Live blog, video: Palin greets crowd in Grand Rapids Nov 19, 2009
"Alaska and Michigan have so much in common, with the huntin' and the fishin' and the hockey moms," Sarah Palin told a Grand Rapids crowd as she emerged from her tour bus for the first stop on her "Going Rogue" book-signing tour. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Thousands cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour... Nov 19, 2009
County music played as Palin's tour bus, painted to resemble the cover of her book, pulled up to the Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids ... Before the pullout, Palin had campaigned with McCain in Grand Rapids. (The Drudge Report)
'New Moon' causes strange changes for Taylor Lautner Nov 19, 2009
After some deliberation, Lautner's parents moved with Taylor and his younger sister from their home in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Southern California for one month to see if he could break into the business. (FOX59, IN)
Hurricane force Nov 19, 2009
By Kevin Connolly BBC News, Grand Rapids Michigan ... Whatever happens in American politics in the course of the next three years, we will remember this as the day when Hurricane Palin blew through the normally placid streets of Grand Rapids Michigan ... And the America she understands came out in force to greet her in Grand Rapids - one or two women in the crowd knitted placidly as they waited anywhere between 10 and 15 hours for a few seconds of one-on-one time with their heroine. (BBC News -- Americas)
Palin launches book tour in Michigan Nov 19, 2009
Sarah Palin signs copys of her new book 'Going Rogue' for customers at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. (Xinhuanet, China)
Palin Book Tour To Include Central Texas Stop Nov 19, 2009
Some people camped out overnight to be among the first to get wristbands Wednesday morning from the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids. The orange bands will give them an opportunity to get Palin to sign their copies of her new book, which was released Tuesday but has topped bestseller lists for weeks. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fans eager as Palin kicks off book tour Nov 19, 2009
Some supporters camped out overnight to be among the first to get wristbands from the Barnes and Noble bookstore at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids. Those with the orange bands will get the opportunity to have the former 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate sign their copies of the book at the three-hour signing event Wednesday evening. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Otsego County athlete roundup Nov 18, 2009
- Advertisement - Tessa Walsh (Gaylord High, 2008) is a captain of the Grand Rapids Community College basketball team that rolled to a pair of victories this weekend against Alpena (83-54) and Kirtland (81-62). For Kirtland, Nikki Ormsbee (Johannesburg-Lewiston, 2009) was the Firebirds leading scorer for the second-straight game with 13 points. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Updated: Buck pole results for Atlanta, Grayling, Lewiston, Petoskey and Vanderbilt Nov 18, 2009
Bob Stout of Grand Rapids, 164-pound 9-point. Calib Stewart of Merrill, 137-pound 12-point, largest rack over both days, largest rack of the day, youngest hunter, won a scoped Savage. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Sarah Palin pushes book -- and perhaps political comeback Nov 17, 2009
Then there's the bus tour from Grand Rapids, Michigan to small cities like Fort Wayne, Indiana or Roanoke, Virginia that stand out less for literary connections than Palin-friendly electorates. Add Palin's Facebook posts and Twitter feeds and the publicity blitz might be mistaken for a dry run election campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Palin Book Officially Releases with Media Splash Nov 17, 2009
Then there's the bus tour from Grand Rapids, Michigan to small cities like Fort Wayne, Indiana or Roanoke, Virginia that stand out less for literary connections than Palin-friendly electorates. She's also on the cover of Newsweek magazine. (Newsmax)
Football: No answer (692) Nov 17, 2009
Top-ranked East Grand Rapids dominates St. Joseph in Div. 3 regional final ... Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:08 PM EST EAST GRAND RAPIDS - St. Joseph didn't have any answers for East Grand Rapids ... "East Grand Rapids (12-0) had 401 yards of total offense. Kirk Spencer rushed 22 times for 229 yards, and Ryan Elble passed for 164 yards and four touchdowns. Two of his scoring passes went to A.J. McEwen, who finished with 5 catches for 83 yards and also intercepted a pass on defense."I... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Hive and Seek: Where Have the Honeybees Gone? Nov 17, 2009
