East Grand Rapids News

Water and sewer bills probably will increase by 12.4 percent to 16.2 percent next year, according to a proposed rate chart that will be presented to the City Commission on Tuesday.

The bar in the East Grand Rapids home of Molly and Robert Tholl features a copper bulkhead.

What keeps you from using the bus? Or using it more often than you do now? The city will host one of the six meetings being held on the future of The Rapid.

The list of items up for bid in Saturday's Harvesting for Education auction is getting longer.

The Rapid is looking for your help in crafting a new "Master Plan" that will guide the operations of the quasi-governmental bus service into the years ahead.

A local design-build contractor will pick up a $1.45-million renovation contract from the city by Christmas.

The owners of Graydon's Crossing , damaged by a two-alarm blaze on Sunday, are waiting until Monday to meet with the fire department and insurance company officials to learn the extent of the damages.

After serving 10 years on a busy Planning Commission, Chairman Jeff Dills is ready to move onto the City Commission.

The city is geared up for one of the quietest elections on record with three unopposed candidates and no ballot issues.

A surge in people seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms is stressing local hospitals' emergency rooms.

Voters will be asked Nov. 3 to approve a surcharge on all phones to continue the county's 911 service.

Rick and Brenda Beerhorst may live in the heart of the city, but they want their six children to know where their food comes from.

Man on the street - How do you feel about Judge Servaas and the courthouse possibly leaving Rockford? by Ana Olvers Posted By SquireNews On October 22, 2009 @ 3:45 am In News No Comments [1] "I agree with the consolidation.

An alert homeowner suspicious about a van parked at his neighbor's house helped police nab three teen burglars Thursday after a short foot chase.

Jon Ferrier, of Grand Rapids, was surprised to see his bike route on the Kent Trails blocked by a crowd of people Wednesday but was pleased to learn it was an award ceremony honoring the city as a "bicycle friendly Community". "It's great," said Ferrier, who frequently uses the trail for riding.

It's home to a city that has gone from being the furniture capital of North America to a fledgling hub of medical research.

Mariah Thompson has learned plenty from her teachers at Northview High School, but thinks they're clueless when it comes to dancing.

Derek Jackson just got some very big, talented company in the 2010 Central Michigan Basketball recruiting class.

The renovation of Wealthy Field cost the Joint Facilities Committee just over $35,000, instead of the $125,000 originally estimated.

Enrollment at an online high school that might be at the head of a growing trend is up almost 60 percent from last spring.