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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.

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Ferris State women's soccer adds three recruits for 2024

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

Ferris State University has announced the addition of three new recruits to its women's soccer program for the 2024 season. The team welcomes goalkeepers Korinne Ihrke from Oxford and Morgan Fillion from Westfield, Massachusetts, as well as defender Alivia Petri from Dakota. These athletes will join five others previously announced as part of this year's recruiting class.

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

Medilodge of Grand Rapids: 2-star nursing home in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Grand Rapids Holdco, LLC since Sep. 1, 2022, Medilodge of Grand Rapids had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Forge Industrial Staffing: DOL investigation, media reports based on ‘unreliable conjecture’

By Grand Rapids Reporter Report | Feb 16, 2024

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

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Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation and Living Centre, a non-profit facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Christian Living Services since Dec. 1, 1990, Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation and Living Centre boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Ferris State track teams excel at Saginaw Valley State Tune-Up event

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

The Ferris State University men's and women's indoor track and field teams showcased strong performances at the Saginaw Valley State Tune-Up event in University Center on Friday, February 16. The Bulldogs achieved a total of 34 top-eight finishes, using this event as preparation for the upcoming league championships scheduled at the same location.

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Who owned Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Q4 2023?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Covenant Living Communities and Services since March 28, 1995, Covenant Village of the Great Lakes had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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GOP challenger Paul Hudson on incumbent Rep. Scholten's border security measures: ‘The result of her actions over the past year have been nothing short of a catastrophe’

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 15, 2024

Paul Hudson, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives against incumbent Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.), issued an official statement criticizing Scholten's stance on border security measures. Hudson accused Scholten of prioritizing the obstruction of these measures over addressing the immigration crisis, referencing her voting record and perceived inaction in Congress. Hudson is challenging Scholten for Michigan's 3rd Congressional seat.