. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Mother's Day, Kentwood, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Junction, MI

Wed May 14, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Caledonia will ask township to help buy tornado siren

“A new siren is like an insurance policy for our residents. No one really wants to spend the money, but it would provide a safer environment”

Even before deadly tornadoes ripped through the Midwest over the weekend, this community was wrestling with the idea of replacing its warning siren so residents would know about approaching severe weather. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Weather

Mon May 12, 2008

WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

Caledonia debates emergency siren

“It would be nice to be able to notify people and at least have them take shelter and be aware of a problem before it gets there”

One West Michigan community is debating taxpayer funding for an emergency siren. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

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Related Topix: Kent County, MI, Weather

Sat May 10, 2008

Grand Rapids Press

Legislators hear pleas for changes to MBT

“Many businesses did not like the Single Business Tax but, today, many businesses would say, 'Let's return to the SBT,' ”

Legislators hear pleas for changes to MBT By Chris Knape CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP -- There were pleas for relief from the state's tax on taxes, "the surcharge," and even a few people wistful for the often-loathed ... via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Kent County, MI

Thu May 08, 2008

Manawatu Evening Standard

More coast land for sale

“This isn't Wellington or Auckland. At $100 a square metre I'm being realistic.”

PATITI POINT REAL ESTATE: Trevor Huxford on the light industrial land he intends to sell. via Manawatu Evening Standard

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

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