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Things are heating up in Ionia County, with Republican challengers stepping out of the shadows and into the political spotlight. via Grand Rapids Press

Rock band Tantric has reformulated, with a new lineup and aptly named album, "The End Begins." The band hits West Michigan Thursday night for a headlining show at The Intersection, 133 Grandville Ave. via Grand Rapids Press

Police say a vehicle hit a child in Ionia County's Orleans Township. It happened around 1:45 p.m. today on Peterson Rd. via WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Voter turnout higher than expected early, say local clerks Local election officials say voter turnout for a number of school and municipal elections has been brisk today -- especially in areas where ... via Grand Rapids Press

A 2-year-old boy is in a hospital after police say his mother accidentally backed her vehicle over him in a driveway. via WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

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Two Alma College students have been selected to attend the inaugural Clinton Global Initiative University Conference at Tulane University March 14-16 in New Orleans. via WQAC-FM Alma

Emergency crews used the jaws of life to get a man out of his pick-up truck after he crashed it into a tree Friday morning. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

A Wayland man has died following a crash on icy roads. It happened just after midnight Friday on 9th Street and 142nd Avenue. via WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Bentham's Riverfront Restaurant -- This Amway Grand Plaza Hotel restaurant offers basic food with a fabulous view of the Grand River and its bridges; popular for before or after downtown events; parking free ... via Grand Rapids Press

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IONIA - Ionia County courtrooms with take a step into the digital age with a planned upgrade of equipment. via Lansing State Journal

Ionia County residents should be on the lookout for bats and other dead animals after the Michigan Department of Agriculture reported rabies cases reaching an all-time high. via Sentinel-Standard