David, Grand Rapids, MI. The topic of disappearing honey bees first cropped up in 2004 and by the spring of 2007 was all over the news. (Scientific American)
GM Turnaround Pivots on Sales After Henderson Slashes Costs in Bankruptcy Nov 17, 2009
They still have to bring people into the showrooms, said , senior portfolio manager at Fifth Third Asset Management in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The loss of market share still hasnt stopped. (Bloomberg)
Opinion: Patience a virtue for activists Nov 14, 2009
Grand Rapids, Michigan (CNN) -- I'm a single father of a 12-year-old boy who every five minutes seem to switch personalities on me. One moment he's a starving student athlete hungry enough to eat a cow, the next he's a picky vegan. (CNN)
Palin in book: McCain aides kept me 'bottled up' Nov 13, 2009
The tour starts Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Mich. There's symbolism to the first stop: Local GOP activist Chuck Yob, a well-connected party leader, said he personally invited Palin to campaign in Grand Rapids after McCain decided a month before the election to give up trying to win Michigan. (USA Today)
Palin's Book Tour Starts Next Week Nov 12, 2009
The media blitz kicks off next Monday with an interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Two days later comes the first stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "Obviously she is going to be a major player for some time to come," said Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. (Newsmax)
Paper Radio: New cat ” Izzy ” in training Nov 11, 2009
- Advertisement - Many nights of searching the Internet for shelter cats finally yielded a potential kitten that had been rescued by a Grand Rapids animal clinic from a nearby shelter ... Then on 9-9-09 we drove to Grand Rapids to pick her up. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
State targets blighted property in BH (870) Nov 11, 2009
Battle Creek, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Pontiac, Saginaw and Wyandotte also would be targeted for revitalization efforts under the plan. The Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority would provide land bank services in Detroit, Oakland County, including Pontiac, and Kent County, including Grand Rapids, until local land banks are ready to take over the work. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Gaylord girls take 17th at cross country states Nov 10, 2009
East Grand Rapids won the Division 2 girls state championship, followed by Hamilton, Grand Rapids Christian, Williamston and East Lansing. Goodrich s Taylor Pougue finished first with a time of 18:11. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Susan Louise Maslowski Nov 10, 2009
She is survived by her three children, Deborah (James) Sparks-Franckowiak of Elmira, Robert Wierzbinski of Gaylord, Sheryl (Scott) DeJonge of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Lloyd Sparks and Courtney (Jason) Sparks-Clark; one great-granddaughter, Ava Kay Sparks; sister and brothers, Lucy Shearer of Petoskey, Floyd Kucharek of Canton, Peter Kucharek of Elmira, Tom Kucharek of Nevada, Deacon Zigmund (Margaret) Kucharek of Redford, and Benjamin (Suzanne) Kucharek of Gaylord. Funeral services were... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord cross country boys go from unheralded to sixth in the state Nov 10, 2009
Also finishing ahead of the Blue Devils was Flint Powers Catholic, Grand Rapids West Catholic and Vicksburg. No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Suicides raise worries about recessions real cost Nov 10, 2009
A 45-year-old Grand Rapids man shot himself in June after telling family members he was overwhelmed with credit card debt. And a 31-year-old Kentwood, Mich. (MSNBC -- Health)
Marilyn J. Peterson Nov 7, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS - Marilyn Jane Weiberg Peterson, 78, of Grand Rapids passed away on Oct. 31, 2009, at Christian Rest Home after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She is survived by her husband, Donald Peterson of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Daryl Hegendorfer of Reston, Va. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Death Notices Nov 7, 2009
Marilyn J. Peterson, 78, Grand Rapids, died Oct. 31 at Christian Rest Home. Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
On the mat: Early season wrestling action Nov 6, 2009
After we handily beat Grand Rapids Christian, Forest Hills Eastern and Tri-County, we faced a little tougher challenge against the Midland Chemics. Midland kept the score close for about half the dual, but we were able to pull away to win our first tournament of the year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
