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Gerald Ford's death, city growth top local headlines from the 2000s
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... soldiers who had died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Public mourning for former President Gerald Ford , an East Grand Rapids native who died in 2006, also topped local headlines. Other big stories included the opening of the South Beltline, or M-6, the ... Comment?
Municipal sewer rates increasing Jan. 1 in Alpine Township
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Food pantry donations sought from East Grand Rapids
At any moment, about 38 million Americans do not have enough to eat. That's one out of every eight people. Comment?
Flory Silverstein, of East Grand Rapids, received her door knocker in 1941 as a house warming gift from friends who collect antiques. Comment?
Quadraphonic lead guitarist Conrad Marshall prepares for first gig since heart transplant
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... entirely sure what I'll be thinking about," said Marshall, who lives with his parents, Greg and Cathy, in East Grand Rapids. "I'm really excited about getting back and playing and seeing how people react to what we're doing. If there's five people ... Comment?
... died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville, Ky. Born April 9, 1930, in East Grand Rapids, Mich., she married Stanley Trumbo April 9, 1950. He died Sept. 16, 2009. She spent much of her life in Illinois and Florida ... Comment?
East Grand Rapids school board plans to go ahead with cuts
The school district has another month of funding without the second, $127 per-student cut in state funds, but the Board of Education has decided to act as if that reduction is still coming. Comment?
Bond funds to expand East Grand Rapids schools' wireless service
The school district is using the last of the technology cash from a 2006 bond issue to broaden its wireless network. Comment?
West Michigan holiday shoppers spending more, but focus is on lower-priced items
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Katie Lauten wraps holiday gifts Friday afternoon at Hot Mama in East Grand Rapids. Comment?
Column: Focusing on the meaning of the Advent season makes gift-getting seem less important
... in an MSU basketball jersey and a pink tutu. It happened this week at St. Stephen Catholic School in East Grand Rapids. Eighth-grader Tino Hoban, attired in proper Herod regalia, walked down the hallway as St. Stephen's 260 or so pupils lined either ... Comment?
... Georgie's Consignment Clothing in Ada.Another is Rosa's Closet, which opened two years ago this month in East Grand Rapids. Both offer great savings on some of the biggest names in women's fashion - Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Banana Republic, J. ... Comment?
East Grand Rapids PTA officers say parents could help as office staff to save other jobs
The president and treasurer of Lakeside Elementary's PTA say the district has an untapped resource: parent volunteers. Comment?
Spencer Township man dead after tree cutting accident
... me after dark. He was pronounced dead on the scene and transported to Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids for an autopsy. Comment?
Two new members join East Grand Rapids City Commission
Two new and one incumbent members of the City Commission were recently sworn in. Comment?
Plainfield Township officials debate who would review criminal background checks
... accountability," she said. "It's called following the law." Recommend Recommend ( 0 ) Two new members join East Grand Rapids City Commission Comment?
Some on East Grand Rapids Planning Commission concerned about aesthetics of wind energy systems
Planning Commission members don't want to move so fast on wind energy conservation systems. Comment?
East Grand Rapids school leaders make cuts to social workers, warns 'dozens' more coming
With the first teaching job eliminated for next semester, East Grand Rapids school district officials warned Monday night there are "heartwrenching" decisions ahead for next year. Comment?
11 West Michigan schools make list of 'America's Best High Schools'
... At the silver level are: Grand Rapids City Middle-High School Forest Hills Central Forest Hills Eastern East Grand Rapids Kent City Grand Haven Spring Lake Black River Public School in Holland. At the bronze level are: Godfrey Lee Kelloggsville ... Comment?
Grand Rapids, Holland, East Grand Rapids, Northview and Cedar Springs public schools are surrounded by closed districts, but made the call the remain open early this morning. Comment?
Third-graders quiz Press editor on newspaper business
The students in Mr. Pullen's third-grade class at Lakeside Elementary School in East Grand Rapids put me right to work when I visited them not long ago. Comment?