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Thursday May 16 | MLive.com

Michigan's sweet cherry crop in good shape despite cold spring, growers and packers say

These Regina sweet cherries are in full bloom and will become juicy in about six weeks.

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Wed May 15, 2013

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Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi embracing new East Coast recruiting...

Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi knows the recruiting value of playing football games in the state of New Jersey.

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Wed May 08, 2013

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Injured Kent County deputy recovering from police chase, says suspect needed "to be off the street"

Kent County Sheriff's deputy Scott Abbatoy is pictured at the Kent County Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

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Fri May 03, 2013

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New collaboration beer from 10 Grand Rapids breweries hits tap handles this weekend

Ten area breweries have joined forces to create a rye IPA called "#55555513." Each brewery has produced its own version of the beer, which will be offered starting Sunday, May 5. The beer gets its creative name based on its alcohol by volume percentage , International Bitterness Units and release date .

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Village of Sparta buys former rodeo grounds in 'money-saving' move

This sign was posted on the Sparta Rodeo grounds last year when rodeo officials thought they would be bringing a rodeo back to Sparta.

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Photo of the Week: Duffy Daugherty's crystal ball

Coach Hugh "Duffy" Daugherty and two players hold a crystal ball trophy in 1962.

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Fri Apr 19, 2013

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Rogue River rising, Rockford dam floodgates open

Adam Stout of Sparta carries his wife, Hollie, over a puddle after the couple stopped to check out high waters at the Rockford Dam on Friday, April 19 in downtown Rockford.

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