A little trivia offsets Washington crazies Nov 6, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI was the first city in the U.S. to put fluoride in their water. Only two countries border three oceans - the United States & Canada. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Palin book tour to start Nov. 18 Nov 5, 2009
The tour starts Nov. 18 at a Barnes in Grand Rapids, Mich ... "It was a mutual decision between Harper and Palin," Andreadis said of choosing Grand Rapids. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Big Ten Tournament Central Nov 5, 2009
From the West (Grand Rapids): I-96 East to I-496 East (Exit 95) to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. (Msuspartans.com)
Shop Talk: The latest scoop in business Nov 4, 2009
The Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned realty firm with 38 offices in three regions: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt, serving the Western Lakeshore from Saugatuck to Hart, Coldwell Banker AJS Schmidt serving the greater Grand Rapids area, and Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors serving Northwestern and Northern Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. Coldwell Banker Schmidt has an office in Gaylord at 700 W. Main St., 732-6777. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Andrew W. Hutchins (8) Nov 4, 2009
His loving family includes: his wife, Kay Hutchins of Watervliet; son, Andy Hutchins of Grand Rapids; his brother, Roland (Loretta) Hutchins of Watervliet; and many nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
UICA Press Release - NoshNight Featuring Acclaimed Designer Nov 3, 2009
Phil Meade Public Relations Manager NoshNight: Objectified Featuring Designer Thomas Overthun GRAND RAPIDS, Mich ... Wealthy Theatre - 1110 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI ... 2009 Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Standoff ends in Lake Odessa ... MSU Extension lives to see another year ... Jerry's Paint Shop closes its doors in Ionia ... Mich. gov. finishes signing budget before deadline ... Report: Stimulus saves, creates 22,500 Mich. jobs ... Granholm orders school bus inspections to continue ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, October 31, 2009 Members of the Michigan State Police Emergency Services Team coverage to discuss the standoff situation in Odessa Township Friday evening. Sentinel-Standard/AMANDA CAIRO Standoff ends in Lake Odessa Nov 1, 2009
He was transported to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids by Life EMS. Richard said the man had non-life threatening injuries ... Assisting at the scene were Ionia Department of Public Safety, Lake Odessa Police Department, Ionia County Sheriff Department, Lake Odessa Fire Department, Ionia County Victim Advocates, Life EMS of Ionia and Grand Rapids and the Ionia County Road Commission. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Friday's Scores Nov 1, 2009
Muskegon 15, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 6. Portage Central 28, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 13 ... East Grand Rapids 43, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Eastern 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Mich. Blueberry Grower Employed Kids Nov 1, 2009
The retailers said, pending further information, they have stopped buying products from Adkin Blue Ribbon Blueberry Co. near South Haven, about 45 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Michigan is the nation's largest blueberry producer, with 110 million pounds harvested in 2008. (Time.com)
FAA begins probe into fatal plane crash on I-75 Oct 31, 2009
By Michael Jones, Staff Writer Friday, October 30, 2009 1:51 PM EDT CORWITH TWP. -- Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field office in Grand Rapids arrived in Otsego County soon after Tuesday s plane crash near Vanderbilt which claimed the lives of two Gaylord men ... Molinaro said once Grand Rapids FAA investigators Will Elliott and John Parish complete their investigation and written report, which could take several weeks, a copy would be forwarded to the National... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Retailers Suspend Dealings With Fruit Grower Over Child Labor Oct 31, 2009
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. and Grand Rapids-based Meijer Inc. said Friday they have stopped buying products from Adkin Blue Ribbon Blueberry Co. near South Haven, Mich. The U.S. Department of Labor said its investigators found four children working in Adkin's fields on July 8, at least two of whom were younger than 12, including the 6-year-old. (KWTX.com, TX)
Free plastic surgery for veterans with injuries sustained in active duty Oct 31, 2009
By Lorene Parshall, Staff Writer Friday, October 30, 2009 1:51 PM EDT GAYLORD -- In honor of Veterans Day, free plastic and reconstructive surgery is being offered by the Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, 2680 Leonard NE, Suite 4, Grand Rapids, for any Michigan vet injured while on active duty. The injury must be the type that is treatable with cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kids Found Working on Mich. Fruit Grower's Fields Oct 31, 2009
