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News from October 2023

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

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

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Ferris State cross country competes at GLIAC Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

The Ferris State University cross country teams participated in the 2023 GLIAC Championships on October 21, held at Michigan Tech University in Houghton. The men's team secured a seventh-place finish, while the women's team finished eighth overall. Grand Valley State took first place in both categories.

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Ferris State cross country teams compete at GLIAC Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

Ferris State University's cross country teams participated in the 2023 GLIAC Championships on Saturday, October 21, in Houghton. The event was hosted by Michigan Tech University.

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Kent County Education: 19,688 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 18, 2023

In Kent County districts, 20% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

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Ferris State prepares for GLIAC cross country championship

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 18, 2023

The Ferris State University cross country teams are set to compete in the 2023 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, in Houghton, Michigan, hosted by Michigan Tech University. Top runners from the GLIAC will participate.

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City, community team to bring the Grand Rapids Santa Claus Parade back

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Oct 18, 2023

Santa Clause IS coming to town, after all! The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Claus Parade will return Saturday, Nov. 18 after volunteers stepped up to continue the cherished holiday tradition down the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.

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Ferris State men's golf concludes fall season with strong third-place finish

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 17, 2023

Ferris State University's men's golf team concluded their fall season with a commendable performance, securing third place at the Doc Spragg Invite in Findlay, Ohio. The event took place on Tuesday, October 17th, where the Bulldogs improved from a tie for fifth to finish at four-under par over 54 holes.

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Grand Rapids invests $100,000 in New Community Transformation Fund

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Oct 16, 2023

New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting businesses owned by people of color in West Michigan, announces it has received a $100,000 investment from the City of Grand Rapids. NCTF has raised $11.85m since its inception in 2020.

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Ferris State men’s golf team ties for fifth after first day at Doc Spragg Invite

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 16, 2023

Ferris State University's men's golf team participated in the first day of the Doc Spragg Invite in Findlay, Ohio, on Monday. The Bulldogs are currently tied for fifth place after two rounds.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kent County in week ending Oct. 7

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 11, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 3,607 Asian students enrolled in Kent County districts in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 11, 2023

In Kent County districts, 3.7% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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$6.1 million in MEDC funding to aid five housing developments in GR

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Oct 11, 2023

Five housing developments – featuring affordable rental and owner-occupied units – across the city of Grand Rapids will benefit from more than $6.1 million awarded through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s second round of the Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP 2.0).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 7

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 10, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kent County in week ending Oct. 7?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 9, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 7

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kent County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

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

Ferris State competes at Lewis Crossover; prepares for GLIAC Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Lewis Crossover event on Saturday, October 7, in Romeoville, Illinois. Over 30 schools competed in this annual event. The Ferris State men's team finished 17th overall, while the women's team placed 22nd.

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Ferris State cross country teams compete at Lewis Crossover event

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

Ferris State University's men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Lewis Crossover event on Saturday, October 7, in Romeoville, Illinois. Competing against more than 30 schools, the men's team secured 17th place overall, while the women's team finished in 22nd place.

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Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 14.3% of Kent County's districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 4, 2023

There were 14,091 African American students enrolled in Kent County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.