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News from February 2024

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Executive director at Forge Industrial Staffing: 'Relationships are the cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind our impact in the industry'

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 28, 2024

Lorna Miller, the Executive Director of Corporate Services for Forge Industrial Staffing, has spoken about her beneficial experience as an employee at the company. She highlighted her consistent growth and the opportunities she has received since joining in 1996. In her employee profile, Miller underscored Forge's commitment to fostering relationships within the community through "meaningful connections" and a "personal touch."

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kent County rise or fall in 2021?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kent County received $17.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Kent County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Kent County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

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

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A look at Valley View Care Center, a nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

Valley View Care Center was one of the 13 for-profit facility nursing homes in Kent County, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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Ferris State competes on day one at GLIAC Indoor Championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

Ferris State University's men's and women's indoor track and field teams began their participation in the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Indoor Championships on Saturday, February 24, in University Center. The event is hosted by Saginaw Valley State.

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Kent County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Valley Health Center?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Valley Health Center was one of the 14 non-profit facility nursing homes in Kent County, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Kent County as of Q4 2023?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Laurels of Kent, the third largest nursing home in Kent County, aided an average of 86.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Ferris State to compete in GLIAC indoor track championships this weekend

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Ferris State University's men's and women's indoor track and field teams are set to compete in the 2024 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships. The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, at Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan.

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St. ANNS Home: 5-star nursing home in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

St. ANNS Home was one of the 14 non-profit facility nursing homes in Kent County, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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Kent County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Corewell Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Kentridge

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of five, Corewell Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Kentridge was the second largest nursing home in Kent County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Michigan GOP hopeful for Congress: 'On the most pressing crisis of the day—securing our border—Representative Scholten is flailing'

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Paul Hudson, a Republican nominee for Congress in Michigan, has released an official statement criticizing incumbent U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) for her handling of border security solutions. The crisis hit Michigan this week, with local residents being asked to house migrants. Hudson pointed out Scholten's shortcomings on immigration, despite her previous role at the Michigan Immigration Rights Center.

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How much did farmers in Kent County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Kent County received $7,017,773 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Skilled Leonard, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

Skilled Leonard was one of the 13 for-profit facility nursing homes in Kent County, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Skilled Beltline Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Skilled Beltline was the largest nursing home in Kent County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Skilled Beltline in Q4 2023?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

Skilled Beltline was one of the 13 for-profit facility nursing homes in Kent County, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Forge Industrial Staffing: DOL investigation, "recent media coverage" is "irresponsible and reckless."

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Grand Rapids-based Forge Industrial Staffing announced that "recent media coverage" is "irresponsible and reckless."

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A look at Porter Hills Health Center, a nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc. since March 1, 2019, Porter Hills Health Center boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Kent County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of Forest Hills?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Mission Point Grand Rapids Holdings, LLC since Feb. 14, 2020, Mission Point Nursing and PHY Rehabilitation Center of Forest Hills boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.