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News from August 2023

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City responding to overnight storm

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Aug 31, 2023

Residents, businesses can help assess property damage.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 26, 2023

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

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OEM seeks volunteers to serve on City’s first CERT team

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Aug 22, 2023

The City of Grand Rapids Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is looking for community members interested in serving on its first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

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Whitmer: 'Michigan’s black-owned businesses make invaluable contributions'

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Aug 22, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently highlighted the important role of the state's black-owned businesses in innovation and job creation during Black Business Month, underlining her commitment to sustaining their accomplishments.

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Kent County ranks fourth in professional licenses issued during Q2 of 2023

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 22, 2023

There were 717 professional licenses issued in the second quarter of 2023 in Kent County, ranking it fourth among counties in Michigan, making a 42.8% increase over the previous quarter.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 19, 2023

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

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 12, 2023

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 10, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Kent County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 9, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Aug. 5

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 8, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest e85 gas in week ending Aug. 5

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 7, 2023

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Davenport appoints Eno Umoh as assistant director of athletics for compliance

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 7, 2023

Eno Umoh has been appointed as the assistant director of athletics for compliance, according to an announcement made on Monday by Paul Lowden, the executive director of intercollegiate athletics.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Aug. 5?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 6, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 5, 2023

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

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Davenport University announces senior athletes and newcomers of the year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 4, 2023

Brandon Bodis and Hayley Kreiger have been named Davenport University's Senior Athletes of the Year for the 2022-23 season. The selection process involved multiple nominees, with the final decision made by the athletic department's head coaches and administrative staff.

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City requests proposals for third round of PBGR projects/ideas

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Aug 2, 2023

The third round of requests for proposals (RFPs) for Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids (PBGR) selected projects are now on the street.

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Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Bicameral Bill to Increase Access to Farmers Markets

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Aug 1, 2023

On July 26, 2023, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Enabling Farmers to Benefit from Processing Nutrition Programs Act, legislation that would remove administrative hurdles that cause small and independent farmers and ranchers to miss out on the benefits from processing nutrition programs.