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News from September 2023

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 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 Greater Louisville Classic

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 30, 2023

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Greater Louisville Classic, one of the largest collegiate meets in the nation. The event took place on Saturday at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park in Louisville, showcasing top collegiate competition across various divisions.

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Davenport University joins Great Midwest Athletic Conference in three sports

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 28, 2023

Davenport University has announced that three of its athletic programs will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) as associate members starting in the 2024-25 academic year. The men's lacrosse, men's wrestling, and STUNT teams are making this transition because their current conference, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, does not sponsor these sports.

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Kent County Education: 54,225 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 27, 2023

There were 54,225 white students enrolled in Kent County districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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City to release RFI/RFQ for Solar on Butterworth Landfill

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Sep 25, 2023

The City of Grand Rapids’ vision and work to generate solar power from the Butterworth Landfill site has persisted for over a decade and now has new momentum.

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City earns 42nd consecutive excellence in financial reporting award

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Sep 25, 2023

The City of Grand Rapids has achieved the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) “Excellence in Financial Reporting Award” for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 23, 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 Lansing Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 22, 2023

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Lansing Invitational on Friday, September 22. The event featured various teams from across Michigan.

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Ferris State cross country teams compete at Lansing Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 22, 2023

Ferris State University's men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Lansing Invitational on September 22, 2023. The Bulldogs sent a group of younger athletes to compete alongside teams from various levels across the state.

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Congresswoman Announces $5 Million Grant to Enhance Urban Green Spaces in Grand Rapids

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 21, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) has announced a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FGRP). This funding will support the organization's efforts to cultivate urban green spaces and enhance parks in Grand Rapids.The grant will enable FGRP to plant nearly 16,000 new trees locally, create additional habitat, remove high-priority problem trees, and facilitate the planting of new trees. These initiatives will bring real and documented physical and mental health benefits to residents...

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City seeks Pitch Night ideas to reduce violence

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Sep 18, 2023

City seeks Pitch Night ideas to reduce violence,

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 16, 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 teams perform well at Spartan Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 15, 2023

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Michigan State Spartan Invitational held in East Lansing on September 15, 2023. The women's team secured a fifth-place finish, while the men's team placed eighth overall.

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GR economic development director accepts role back in his home state

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Sep 13, 2023

Jeremiah Gracia, economic development director for the City of Grand Rapids, has announced that he will leave his post October 4 to return to Dublin, Ohio to serve as its director of economic development.

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By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 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 teams triumph at Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 2023

Ferris State University's men's and women's cross country teams commenced their 2023 fall season with notable performances at the 48th annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational. The event took place on September 9 at Ferris State's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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Ferris State cross country shines at Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 2023

Ferris State University hosted the 48th annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational on Saturday at the Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Michigan. The event saw impressive performances from both the men's and women's cross country teams of Ferris State.

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Ferris State cross country teams sweep titles at Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 2023

In Big Rapids, Michigan, the Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams opened their 2023 fall season with impressive performances at the Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational. The event took place on Saturday, September 9th, at FSU's Katke Golf Course.

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Ferris State hosts annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational at Katke Golf Course

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 7, 2023

Ferris State University will host the 48th annual Ray Helsing Bulldog Invitational this Saturday, September 9, at Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids. The event features both men's and women's collegiate cross country races, as well as high school competitions.

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Dave Cencer assumes assistant coach role for Ferris State hockey

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 6, 2023

Longtime Ferris State University hockey staff member Dave Cencer has taken on the role of assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Cencer, previously the program's coordinator of athletic performance, steps into this position following a new NCAA rule change that permits a third assistant coach in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey. In addition to his new responsibilities, he will work with the team's goaltenders.