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Nixohn Harder's family optimistic of full recovery

Submitted 12-04-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Nixohn Harder, 4 months old, is recovering and doing well after a complicated heart surgery. He has been problem free for a month or so now and the family is optimistic of his continued recovery.

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'Holiday It Forward' provides unconventional method of giving

Submitted 11-17-2013 under NEWS

Community members are passing along envelopes stuffed with cash throughout the Grand Rapids area. The envelopes are connected to Holiday It Forward, a nonprofit program implemented locally that encourages individuals to assist the needy during the holiday season.

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Ethical responsibility to panhandlers

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

With the increasing presence of panhandlers in the greater Grand Rapids area, citizens are left with a dilemma of how to best help people in need

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Kent County's Garbage Tour Educates and Informs

Submitted 11-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

GRCC's "Greater Grand Rapids Garbage Tour" revealed pros and cons of the county's current waste handling system.

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Are Your Prescription Drugs or Medicare Premiums Costing Too Much?

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

The cost of health care and prescriptions can be crippling for many older adults. For those on Medicare, there may be ways to help reduce these costs.

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Randal Gelderloos and Steve Mass to run for Grandville mayor

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

In the upcoming November 5 election, two city council members compete for votes as Grandville mayorship opens.

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Osgood Brewing Co. brings first craft brewery, gourmet pizzeria to Grandville

Submitted 10-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Grandville High School teacher and owner of Osgood Brewing Company, Ron Denning would like to enhance the atmosphere of downtown Grandville.

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ArtPrize 2013: Stephen Gren inspires through spoken word

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Stephen Gren, together with local spoken word group the DiaTribe, helped bring the first-ever blind and deaf friendly exhibit to ArtPrize.

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The Humane Society of West Michigan's 1st priority: Keep pets with their families

Submitted 09-19-2013 under OPINION

The Humane Society offers help to families with pets in need.

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Thomas MacEntee, Genealogy Ninja featured at West Michigan Genealogy Seminar

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Each year the Western Michigan Genealogical Society sponsors a seminar in the fall. On October 11 and 12, we welcome from Chicago, Thomas MacEntee, the Genealogy Ninja to the Prince Conference Center.

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