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GRPS renews summer food program
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Feb 22, 2012 at 4:54 AM
The Grand Rapids Public Schools announced plans to bring back a summer program designed to feed hungry children. The district, with the help of the United States Department of Agriculture, started this program last year after receiving a $700,0000 federal grant.

UPDATE: Fulton intersection closure delayed
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Feb 22, 2012 at 9:09 AM

UPDATE - GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - The construction that will close the intersection of Fulton and Monroe has been delayed until Friday, February 24.

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- You will need to plan another way through part of downtown Grand Rapids beginning Wednesday. 

The...more intersection at Fulton and Monroe will close for three weeks so crews can repair utility ducts and street lights.  The intersection will temporarily reopen with one lane heading in each direction beginning March 30th. 

This is the first phase of a five phase project for Fulton Street.  The second phase will close the intersection at Fulton and Ottawa beginning March 15th.  The sidewalks will stay open during the work. 

Construction should be finished by May.
Grand Rapids Central

Crane lifted off of Kent County Jail
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Feb 22, 2012 at 9:06 AM

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - A construction crane that collapsed over a week ago at the Kent County Jail is being removed today.

The accident caused only a couple of minor injuries on February 11.  170 inmates had to be moved that day.

Watch the video for further details.
Grand Rapids North

Cain to campaign for Hoekstra in GR, other MI cities
Feb 22, 2012 at 12:12 PM

LANSING, Mich. (AP/WZZM) -- Former presidential candidate Herman Cain is joining Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra during stops in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Ypsilanti and Troy.

Hoekstra and Cain will make their Grand Rapids appearance from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the Kent...more County Republican Party headquarters in the 700 Lake Michigan Dr. NW.

The Thursday campaign swing is intended to boost Hoekstra with tea partiers. Cain suspended his campaign Dec. 3 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, but remains popular with those voters.

Hoekstra currently leads seven other Republicans vying to take on Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow. But he may have a ways to go to catch his Democratic opponent.

An NBC News/Marist Poll released Wednesday showed 53% of 3,149 registered voters in Michigan backed Stabenow, compared with 32% for Hoekstra. Fifteen percent were undecided. Other candidates weren't included.

The telephone poll was
Grand Rapids West

Rare football trading card found in old farm house
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Feb 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM
A family clearing out an old farm house after a family member passed away came across quite a treasure.

Wyoming Police Department Offers Citizen Academy Program
Feb 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM

WYOMING, Mich., - The Wyoming Police Department will be offering a Citizens Academy Program to enhance citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement in the community. This program is designed for persons of all backgrounds and occupations, and is patterned after successful...more programs in other parts of the country.

The 21-hour program includes hands on experience and classroom instruction about the Wyoming Police Department and its role in the criminal justice system. Members of the Wyoming Police Department will speak about topics that include the roles and responsibilities of a police officer, community policing, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, crime scene investigations, police reports, police budgets and more.  Special services will also be showcased including the K9 Unit, Tactical Unit, Crisis Negotiation Team and the Narcotics Enforcement Team.  Additional topics that will be addressed include neighborhood problems, crime prevention
Wyoming

Gas station robbed by horror movie character
Feb 22, 2012 at 8:48 AM

GEORGETOWN TWP., Mich. (WZZM) - Police in Ottawa County are asking for your help to find a man who robbed a gas station while wearing a mask from a horror movie.

The robbery happened just after 3:00am Wednesday at the Speedway on Baldwin Street in Georgetown Township....more

Deputies sat the suspect flashed a knife and demanded cash while wearing a "Scream' mask from the movie series.

The suspect was also wearing black carhardt-style, waist-length coat with a hood, a dark green skull cap, black pants and black athletic shoes.

Anyone with information should call police at (616) 738-4687.
Grandville

Neighborhood Meeting to Discuss Development of the Former Riverside Elementary School
Feb 22, 2012 at 8:17 AM

From: http://www.crestongr.com

There has been a request submitted to the City of Grand Rapids to rezone some of the property at 2420 Coit Ave. NE (Riverside Elementary).  Included in the request is also a plans for an 8,000 sq feet expansion and parking lot...more reconfiguration.

Please look below regarding the work done on this issue so far:

The Plan:The developer is GA Haan Development. The facility management company is Capital Health Group. With an 8,000 square foot addition the facility will include 45-50 residential rooms, a kitchen, dining facility, lounge and reception area.An existing parking lot will stay, the playground will be removed and an additional parking lot will be added to the east of the building off Oakwood street.Facility staff and the tenants will use the parking facilities. Some seniors will be independent enough to drive, other may use a bus. (The nearest bus stop will be on Coit) Seniors living in the units will not own the units.
Grand Rapids North

School Paczki Eating Contest Results
Feb 22, 2012 at 8:16 AM

I just heard from a good source at Kenowa Hills High School that Comstock Park High School was the winner in the Paczki Eating Contest at Plumb’s Supermarket yesterday after school.

