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Ferris State's postseason run ends against Minnesota State in NCAA Division II Elite Eight

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 26, 2024

The Ferris State University men's basketball team concluded its postseason journey with a loss to Minnesota State in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The game took place on Tuesday, March 26, in Evansville, Indiana. The Bulldogs were defeated by the top-seeded Mavericks with a final score of 98-70.

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How did Central S City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03068 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 770 voters in Central S City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03068 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Ferris State organizes student fan bus trip for NCAA D2 Final Four

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

The Center for Student Involvement at Ferris State University is organizing a fan bus trip for students to attend the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Basketball Final Four games. The bus will travel between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Evansville, Indiana, if both teams advance. The return journey to campus will commence after Ferris' last game, potentially following the championship game on Saturday, March 30th.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SE City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03069

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,039 voters in Central SE City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03069 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cole Vickers receives prestigious NCAA Elite 90 award

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

Ferris State University's men's basketball player, Cole Vickers, has been honored with the Elite 90 award for the 2024 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship. The announcement was made on Sunday evening.

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Cooper Craggs, former Catholic Central High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

The game took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

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

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How did Central S City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03070 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,462 voters in Central S City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03070 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Pace Rickard, former Grand Rapids Christian High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

The Rice Owls lost 70-60.

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Census Bureau: 75.8% of people in Kent County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 654,958 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 75.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 496,712 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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How did Southern City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03071 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 771 voters in Southern City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03071 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cooper Craggs, former Catholic Central High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 14 seed.

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U.S House GOP candidate on opponent Rep. Hillary Scholten: 'Rep. Scholten consistently opposes meaningful action to secure the border'

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

Paul Hudson, who is challenging Rep. Hillary Scholten for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, has criticized Rep. Scholten's recent vote against H.Res. 1065 as a "failure." The resolution, put forth by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, asserts that the Biden administration possesses the executive authority to halt illegal immigration and secure the border but chooses not to exercise it.

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Who voted in Central SE City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03072 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 669 voters in Central SE City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03072 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Grand Rapids After City's Swift Response

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Effective immediately, the City of Grand Rapids has lifted the boil water advisory issued on March 17, 2024. City Manager Mark Washington expressed gratitude for the swift response of the staff during the boil water period, stating, “This is exactly what our community expects in challenging times and our employees never fail to deliver.”Washington emphasized that while residents can now resume normal water usage, the city will continue to assess the event, determine lessons learned, and improve future response strategies. Mayor Bliss also commended...

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How did Central City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03073 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 690 voters in Central City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03073 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central SE City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03074 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grand Rapids Reporter analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 940 voters in Central SE City of Grand Rapids: Precinct Grand Rapids City 03074 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Bing Goei Appointed Third Ward Commissioner

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Published on March 19, 2024GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids City Commission has unanimously approved and appointed Bing Siong Goei to fill the Third Ward Commissioner position left vacant by the resignation of Commissioner Nathaniel Moody. Goei, a 64-year Grand Rapids resident, is the first Asian American to serve on the Grand Rapids City Commission and is a small business entrepreneur and owner of two Grand Rapids businesses – Eastern Floral and the Goei Center.Mayor Rosalynn Bliss expressed her gratitude to the Committee on Appointments for their work in the...

First Round of Grand Rapids Water Testing Comes Back Negative

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids has announced that the first round of water testing results has come back negative. In response to a significant water main break near Leonard and Union on March 17, the city conducted the testing in accordance with state and federal regulations."The results have come back NEGATIVE. This is a positive sign," stated city officials.Despite the negative results, the Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for the affected areas as a precautionary measure. Residents are advised not to drink tap water without boiling it first....