Representatives of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. and Grand Rapids-based Meijer Inc. made similar statements. Thomas K. Thornburg, co-managing attorney of Farmworker Legal Services, said labor law violations are rampant among farms that use migrant workers. (Fox News)
T-Boned ... Judge rules against B93 class action status ... Peabody sentenced to 9 months for 2008 hit-and-run ... Lakewood Legends take on Harlem Ambassadors ... MI governor, GOP leader still far apart on revenue ... Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Sentinel-Standard/JON SZELAG T-Boned Oct 29, 2009
The driver and the passenger of the Dodge had minor injuries and Portland Ambulance transported them to Spectrum Hospital in Downtown Grand Rapids. The driver of the Dodge was cited with a civil infraction. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Mich. Woman Slims Down From 310 Lbs. to 149 Lbs. Oct 28, 2009
DeVisser tells The Grand Rapids Press that she lost the 161 pounds after joining Weight Watchers. She says she not only feels better now but also interacts more with people and enjoys trying new activities. (Fox News)
With no NHL offer, Chelios laces them up with minor league club Oct 25, 2009
It's not Chelios' first venture in the AHL. He played two games with the Grand Rapids Griffins last season. "Everybody is always looking for leadership and I hope I can provide that," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Friday's Prep Football Scores Oct 25, 2009
Climax-Scotts 47, Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian 7 ... East Grand Rapids 48, Grand Rapids Creston 0 ... Grand Rapids Catholic Central 37, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Eastern 14. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Charlotte May Marsh Oct 25, 2009
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 118 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Pederson Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. (The Herald-Palladium)
Granholm rallies school leaders to seek more money Oct 25, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS The fight over Michigan's school funding escalated Friday as Gov. Jennifer Granholm asked educators to help persuade state lawmakers to raise more money and avoid cuts that she recently ordered. The Democratic governor's talks with school leaders in the western Michigan cities of Muskegon and Grand Rapids add fuel to what likely will be at least a monthlong debate over whether tax increases will be needed to avoid some cuts ... "My request is we are united for 30 days," Granholm... (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
'Wild Joe' brings spicy new approach to jerky company Oct 23, 2009
Lachenman expects his latest supply agreement with , a Grand Rapids, Mich. -based distributor that operates in seven states from Minneapolis to Kentucky, might amend that. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Man robs bank, then turns himself in Oct 23, 2009
Officials at the sheriff's office tell WWMT-TV that an armed man walked into a Chase bank in the Grand Rapids area Wednesday morning and demanded money, before getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash. The 911 call came more than an hour later. (AZCentral -- News)
Penguins lose Gonchar for 4-6 weeks Oct 22, 2009
Nylander sent to AHL for conditioning The Capitals assigned center Michael Nylander to Grand Rapids of the AHL for a conditioning stint, giving the expensive bench-sitting veteran a chance to get back on the ice. Nylander hasn t played all season and the Capitals have found it difficult to trade the 37-year-old forward because of his $5. (Boston Globe)
Creation of new orthopedic research alliance announced Oct 22, 2009
National experts on bone disease and orthopedic research convened with representatives of each of the partners in Grand Rapids in late September at a summit meeting where they provided models of successful orthopedic research programs ... Established by Jay and Betty Van Andel in 1996, Van Andel Institute (VAI) is an independent research and educational organization based in Grand Rapids, Mich ... TGen is affiliated with the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Flu hitting two SJ schools (1419) Oct 20, 2009
concerned parent wrote on Oct 19, 2009 5:03 PM:" Update on the school website for Mon 10/19 shows 20% of the students were absent today. Is it going to take 50% for them to consider it to be "super high"??? This was posted on the Kalamazoo WWMT website - looks like other schools in the Southwest Michigan area are taking it a little more seriously!School closings October 19, 2009 4:04 PMWEST MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) As flu season gets rolling, illness is forcing many West Michigan schools to... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Kelly Proves Hes One Of The Best Oct 18, 2009
