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Female students at NexTech High School score 883.2 on average on the SAT (2018-2019)

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 12, 2021

Female students at NexTech High School scored 883.2 on average in the 2018-2019 academic year, a worse result than the average for all students in the school.

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Economically disadvantaged students at NexTech High School score 852 on average on the SAT (2018-2019)

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

Economically disadvantaged students at NexTech High School scored 852 on average in the 2018-2019 academic year, a worse result than the average for all students in the school.

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53.2% of students at Wellspring Preparatory High School satisfy college-readiness benchmarks in reading and writing (2018-2019)

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

Wellspring Preparatory High School was tied for 264th in 2018-2019 with 53.2 percent of students satisfying college-readiness benchmarks in evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW), according to the Michigan Department of Education's 2019 Michigan Merit Examination (MME) report.

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Black students at Wellspring Preparatory High School score 878.3 on average on the SAT (2018-2019)

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

Black students at Wellspring Preparatory High School scored 878.3 on average in the 2018-2019 academic year, a worse result than the average for all students in the district.

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VA reports increase in number of appointments at Battle Creek VAMC health facility in Muskegon in July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center, subsidiary 515GA in Muskegon, Michigan scheduled 4,193 pending appointments in July compared to 4,126 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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53.2% of Wellspring Preparatory High School students academically ready for reading and writing in college (2018-2019)

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

Wellspring Preparatory High School is tied for 325th among public schools in Michigan with 53.2 percent of students who took the M-STEP test in the 2018-2019 academic year being academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing in college, according to test results reported by the Michigan Department of Education.

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Winnie T. Brinks' campaign committee pays $55 to Committee to Elect Emily Bridson in Q3 2020

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

Democratic Party candidate Winnie T. Brinks' committee, the Committeee to Elect Winnie Brinks for Senate, paid $55 to Committee to Elect Emily Bridson during the third quarter of 2020, according to quarterly campaign statements filed with the Michigan Secretary of State.

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Innovation Central High ranks 214th in total students assessed by the merit exam (2018-2019)

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 11, 2021

Innovation Central High ranks 214th among Michigan public high schools with 163 students assessed by the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) in the 2018-2019 academic year, according to the Michigan Department of Education's 2018 MME report.

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Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Wyoming for the week of December 28-January 3

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 10, 2021

The Clark at 2354 Clyde Park Ave. S.W. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Wyoming for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Winnie T. Brinks' campaign committee pays $396 to Kent County Self Storage in Q3 2020

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 10, 2021

Democratic Party candidate Winnie T. Brinks' committee, the Committeee to Elect Winnie Brinks for Senate, paid $396 to Kent County Self Storage during the third quarter of 2020, according to quarterly campaign statements filed with the Michigan Secretary of State.

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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: 2021 Hall Street Project Option 3 Plans

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

At its Dec. 21, 2020 meeting, the City Commission approved the 2021 Hall Street Project Option 3 plans with modifications.

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GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Pro Football Challenge

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

This Thursdays Member to Member ( Jan. 7th 2021) is: Paul Bunyan Communications: Pro Football Challenge - Register for Paul Bunyan Communications Pick-It Pro Football Challenge for FREE

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CITY OF GRANDVILLE: Begin COVID-19 Vaccination Of People In Priority Phases Beyond 1A Starting January 11

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2021

Local health departments and health systems have received authorization from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to begin COVID-19 vaccination of some people in priority phases beyond 1A starting Monday, January 11.

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VA reports increase in number of appointments at Battle Creek VAMC health facility in Wyoming in July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 10, 2021

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center, subsidiary 515BY in Wyoming, Michigan scheduled 25,369 pending appointments in July compared to 24,651 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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Whitmer announces vaccination expansion for senior citizens and frontline workers

By Michael Pineda | Jan 9, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccination effort in Michigan is picking up steam as senior citizens 65 and older, along with frontline workers, such as teachers and police officers, are eligible to get their first doses starting the second week of January, according to Bridge Michigan.

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Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Grand Rapids for the week of December 28-January 3

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 9, 2021

The Meijer at 428 Stocking Ave. N.W. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Grand Rapids for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 9, 2021

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

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VA reports decrease in number of appointments at Battle Creek VAMC health facility (515BU) in July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 9, 2021

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center, subsidiary 515BU in Battle Creek, Michigan scheduled 12 pending appointments in July compared to four the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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Winnie T. Brinks' campaign committee pays $385 to Office Depot in Q3 2020

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 9, 2021

Democratic Party candidate Winnie T. Brinks' committee, the Committeee to Elect Winnie Brinks for Senate, paid $385 to Office Depot during the third quarter of 2020, according to quarterly campaign statements filed with the Michigan Secretary of State.

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CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS: Plaster Creek Family Park wins design award

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2021

Plaster Creek Family Park has received a 2020 Park Design award from the Michigan Recreation & Park Association (mParks).