Forest Hills News

After-school Chinese and Spanish classes for preschoolers through fourth-graders are set to continue next month through Forest Hills Community Services.

Since spring, West Michigan public schools have cut or drawn from savings $104 million, a Press analysis of 34 districts shows.

As H1N1 spread through the United States, school nurses have been on the front lines, managing serious flu outbreaks and working to keep students safe and teachers and parents informed.

Sarah Berry "Sally" Seidman was a leader in West Michigan society and art circles until the mid-1970s, when she and her husband, L. William "Bill" Seidman, moved to Washington, D.C., to join President Ford's administration.

Matt Giraud had his "swagger on high" Saturday at his first solo concert, warmly engaging the sold-out crowd with his marvelous voice, gorgeous piano playing and outsized charm.

The Michigan Attorney General's office wants to know why some pharmacies sell Tamiflu , commonly used to treat children for H1N1 , at a higher cost than others, based on a statewide survey.

Sure, some people might be flipping one gesture as they leave Michigan for greener pastures.

Despite all the mess, we have much to be thankful for. For instance, we can be thankful not every store began putting out Christmas displays before Halloween.

Authorities said today there is a $25,000 reward available for information that leads cold case investigators to the slaying suspect or the body of Deanie Peters, a 14-year-old who vanished 28 years ago.

Studying for exams will take priority over the "New Moon" movie for West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle School student Jen Richardson ,15. She has read the book at least seven times.

Keeping up with his "American Idol" alumni Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, buzzing down to Nashville to record a song for an upcoming jazz/country duets album and rehearsing for shows this week have Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud nice and busy.

All traffic must stop for school buses picking up or dropping off students, even on busy four-lane thoroughfares like Cascade Road, say Forest Hills district administrators.

The combined orchestras of Forest Hills Central, Northern Hills and Eastern middle schools plan to perform in the ninth Forest Hills String Extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. today at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave.

MICHIGAN The budget stalemate in Lansing could be coming to an end. Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop could send the last six, unsigned, budget bills to Governor Jennifer Granholm as early as Tuesday.

The school district plans a series of forums on the effects of the state's budget crisis.

Wow, this is my first Top 5 column in a while that doesn't mention ArtPrize. While we all recover from the 18-day international art competition, it's time to look ahead at some other cool things happening in Grand Rapids this week.

Allendale Christian School is going peanut-free to accommodate those with allergies.

West Michigan city and school district leaders have a mixed reaction to the effort by Gov.

'Idol' Season 7 stars: In front are Chikezie and Brooke White. In rear, from left, are Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson, season winner David Cook, Ramiele Malubay, Jason Castro, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and Michael Johns.

Caption / Abstract: Barbara Jenness, of Byron Center, greets her goats Thursday at home where she runs Dogwood Farm and Dancing Goat Creamery.