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From Memphis to Michigan on bicycle
A journey came to an end in West Michigan Tuesday. One couple traveled from Memphis to Michigan, on bicycles.
West Michigan tea parties protest federal spending
To show her displeasure for the direction of American politics and government at Saturday's anti-tax tea party in Grandville, Ida Pettibone put her own twist on the words of statesman Patrick Henry.
Best Biking Trails in Grand Rapids, Michigan
For a moderate sized urban area that is rather unfriendly to bikers - there are no bike lanes and drivers are generally unaccommodating to cyclists - Grand Rapids, Michigan is home to a somewhat surprising number of bike trails.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Caledonia: Board of Education approves budget, $500,000 in cuts
The Board of Education approved a proposed 2009-2010 budget that cut about $500,000 in spending -- one of the lowest projected deficits among West Michigan school districts.
Statewide log cabin tour June 28
Even as a child, Laura K. Hall dreamed of having a bit of land under her feet and a patch of sky overhead.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Cabin Fever: Tour offers look at log structures
Fulfilling a dream: David Hall and his dog, Kaytob, walk past their cabin as they do chores while his wife, Laura, works in a garden on 10 acres in Newaygo County.
After loss of son, Byron Center mother helps other grieving parents see light again
Kim Gill lost her son Patrick in an auto accident 10 years ago. There was a time when Kim Gill was certain she would never smile again.
Ex-Grand Rapids couple open log home to visitors
WHITE CLOUD, Mich. - Laura Hall says she's living her childhood dream, as she and husband David share a 960-square-foot log cabin near White Cloud.
Sons prepare to take over E. Miedema
Ashley Bentley Dave Miedema, president of E. Miedema & Sons Inc., Byron Center, Mich., examines a tray of cabbage transplants in the company's greenhouse.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Opinion: From garden to Gouda -- buying fresh is best
"Buy local" and "support local" have become so trendy it's virtually impossible to talk about food or the economy without using the jargon.
Fuel cost offers only some relief to shippers
BYRON CENTER, Mich. - Diesel costs may not be as high as they have been the past year or two, but transportation costs remain a burden for Michigan shippers.
Perin Labardee, 3, of Grandville, left, gets a hug from Olivia Zoulek, 3, of Byron Center, as the two wait backstage at Rosa Parks Circle to perform "God is Love," with Integrity School of Dance Arts Friday during Festival of the Arts 2009.
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts has announced the winners of its 58th annual Art Fair.
Ex-offenders get spiritual guidance at Certification for the Incarcerated ministries in Wyoming
When Michigan prisoners are released into society, they find themselves with a criminal record, often with little education and immersed in a decrepit economy.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Three-vehicle crash at 68th Street and Wilson Avenue sends two people to hospital Sunday
A three-car crash at the corner of 68th Street and Wilson Avenue in Byron Center Sunday afternoon sent two people to the hospital.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Michigan's trails a great draw for communities
I was reminded over Memorial Day of what a good deal rail-trails are for local communities.
Arrest Warrents For Former Byron Center School Board Prez and Wife
'Til felonies do them part. The former president of the Byron Center school board and his wife are facing arrest, together.
Ridenours perform Saturday in Byron Center
Pianist Rich Ridenour will team up with his trumpet player son, Brandon, to perform "Trumpet Invasion" at the Van Singel Fine Arts Center in Byron Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Kent County, Granger open renewable energy plant at South Kent Landfill, carbon credits ready soon
After more than two years of planning and construction, Kent County Public Works and Granger Electric of Byron Center recently cut the ribbon on a new biomass electrical plant at the South Kent Landfill, 300 100th St.
Health, fitness event for seniors at Ada Park ADA TOWNSHIP -- Seniors, mark your calendars for Wednesday, when Ada Park celebrates the 16th annual national Senior Health & Fitness Day.
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