East Grand Rapids News Archives

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.

"If the military all tells Congress don't do it, it'll take us longer than it should," said Senator Carl Levin of Michigan.

ArtPrize's top 10 felt the glory Thursday evening. But ArtPrize still has another list that didn't see a celebration: its 25 most controversial.

A Howard City man who works as Wyoming's fire marshal has been named the state's Fire Inspector of the Year.

As he pushed a quarter into a parking meter on Monroe Center NW on Tuesday, Ron Brown was glad to hear he soon will be able to pay by making with a call on his cell phone.

The East Grand Rapids Community Center and the Kent District Library branch will be on tour Saturday.

A 13 On Your Side investigation uncovers a growing number of complaints against a well known business man.

The Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce honored a school district mom with its Volunteer of the Year Award.