Comstock Park School gets the $300 donation while Kenowa Hills and West Catholic each got a $200 school...more donation.

Great job everyone! I’m sure some of these students won’t care to see another Paczki for some time.
Grand Rapids West, Comstock Park

Grand Rapids' first LadyFest hits town
Feb 22, 2012 at 8:08 AM

by Roberta King

The ladies are taking over The Pyramid Scheme on Saturday, March 3 with Grand Rapids' inaugural LadyFestGR. The event will feature all female line-ups of musicians, artists, comedians, workshops and other fun stuff. Organizer and musician Jes Kramer said that LadyFest...more events first began in Olympia, Washington but her first experience was when she attended and performed at a LadyFest event in northern Michigan.

"It was the first time I'd ever heard of it. I did a bit of research and kept my eye open for other events in Michigan and nothing was turning up. I was kind of bummed out about that," she said.

To try to remedy the lack of LadyFests in West Michigan she posted a note on Facebook: "Just a little note, 'Hey, if I plan a LadyFest in Grand Rapids, who wants to help?' and there was an overwhelming response," she said.

She began to work with Tami VandenBerg and Sarah Scott, who were already planning...

...READ MORE
Grand Rapids Central, Grand Rapids South

Improving air service in Grand Rapids
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Feb 22, 2012 at 3:07 AM
The Air Alliance of West Michigan reports that since AirTran came on board in 2009, the airport has saved travelers $45 million.

Aztecs try to right ship in MWC clash with Cowboys
Feb 22, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Losers of three in a row, the 24th-ranked San
Diego State Aztecs try to regain their footing tonight as they clash with the
Wyoming Cowboys in Mountain West Conference action at Viejas Arena.

Everyone Gathers to Read the EGR Library
Feb 22, 2012 at 7:19 AM

Please join us in a month-long, community-wide celebration of reading and the arts at the East Grand Rapids branch of Kent District Library!

Read a copy of Toni Morrison’s Little Cloud and Lady Wind (available at the library) and enjoy performers, crafts and other activities related...more to the book on Sundays throughout March:

Sounds of the Earth, featuring Tree of Life Cultural Arts Studio: Drum and Dance
Date: Sunday, 3/4/2012, 2:00 pm
Enjoy the performers!  For all ages.

Food of the Earth: Literary Herb Gardens with Margaux Drake
Date: Sunday, 3/11/2012,  2:00 pm
Learn how to start an herb garden from seed with a literary twist! Join Margaux Drake, advanced master gardener and master naturalist, as she teaches how to plant an herb garden indoors in the winter that can be transplanted outdoors in the spring. Fresh herbs not only add wonderful flavor to meals but they also have healing powers and can help maintain good health. You will not
East Grand Rapids

Gadget Petting Zoos at KDL
Feb 22, 2012 at 7:15 AM

Get your hands on the latest downloadable devices such as the Nook, iPad and more! We are offering many Gadget Petting Zoos this month, some for teens and some for adults. During these one-hour presentations, explore and learn how you can use these devices to download free music, eBooks and...more eAudiobooks from our digital collection. We hope to see you there!
Teen Gadget Petting Zoo Schedule (for grades 6-12)
Saturday, March 3, 11:00 AM – Alto branch
Tuesday, March 6, 4:00 PM – Gaines Township branch
Wedensday, March 7, 6:00 PM – Grandville branch
Thursday, March 8, 3:30 PM – Wyoming branch
Thursday, March 8, 5:00 PM – Cascade Township branch
Thursday, March 15, 3:00 PM – Comstock Park branch
Tuesday, March 20, 3:30 PM – Byron Township branch
Gadget Petting Zoo Schedule (for adults)
Thursday, March 1, 6:00 PM – Plainfield Township branch
Thursday, March 1, 6:00 PM – Krause Memorial branch
Saturday, March 3, 11:00 AM – Alto
Rockford, Wyoming, Comstock Park, Grandville, Plainfield, Ada / Cascade

Mini Day of Learning Autism Emphasis
Feb 22, 2012 at 7:04 AM

Learn about autism and its effects on young people in your life. Attend our Early Childhood Essentials Mini Day of Learning taking place from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 3 at the Cascade Township branch. The day will focus on educating parents and caregivers on autism, parental...more coping techniques and beneficial music therapy practices. A panel of of parents and autism experts will share their knowlege and experiences.

This is sure to be a great day of education for adults, and it’s free! Registration is required and participation is limited, so sign up today online or by calling 784-2007.
Ada / Cascade