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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from 2022

Michigan Achievement Scholarship!

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022

Just announced today: the Michigan Achievement Scholarship!

Latina Connect for 2022!

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022

That's a wrap on Latina Connect for 2022!

Union Boy’s Basketball Clinic Draws 40 Middle School Scholars

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022

For first-year Union High School boy’s basketball coach William Wright, a recent clinic for GRPS middle school students had multiple benefits.

Saddened by the loss of Bishop Dennis J. McMurray

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022

We are saddened by the loss of one of our prestigious community leaders and friend, Bishop Dennis J. McMurray, who was the Senior Pastor of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 5, 2022

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

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Michigan school districts to receive $54 million that will ‘help us upgrade our school bus fleets,’ says Whitmer

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Nov 4, 2022

Roughly $54 million in funding will be utilized by 25 Michigan school districts and will add electric vehicles to their bus fleets. flow back into the classroom

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Thomas Township manager on HSC’s $375 million expansion project: ‘Development of this magnitude takes many partners’

By Art Benavidez | Oct 31, 2022

Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) Thomas Township expansion project has broken ground in central Michigan.

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How many points did Jacob McVay from Grand Rapids win in Boys' 12 doubles USTA competitions by June?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 31, 2022

Grand Rapids tennis player Jacob McVay won 105 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by June.

City dog park reopens after expansion and improvements

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2022

The City of Grand today announced the reopening of Hillcrest Dog Park following an expansion and addition of new amenities.

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Value of Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) based in Grand Rapids rose 62.2% in week ending Oct. 29

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 30, 2022

Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on Oct. 28.

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Grant Martin junior tennis player earns 105 playing Boys' 12 doubles in June

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 30, 2022

Grand Rapids tennis player Grant Martin won 105 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by June.

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How high did Grand Rapids junior tennis player Sam Ogilvie rank in Boys' 12 doubles bracket in June?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 29, 2022

Grand Rapids tennis player Sam Ogilvie won 150 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by June.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 29, 2022

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

Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

We’re seeking donations for Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry, a resource providing food and personal care items for community members in need.

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Davenport University partners with FloSports for live streaming of home events

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 28, 2022

Davenport University athletics has entered into a significant partnership with FloSports, in collaboration with the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). This new agreement will see all home athletic events broadcasted through FloSports, marking a transition from their previous provider, Sidearm Sports. The move introduces a pay-per-view model, aligning with current trends in intercollegiate athletics.

Annual Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

Disc golfers mark your calendars for Saturday, November 12 and plan to join us for our annual Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament at Old Farm Park!

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Whitmer: 'I am proud of the record, bipartisan $460 million investment in school safety and mental health we secured'

By Art Benavidez | Oct 27, 2022

The week of Oct. 19 was deemed Safe Schools Week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Kent County Probate Court Chief Judge Elected to the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Michigan

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Judge David M. Murkowski, Chief Judge of the Kent County, Michigan Probate Court, was recently elected by his peers as chair of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Listen. Learn. Lead: State of the Student Educators and Students Provide Update on School Experience

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

Students and educators from public school districts in Kent ISD came together Monday, October 24 to share their experiences in education and updates on initiatives with area business and community leaders.

Competing for a Cause

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

As the thump, thump, thump of beanbags hitting wooden boards echoed through the gym at Innovation Central High School, Kyle Jelens smiled.