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News from November 2023

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 11, 2023

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 11, 2023

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

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Ferris State women's soccer ends season after semifinal loss to Northern Michigan

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 10, 2023

Ferris State University's women's soccer team concluded their season with a 4-1 defeat against Northern Michigan University in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Semifinals. The match took place on Friday, November 10, in Marquette.

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Katherine Welch earns major accolade as Ferris State excels in GLIAC soccer

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 9, 2023

Ferris State University's women's soccer team has seen two of its players recognized with All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) honors for the 2023 season. The announcement came on Thursday as the all-conference teams were revealed.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kent County in week ending Nov. 4?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ferris State women’s soccer prepares for GLIAC semifinal against Northern Michigan

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

Ferris State University's women's soccer team is set to compete against Northern Michigan University in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Semifinals this Friday, November 10. The match will take place in Marquette, with Ferris State aiming to extend its season by overcoming the top-seeded host.

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There were 6,459 multiracial students enrolled in Kent County districts in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

There were 6,459 multiracial students enrolled in Kent County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Nov. 4

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 7, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Davenport University mourns broadcaster Ken Clemens after battle with leukemia

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 7, 2023

Ken Clemens, a long-time play-by-play broadcaster for Davenport University's women's basketball team, passed away on November 4 after battling leukemia. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 4

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Ferris State women advance to GLIAC semifinals with win over Saginaw Valley

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

Ferris State University's women's soccer team secured a spot in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Saginaw Valley State. The quarterfinal match took place on Monday, November 6, in University Center.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Nov. 4?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 5, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

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

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Ferris State concludes cross country season at NCAA regional championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

Ferris State University's men's and women's cross country teams concluded their fall season at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championships. The event took place on Saturday, November 4, at Angel Mounds Cross Country Course in Evansville, Indiana. The championships were organized by the Great Lakes Valley Conference along with the Evansville Sports Commission.

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Ferris State cross country concludes fall season at NCAA regional championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

Ferris State University's cross country teams concluded their fall season at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championships on Saturday, November 4th. The event took place at Angel Mounds Cross Country Course in Evansville, Indiana, and was hosted by the Great Lakes Valley Conference along with the Evansville Sports Commission.

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Census Bureau: 7% of people in Kent County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 654,958 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 93% said they were only one race, while 7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Ferris State cross country teams compete in NCAA Midwest Regional Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete in the 2023 NCAA Division II Midwest Region Cross Country Championships. The event will take place on Saturday, November 4, in Evansville, Indiana.

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Caleb Bond earns GLIAC men's golf athlete of the week honor

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

Ferris State University sophomore Caleb Bond has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Men's Golfer of the Week. Bond's performance was pivotal in leading the Bulldogs to a second-place finish at the Kentucky Wesleyan Fall Invitational held on October 28-29 in Owensboro.

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Ferris State secures victory over SVSU; Coach Henson achieves milestone

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 2, 2023

The Ferris State University women's soccer team concluded its regular season with a 2-1 victory against Saginaw Valley State on Thursday afternoon. This win marked the 150th career victory for head coach Greg Henson. The Bulldogs, now holding a record of 6-8-4 overall and 4-7-3 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), are preparing for the upcoming GLIAC Tournament set to begin on Monday, November 6.