With Thanksgiving just days away, Mel Trotter Ministries is gearing up to distribute hundreds of food boxes to needy people in West Michigan.

There are changes to the state's daycare laws, thanks to two mothers from Middleville who fought the system and got results.

Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes & Noble bookstore Nov. 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

HOW DO I DO THAT? Visit one of the estimated 500 to 1,500 turkey farms, called backyard suppliers, throughout the state that raise 100 to 200 birds a season, according to George House, executive director of Michigan Allied Poultry Industries.

Rojean Sprague knows there is more to teach than what's in textbooks. "We spend time studying the Constitution and the principles that make our country great," said Sprague, a Thornapple Kellogg Middle School eighth-grade social studies teacher.

Applications for the village manager position until Dec. 31. The Village Council fired George Strand in September, and members said they wanted to create a more detailed job description before filling the position again.

Members of the U.S. armed forces with known Michigan ties who died in 2009 supporting military operations in Afghanistan: - Army Cpl.

A truck crashed into a Kent County home Thursday, started a fire and sent a man to the hospital.

Emergency crews are investigating a vehicle crash into a home in Gaines Township.

A Middleville man wound up at Metro Health after losing control behind the wheel and slamming into the back of a house in the Dutton area Thursday afternoon.

A 47-year-old Middleville man was taken to the hospital today after he crashed his truck into a house while apparently suffering from a medical condition, Kent County sheriff's deputies said.

Lisa Snyder of Middleville is protecting children at her bus stop from accidents and predators trying to pick up children.

U.S. Marine Sergeant Nathan DeWeerd is now safely home from the war in Afghanistan.

Project improves access for voters with disabilities Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today that Thornapple Township in Barry County is receiving $1,800 to improve polling place access to the Village of Middleville Hall.

Child daycare laws may change. This after a Michigan woman who baby sits her neighbors kids is accused of breaking the law because she doesn't have a daycare license.

Lisa Snyder, left, watches kids play at their bus stop, which is also her driveway, Friday, Sept.

The state of Michigan determined in recent days that bureaucrats in Lansing are better-equipped to determine who should watch your kids at the bus stop than parents.

Michael Graham hosts a talk show on 96.9 WTKK. T hey are from the government, and they don't want you to help.

Sept. 29: Michigan mom Lisa Snyder could face misdemeanor charges for caring for her neighbors' kids for free.

A Michigan representative has proposed a bill that would allow families to leave their children in the care of friends without repercussions.