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Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Wearable pride in Michigan: Forest Hills graduates promote mitten T-shirts
Sure, some people might be flipping one gesture as they leave Michigan for greener pastures.
Let us turn from fear, threats to friendship, empathy toward people of other faiths
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.
Police offer $25,000 reward in Deanie Peters case; Forest Hills student disappeared in 1981
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.
Exam schedule delays 'Twilight Saga: New Moon' movie plans for some students
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.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
'American Idol' finalist Matt Giraud swings through Grand Rapids on first solo tour
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.
Administrators remind motorists of bus rules
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.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Forest Hills middle school orchestras team up
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 schools brace for the loss of further funding
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.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Forest Hills schools plan budget forums
The school district plans a series of forums on the effects of the state's budget crisis.
Gonzo's Guide: ArtPrize is over but fall fun is just beginning
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.
Ada to Zeeland briefs: Allendale Christian School bans peanuts
Allendale Christian School is going peanut-free to accommodate those with allergies.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Can Lansing do two years of budgeting in one? West Michigan leaders...
West Michigan city and school district leaders have a mixed reaction to the effort by Gov.
Season 7's Top 10 'American Idols': Where are they now?
'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.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Byron Township farmer's cheese business expands, but success is not measured in dollars
Caption / Abstract: Barbara Jenness, of Byron Center, greets her goats Thursday at home where she runs Dogwood Farm and Dancing Goat Creamery.
Suspect assaults employee; flees with merchandise
The Kent County Sheriff's Department is looking for the individual responsible for assaulting a grocery store employee and stealing some items.
Parents Concerned About President's Back-to-School Speech
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 Idol' on the road: Kalamazoo's Matt Giraud is a fan, critic favorite on tour
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.
West Michigan school districts say they are locked in to millions in...
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.