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Nov 7, 2007 | Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

Will alcohol sales stir on-the-rocks economy?

“We've got to be able to compete. Otherwise, our downtown is going to die”

The words must gall as downtown Hudsonville fights to stay vital. "Come see us in Grandville," says the sign in the dusty window of a closed Chrysler dealership. via Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

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Related Topix: Allegan County, MI, Allegan, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Holland, MI

Mon Nov 05, 2007

WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

Teen released from hospital after accident

One of three Byron Center High School students injured in a weekend crash is out of the hospital. via WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

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Grand Rapids Press

Three Byron Center students injured in crash

Following a summer of tragedy in the Byron Center Schools community, students and staff are reeling again after a crash injured three teens late Saturday. via Grand Rapids Press

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MLive.com

Teachers, administrators unhappy about MEAP retake

“You can't just ask 18 to 20 business people to reschedule.”

The Grand Rapids Press In Wyoming, West Elementary Principal Mike Sturm waved goodbye and "did a little jig" when he mailed 11 boxes of completed MEAP tests back to the state Department of Education last week. via MLive.com

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

Sun Nov 04, 2007

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Byron Center Students Hospitalized After Crash

Three Byron Center High School students went to the hospital after a three car accident Saturday night. via WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Kent County, MI

Sat Nov 03, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

Bands compete at state

Ten high school bands from Allegan, Kent and Ottawa counties have earned the right to compete with 30 bands from across the state at the 28th Annual Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship this ... via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Allegan, MI, Belding, MI, Comstock Park, MI, Grandville, MI

Thu Nov 01, 2007

Ann Arbor News

GR man sued over plans for Harry Potter book

“We recommend people run out and buy whatever she writes, but this is different. "Steve can not understand why she wouldn't be supportive now. What does she do next, come after the Lexicon?”

Posted by The Grand Rapids Press November 01, 2007 04:04AM Categories: Breaking News Author J.K. Rowling and the maker of the "Harry Potter" films are suing a Muskegon publisher and a Grand Rapids-area man over ... via Ann Arbor News

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Related Topix: Cutlerville, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Grand Rapids Metro, Harry Potter, Books

Mon Oct 29, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

MRSA hits Wyoming elementary school

A student at Huntington Woods Elementary School is out sick today with MRSA. It is the district's first reported case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, an infection that this month has hit schools ... via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Comstock Park, MI, East Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI, Huntington Woods, MI

Wed Oct 24, 2007

Ann Arbor News

Another local school reports staph infection

“We cleaned the school last night and we are working with the Health Department and our school nurse and are taking precautions”

A student at Comstock Park's Pine Island Elementary has contracted the antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection known as MRSA, administrators said this morning. via Ann Arbor News

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Related Topix: Comstock Park, MI, MRSA, Health, East Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

Mon Oct 22, 2007

Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

Student contracts staph infection

“We are confident that we've taken every step necessary”

Posted by The Grand Rapids Press October 22, 2007 22:51PM Categories: Breaking News BYRON TOWNSHIP -- Byron Center schools custodians cleaned the Nickels Intermediate building for three hours today after a ... via Latest News - The Grand Rapids Press ...

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI, East Grand Rapids, MI, Kent County, MI

Sat Oct 20, 2007

Oceana's Herald-Journal

Siblings win 2 for grandpa

“That's really something to hear.”

' He stood there, near the finish line, waiting to see if maybe, just maybe, his dream would come true. via Oceana's Herald-Journal

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Related Topix: Middleville, MI, Hesperia, MI

Thu Oct 18, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

Student fundraising takes new direction

“We told people that students wouldn't be selling anything this year, and I think people appreciated it and pledged generously.”

Wanna buy a tub of cookie dough? Super-sized candy bar? Crock of processed cheese? Maybe a scented candle and gift wrap? Parents of schoolchildren can grow weary of the questions. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Ottawa County, MI, Grand Haven, MI

Tue Oct 16, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

Domino's Pizza on Byron Center SW robbed

Police are searching for a man who witnesses say used a gun to hold up the Domino's Pizza store at 3649 Byron Center Ave. via Grand Rapids Press

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Grand Rapids Press

Late furniture maker loved carving

“His Lord was important, and that translated down into the business in terms of quality and standards of business”

John Merrit Taylor left his mark on the Grand Rapids furniture industry with his love for wood carving, but his son said it was the elder Taylor's Christian faith that guided him through his life and career. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI, Big Rapids, MI

Sun Oct 14, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

In their wildest dreams, they just hope for essentials

“I didn't want her to have to worry about having Hillary's wisdom teeth taken out.”

For Connie Dinnan-Cobb and her family, hard times just kept getting harder. Her husband, David Cobb, died in 2002 from cancer. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Wisdom Teeth, Health, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Fri Oct 12, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

Lights back on in Byron Center

Posted by The Grand Rapids Press October 10, 2007 08:10AM Categories: Breaking News BYRON CENTER -- Power has been restored after a tree came down on a power line early this morning. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

Wed Oct 10, 2007

Saipan Tribune

Historic WWII photos of Saipan unearthed

“I knew they were special, just how special I wasn't sure until recently”

GRAND RAPIDS, Michig an-Recently discovered rare Kodachrome slides taken on a remote Pacific Island during World War II will lead Gregg Hagley of Grand Rapids and his two sons on a historic journey. via Saipan Tribune

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Related Topix: Ada, MI, Oceania, Northern Mariana Islands, World News, History in the News, Grand Rapids, MI

Mon Oct 08, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

Public invited for peek at trail's missing link

“That's a pretty good match we're able to do and we think it will help secure those other grants”

A missing link in an extensive West Michigan trail system could become reality by 2009 when officials hope to fund the 13-mile Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids, MI, Macatawa, MI, Holland, MI, Grand Rapids Metro

Fri Oct 05, 2007

WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

Metro Health Transfer A Success

It was a successful transfer of patients for the new Metro Health Hospital. Over 100 patients had to be moved from the Grand Rapids facility to Wyoming. via WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

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Related Topix: Wyoming, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, Grand Rapids, MI

Wed Oct 03, 2007

Grand Rapids Press

Pistachio bundt cake a light dessert treat

“It's just a wonderful dessert for company.”

Light and moist, Beth Colburn's pistachio bundt cake makes a delicious alternative to heavier desserts. via Grand Rapids Press

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Related Topix: Grand Ledge, MI, Cake, Baked Goods, Life, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Pudding

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