Grand Rapids Reporter

CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: Prescription Medication Take-Back Day

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Bring your unwanted medications to the Public Safety Department on Saturday, October 26, 2019 between 10 am and 12:00 noon as part of the national Drug TakeBack Day.

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Top Honors: City One Of Three High Schools in Michigan Named Blue Ribbon

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

In the almost 40 years the U.S. Department of Education has been recognizing exemplary elementary, middle and high schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools, a GRPS school had never been so honored.

GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mary Scovel from M & H Customer Service Award Winner

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

This month’s Customer Service Award winner: Mary Scovel from M & H - Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award Mary Scovel who works at M & H this month’s Customer Service Award Winner.

CITY OF GRANDVILLE: Free Collection Of Tires

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

We will be continuing our FREE collection of tires at both the North Kent and South Kent Waste & Recycling Centers next week (Tues.-Fri.) only

5 newly enrolled Oscar G. Johnson VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain reported that five patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

12 newly enrolled Aleda E. Lutz VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

27 newly enrolled John D. Dingell VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit reported that 27 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: City Commission Roundup: Action On Marijuana, Housing, 2020 Meetings

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

The Grand Rapids City Commission held its bimonthly meetings Tuesday and took action on such topics as marijuana licensing, a new land bank partner and 2020 meeting schedule, among others.

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series returns to DeVos Performance Hall with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, the fifth film in the Harry Potter series

CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: Public Safety Open House

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Residents of all ages are invited to visit Public Safety on Oct. 26 to meet our officers, climb into the firetrucks and check out the cruisers

GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Flu Shot - Now Available

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

This Tuesday's Member to Member (October 8th 2019) is: Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital - Flu Shot - Now Available

CITY OF GRANDVILLE: November 5, 2019 Election Info!

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

The City of Grandville will hold a local election on November 5, 2019.

14 newly enrolled Battle Creek VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center reported that 14 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan receives ‘D’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Michigan would need $55 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

From Great Lakes Wire

15 cases of Michigan voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Fifteen people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Michigan since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.

Governor’s budget opens door for real tax reform, Rep. Afendoulis says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2019

Michigan state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids) is hoping that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent rejection of almost $1 billion in state budget funding signals that relief could be imminent for already overburdened state taxpayers.

Pastor Schutte places abortion, gospel at heart of mayoral bid

By John Breslin | Oct 3, 2019

Pastor Daniel Schutte is placing abortion and the gospel front and center in his bid to become the next mayor of Grand Rapids.

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: Traffic Signal and Street Marking Changes Set for Michigan Street NE

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Improved safety is the focus of upcoming changes to the traffic signals and pavement markings along Michigan Street NE

CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: Virus Information

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced yesterday that a deceased deer in Kent County was found to have Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Raised In The District, They’re Now ‘Giving Back’ By Teaching There

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

When she was a young child living in a Spanish-speaking home, Thalia Vega had a reading specialist at Buchanan Elementary School who helped her believe she could get the hang of reading in English.