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In 2024, 98.4% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Grand Rapids Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Hillary Scholten discusses aviation jobs and tribal recognition initiatives

In recent tweets by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten from May 18-19, she addresses significant topics including workforce development in aviation, potential Medicaid cuts affecting healthcare services at Cherry Health with CEO Tasha Blackmon, and...

Hillary Scholten shares updates on support for President Biden and local initiatives

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten discusses recent events including support for President Biden amidst personal challenges faced by his family as well as local initiatives such as healthcare support through Corewell Health's gala event and an...

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Which former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 22?

These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 22.

Hillary Scholten addresses aviation safety and Huntington's awareness in recent tweets

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten has recently highlighted issues regarding aviation safety and Huntington's Disease awareness through her social media posts dated May 17-18, 2025.

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School standout Adam Wandzel’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Saturday, May 17

The game took place in GVSU Baseball Field.

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Myles Beale, former Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 17 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The Northwood Timberwolves won 5-4.

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On Saturday, May 17, former Catholic Central High School standout John Passinault collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number two seed.

On Saturday, May 17, former Catholic Central High School standout John Passinault collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The game took place in GVSU Baseball Field.

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Grand Rapids Christian High School standout Keegan Batka’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Saturday, May 17

The game took place in Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

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Axel Cummings, former Catholic Central High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 17 in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship

The Manchester Spartans won 3-14.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

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

Hillary Scholten addresses local engagement and policy issues via social media

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten recently communicated updates on her activities through social media posts dated May 16-17, focusing on local engagement efforts in West Michigan and addressing critical issues such as domestic manufacturing...

Myles Beale, former Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The game took place in GVSU Baseball Field.

Former Catholic Central High School standout John Passinault played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The Grand Valley State Lakers lost 12-15.

Grand Rapids Christian High School standout Keegan Batka’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Friday, May 16

They enter the tournament as a number one seed.

Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School standout Adam Wandzel’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Friday, May 16