For that success Kelly will be inducted into the Grand Valley State Hall-of-Fame this weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At Central Michigan, Kelly would start to see what he could really do when he upgraded his talent pool and took a once doormat Central Michigan program to a MAC Championship going 19-16 overall and placing the CMU program in a position to win a bowl game and continue to have success after his departure from the program. (BearcatInsider.com)
Weekend Watch: Ohio teams tussle Oct 17, 2009
56 E. Grand Rapids v. No. 69 Lowell ... KEEP AN EYE ON: One of the most heated rivalries in all of Michigan High School Football history is between Lowell and East Grand Rapids ... East Grand Rapids has won 3 consecutive State Championships and 5 in the last 7 years. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
Voss Commits to the Chippewas Oct 14, 2009
Date: Oct 13, 2009 He had opportunities to play football or basketball at the next level, but Colin Voss of East Grand Rapids (Mich. High School has decided his best option is to play basketball for Central Michigan University. (ChippewasInsider.com)
Sports Edge: Walsh named basketball captain at GRCC Oct 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:00 AM EDT Gaylord High School 2008 graduate Tessa Walsh has been named a captain on the Grand Rapids Community College women s basketball team this season. Walsh, a former all-conference and all-area player for the Lady Blue Devils, had a solid freshman season last year for GRCC.. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gaylord cross country teams find success at Portage Invite Oct 14, 2009
No. 1-ranked East Grand Rapids won the girls race. Gaylord is back in action Oct. 20, when it hosts the third and final Big North Conference race. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mich. Court Upholds Penalty Against BP N. America Oct 13, 2009
Two of the leaking underground storage tanks are in Kalamazoo, with one each in East Grand Rapids, East Lansing, Okemos, Rockford, Roseville and St. Johns. BP spokesman Scott Dean says Giddings' ruling will have no effect on the company's ongoing cleanup work in Michigan. (ABC News -- Wire)
Joan E. Treves Oct 13, 2009
Brian Vincent of Grand Rapids, Mich. Molly (Bill) Gwinsky of Jerome, Mich. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Richard E. 'Duck' Tober Oct 12, 2009
Mr. Tober resided with excellent care at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans since 2005. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the GRHV at 3000 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, memo: Unit Red 1, Richard Tober. (The Herald-Palladium)
Holmstrom Lifts Red Wings Past Caps, 3-2 Oct 11, 2009
The Red Wings recalled C Justin Abdelkader from their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids to replace Franzen on the roster. Washington C Nicklas Backstrom is the first NHL player in three years to have 10 points (two goals and eight assists) in his team's first four games. (W-USA News, DC)
Friday's high school football Scores Oct 11, 2009
Belding 40, Grand Rapids Central 0 ... Caledonia 36, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 7 ... Coopersville 34, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 24. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Cross Country Oct 10, 2009
on Friday afternoon (Oct. GVSU totaled a team score of 55 points, behind first-place Michigan with 32. (Gvsulakers.com)
XC Finishes Strong at Intercollegiate Open Oct 10, 2009
- The Michigan State cross country team continued action this afternoon in Grand Rapids, competing with 27 other collegiate teams in the Michigan Intercollegiate Open hosted by Calvin College. The nationally ranked Spartan women claimed fifth place as a team with junior (Lansing, Mich. (Msuspartans.com)
Women's Cross Country Wins Michigan Intercollegiates Oct 10, 2009
- The Grand Valley State women's cross country team took home a first-place finish at the Michigan Intercollegiates in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Friday afternoon (Oct. (Gvsulakers.com)
Cross Country at Michigan Intercollegiate Oct 9, 2009
- The Michigan State cross country team will compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate Open in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Friday, Oct. 9. (Msuspartans.com)
High winds leave 28,000 without power in Michigan Oct 9, 2009
Four children and their school bus driver escaped injury early Wednesday after a live power line fell onto their bus in Grand Rapids. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
