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Student body in Kent County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the 11 universities in Kent County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Norton Shores man sentenced to seven years for methamphetamine trafficking

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Anthony Bradell McMillan, 37, of Norton Shores, Michigan, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. McMillan was convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine pills, cocaine, and MDMA. U.S. District Judge Jane M. Beckering noted during sentencing that McMillan’s possession of a firearm during his offense and his history of domestic violence influenced her decision to deny his request for a shorter sentence.

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Kalamazoo man indicted for possessing firearm as felon at marathon

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

A Kalamazoo man has been indicted for possessing a firearm as a felon and fleeing into a crowd of runners at the Kalamazoo Marathon. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Jaeontae Moore, 23, with possessing a loaded handgun despite being ineligible due to a prior felony conviction.

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Ferris State volleyball receives AVCA Team Academic Award for tenth consecutive year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University volleyball program not only achieved success on the court during the 2023 championship season but was also highly successful in the classroom as the Bulldogs recently received American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award honors for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Davenport University to host powerlifting workshop with expert-led sessions

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Davenport University is set to host the Davenport Powerlifting Workshop on Saturday, September 14th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event aims to provide powerlifting athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts with insights from leading experts through hands-on training and educational sessions.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Michigan Education: 102,353 students enrolled in Kent County school districts in 2023-24 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

There were 102,353 students enrolled in Kent County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Kent County Education: 98,051 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

There were 98,051 students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Ferris State picked first in GLIAC preseason poll ahead of new football season

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

Ferris State University, which has reached the NCAA Division II Playoffs a nation-leading nine consecutive years, was picked to finish first in the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Standings. The league unveiled its preseason coaches poll on Thursday, August 1, in conjunction with its football media day event in Grand Rapids.

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GLIAC to host annual football media day with live webcast

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) will hold its annual Football Media Day on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel in Grand Rapids. Bulldog fans can watch the live webcast of the day's events.

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Four plead guilty in West Michigan-based international mail fraud scheme targeting elderly

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

Four individuals have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria that targeted elderly individuals across the United States, according to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark A. Totten.

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Niles man sentenced for possessing gun linked to prior shootings

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Lawrence Edward Slaughter II, 20, of Niles, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm connected to previous shootings and modified to function as a fully automatic weapon. This prosecution is part of an effort to disrupt gang-related retaliatory shootings in Niles that have resulted in two deaths and several injuries.

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Ferris State opens football merchandise store for 2024 season

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

Ferris State University football fans can gear up for the fall by ordering official Bulldog team merchandise through BSN Sports.

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GLIAC Football Media Day offers exclusive coverage for fans

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) will hold its annual Football Media Day on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel in Grand Rapids. Bulldog fans can follow all the action with exclusive content online.

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Davenport University announces senior athletes & newcomers of year awards

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

Noah Evers of the men's track and field team and Erin Dorn of the women's cross country and track & field teams have been named the Davenport University Senior Athletes of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Multiple nominees were identified for both men and women before being voted on by the athletic department's head coaches and administrative staff.

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Ferris state veterans to represent team at gliac football media day

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

A pair of returning veterans, senior receiver Tyrese Hunt-Thompson (Cassopolis) and junior linebacker Sefa Saipaia (Canton, Ohio), are slated to represent the Ferris State Bulldogs on Thursday (Aug. 1) at the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Football Media Day event presented by FloSports in Grand Rapids.

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Ferris State to participate in GLIAC Football Media Day in Grand Rapids

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) will hold its annual Football Media Day, presented by FloSports, on Thursday, August 1, at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event will feature the reveal of the 2024 preseason coaches' poll and interviews with players and coaches.

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Ferris State football alumni participate widely across NFL preseason camps

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

Six Ferris State University football alumni are currently participating in the 2024 National Football League (NFL) preseason training camps, which are underway across the country. The Bulldogs' NFL camp participants include four veterans: defensive tackle Zach Sieler (Miami), defensive back Tavierre Thomas (Tampa Bay), wide receiver Malik Taylor (NY Jets), and second-year defensive end Caleb Murphy (Tennessee).

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Ferris State announces football ticket sales for the 2024 season

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

Ferris State University has announced that season and single-game tickets for all 2024 Bulldog Football home contests are now on sale. The Bulldogs, ranked preseason #4 by Lindy's Sports, aim to reach the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the 10th consecutive year.