Forest Hills News

The Michigan Attorney General's office wants to know why some pharmacies sell Tamiflu , commonly used to treat children for H1N1 , at a higher cost than others, based on a statewide survey.

Sure, some people might be flipping one gesture as they leave Michigan for greener pastures.

Despite all the mess, we have much to be thankful for. For instance, we can be thankful not every store began putting out Christmas displays before Halloween.

Authorities said today there is a $25,000 reward available for information that leads cold case investigators to the slaying suspect or the body of Deanie Peters, a 14-year-old who vanished 28 years ago.

Studying for exams will take priority over the "New Moon" movie for West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle School student Jen Richardson ,15. She has read the book at least seven times.

Keeping up with his "American Idol" alumni Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, buzzing down to Nashville to record a song for an upcoming jazz/country duets album and rehearsing for shows this week have Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud nice and busy.

All traffic must stop for school buses picking up or dropping off students, even on busy four-lane thoroughfares like Cascade Road, say Forest Hills district administrators.

The combined orchestras of Forest Hills Central, Northern Hills and Eastern middle schools plan to perform in the ninth Forest Hills String Extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. today at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest Hill Ave.

MICHIGAN The budget stalemate in Lansing could be coming to an end. Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop could send the last six, unsigned, budget bills to Governor Jennifer Granholm as early as Tuesday.

The school district plans a series of forums on the effects of the state's budget crisis.

Wow, this is my first Top 5 column in a while that doesn't mention ArtPrize. While we all recover from the 18-day international art competition, it's time to look ahead at some other cool things happening in Grand Rapids this week.

Allendale Christian School is going peanut-free to accommodate those with allergies.

West Michigan city and school district leaders have a mixed reaction to the effort by Gov.

'Idol' Season 7 stars: In front are Chikezie and Brooke White. In rear, from left, are Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson, season winner David Cook, Ramiele Malubay, Jason Castro, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and Michael Johns.

Caption / Abstract: Barbara Jenness, of Byron Center, greets her goats Thursday at home where she runs Dogwood Farm and Dancing Goat Creamery.

The Kent County Sheriff's Department is looking for the individual responsible for assaulting a grocery store employee and stealing some items.

The first day of school is turning into a national political debate. School districts across West Michigan have been fielding dozens of calls from parents, who are concerned about a live speech President Obama is scheduled to deliver to students on Tuesday.

American Idols on tour: Clockwise from front: Megan Joy, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Anoop Desai, Michael Sarver and Allison Iraheta.

The region's school districts have made deep cuts and fear a financial crisis next year when federal stimulus money disappears.

Four of the five districts accepting the most school choice students this fall border on Grand Rapids, but city educators say they are not worried about an exodus.