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Group urges raising more money to fix MI roads
... a list Monday of cities and counties with the largest amount of bad roads. Detroit led the list, followed by Grand Rapids. Wayne, Oakland and Genesee counties had the most miles of roads in poor condition. Oceana, Osceola and Calhoun counties had ... Comment?
Report finds Grand Rapids has second-worst roads in Michigan
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... in September. West Michigan transportation leaders dispute the findings of a report released today saying Grand Rapids ranks second in the state for worst roads. But they say the issue highlights the need to increase road funding. A report released ... Comment?
McDonald's Fire: Customers Evacuated From Fryer Fire
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The McDonald's restaurant at 28th Street and Madison Street SE was evacuated Monday morning when a fryer caught fire. Grand Rapids fire crews put the fire out shortly after 10:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. When fire units left, investigators and health department officials were on the scene. Comment?
Huntington Bank adds insurance in Michigan
... Huntington Insurance Inc. , a unit of Huntington Bancshares Inc., recently added three sales agents in Grand Rapids as it begins to target the Michigan market. The move follows the bank's strategy of extending the insurance business - acquired ... Comment?
West Michigan police employ high-tech devices in pursuit of bad guys
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... some officers to access the city's computer network while on patrol and send Nixle updates from the field. East Grand Rapids Public Safety: Digital cameras on patrol cars When an East Grand Rapids Public Safety officer pulls over a motorist, a ... Comment?
Barnes & Noble to Host First Sarah Palin Book Signing for Going...
Barnes & Noble, Inc. , the world's largest bookseller, announced today that Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate, will kick off the book tour for her new autobiography, Going Rogue: An American Life, with a book signing at the Woodland Mall Barnes & Noble in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comment?
Fort Hood killings prompt extra grief for Grand Rapids Army veteran
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... breathe. Everything is green," recalled Kolakowski, 25, a 2002 Wyoming Rogers High School graduate living in Grand Rapids who saw three combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. "For something like this to happen - it's horrible no matter how you look ... Comment?
ArtPrize artist accused of hitting police officer offered plea deal
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Colette Gee, the ArtPrize artist accused of getting physical with a police officer at a downtown tavern, has the opportunity to plead guilty and the city attorney will recommend no jail time from a Grand Rapids District Court judge. Comment?
... against urban Indians. Two years ago he protested the closing of a Native American alternative school in Grand Rapids. Ned Blackhawk He will speak 12:45 p.m. Saturday at L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton St. Blackhawk has authored an award-winning ... Comment?
Student, 16, pleads guilty to bringing gun to Creston High School
... gun in his pants and shells in his pocket when he was arrested Sept. 15 at Creston High School , according to Grand Rapids Police. He remains in the juvenile detention center on $40,000 bond until his next hearing scheduled for Nov. 24. Glasper ... Comment?
GR couple injured after motorcycle hits deer
A Grand Rapids couple was seriously injured Saturday after their motorcycle collided with a deer in Crockery Township. Comment?
Grand Rapids roads rank 2nd worst in Michigan
A Lansing-based group created to track the state of Michigan's roads says that Grand Rapids has 200 miles of roads that rank in poor condition - placing the city with the second worst roads in the state. Comment?
... that AirTran was his "primary target" for a low-fare carrier for the airport. For more on this story visit the Grand Rapids Business Journal online. Comment?
Lean hiring for holidays
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... part-time workers more hours this time of year. But the decision wasn't driven by the recession, he said. The Grand Rapids, Mich., company routinely keeps a relatively stable workforce. 'We don't hire a lot of folks at the holidays,' he said. 'Our ... Comment?
ACT presents awards to seven recipients
... states of Colorado and Illinois. * The ACT Employer of Excellence Award recognized Wolverine Coil Spring in Grand Rapids, Mich. * The ACT Workforce Readiness Award was presented to Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan. * The ACT ... Comment?
Names and Faces in Business for Nov. 7
... Rebranding Michigan Health Michigan Attorney Guide Detroit Auto Show Contacts Business Review Grand Rapids Press Kalamazoo Gazette Muskegon Chronicle MLive.com REGIONS Business Review SBA lending: Down sharply in FY 2009 MORE >> Grand Rapids ... Comment?
Grand Rapids : Grand Rapids Business Journal: Grand Rapids airport eyes low-cost airline
... that AirTran was his "primary target" for a low-fare carrier for the airport. For more on this story visit the Grand Rapids Business Journal online. Comment?
Bicyclist seriously injured in crash with semi at East Paris and Cascade Road
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A bicyclist sustained a severe leg fracture early today after a collision with a semi-truck at East Paris Avenue SE and Cascade Road. Comment?
Caledonia Township OKs downsized Davenport University addition
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... team." Some university staff members are still housed in offices at the former Fulton Street campus in Grand Rapids. Administrators said they want to eventually have all faculty at the W.A. Lettinga Campus, 6191 Kraft Ave. SE. Rick Jensen, news ... Comment?
Tax breaks for animal care? Grand Rapids-area pet owners are divided on legislation
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... spent on grooming and boarding: $3.2 billion Source: Survey conducted by American Pet Products Association Grand Rapids resident Riley Lamar has two cats but has a hard time understanding why pet care should get a tax credit when people are ... Comment?