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Insect virus creeps into North America, shuts down Portage commercial cricket grower Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:05AMThe cricket paralysis virus doesn't hurt reptiles or any other animals. But in Europe, it wiped out a staple of the captive reptile diet. Now it's here.
Rainbow Connection chooses 'wish child ambassador' for Saturday fund-raising walk Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:30PMBryce Foum, who has autism and Gorlin syndrom, is "an insanely happy boy for going through the things he's gone through," his mom says.
Take a walk at the Zoo, help raise money for children's wishes Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:11PMHarrison Wardin, 13, the son of Kevin and Carol Wardin of Hemlock, will be the 'wish ambassador' for the Rainbow Connection's "Walk for Kids," at the Children's Zoo Saturday at 10 a.m. The purpose of the walk is to raise money to help children with life-threatening illnesses by making their wishes come true.
New alternative preschool offers small class size and unique curriculum Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:43AMA local daycare will be offering an alternative preschool program of a smaller size to area parents.
Grades are in for West Michigan schools Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:45PMSee results of No Child Left Behind goals and the state's Education YES! report cards.
International visitors: Residents welcome students from China Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:56PMA group of exchange students from China arrived in Ionia Wednesday to expand their English skills and see another part of the U.S.
On-the-Town Weekend Buzz: Boogie Woogie Babies, Yard Dogs Road Show, fireworks, and Annie Hall Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 9:05AMThursday’s weather is sunny with a high of 77, the perfect forecast to spend an evening with the Boogie Woogie Babies as they travel down memory lane in a 1940s musical revue.
Couple marries at the John Ball Zoo Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 8:59PMA church or a beach, two common places where people get married, but one West Michigan couple decided to let animals join in their wedding fun.
How IWearYourShirt web marketer is unleashing social media blitz for JW Marriott, Amway Grand Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 7:00AMWhile you may use Twitter and Facebook for fun, it's a career for Jason Sadler.
West Michigan teens scramble to find summer work in competitive job market Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 8:41AMWhile competition from other teens is always a problem, this year they're competing with adults.
Memorial Day Weekend Staycations Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 3:14PMIt's one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, but not everyone in West Michigan is heading out of town to celebrate the Memorial holiday, some are choosing to have fun right here at home for staycations.
Profile: Children's author Sue Stauffacher Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 2:56AMShe's on a mission to get kids, especially urban, at-risk kids, to read.
Nessie back in pond at John Ball Park Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 10:06PMNessie the sea monster is back in the pond a John Ball Park in Grand Rapids. "We just love it," says Colleen Shelton as she and her small daughter look out at the sculpture.
A gator, baboons and Nessie, oh my! Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 12:18PMJohn Ball Zoo has some new additions.
Bob Sullivan offers to fund, operate Richmond Park Pool this summer Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 7:11AMGrand Rapids cannot afford to open any of its six pools this summer, but must consider that Sullivan is offering to run the pool without city staff.
ArtPrize sculpture 'Nessie' finds permanent home at John Ball Zoo Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 9:32AMAn information kiosk and a walk-out viewing platform will be built on the pond's banks.
Missing Man Grand Rapids Man With Alzheimer's Found Safe Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 3:48AMSimon Mojica has been found safe.
Search on for missing man Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 6:07PMKENT COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Officials in Kent County are searching for a missing man with Alzheimer's.
Man with Alzheimer's found safe Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 5:57PMA 67-year-old man with what is described as mild Alzheimer's disease, who disappeared Tuesday, was found Wednesday morning.
Bongo jumps barrier at John Ball Zoo Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 8:59PMA school field trip ended early for some students at the John Ball Zoo, after an African Bongo jumped a barrier.
Nessie temporarily removed from Grand Rapids pond Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 7:27PMNessie the sea monster is no longer nesting in the pond at John Ball Park Zoo.
Community Calendar for January 21-27 Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 9:35PMA look at upcoming events.
Ice anglers rejoice: Pickerel Lake Park near Rockford restores hours for now Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 7:20AMBudget cuts had limited the hours, but donations are allowing hours to be restored.
State arts funds available for school fieldtrips Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 1:23PMGRAND RAPIDS -- The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs is unveiling a new program to fund field trips from schools to arts and cultural destinations.
More New Year's Eve events Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 12:36AMABK: 8 p.m. The Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-858-9333. www.thecrofoot.com. $10. Chenille Sisters: 10 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. www.theark.org. $35, $42.
After 40 years in a red suit, beloved Grand Rapids Santa Ben Baird will retire from mall work Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 8:20AMRead the stories he tells from four decades of listening to children's wish lists.
Binder Park Zoo announces birth of third baby giraffe in 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 1:21PMGiraffes can weigh more than 150 pounds and stand 6 feet tall at birth.
Passage of funding for Kent County farmland preservation program may have political price for supporters Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 2:50PMPublic funding approval came as the county made $9.7 million in cuts.
Budget cuts to be felt at Kent Co parks Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 2:57PMAs Kent County prepares to cut up to $6.5 million from its $168 million budget, the question is: Will the public even notice?
John Ball Zoo may raise fees, hibernate for winter months due to county budget cuts Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 4:50AMJohn Ball Zoo could increase its daily admission prices by $1 next year and close during the winter months to help Kent County offset declining revenues.
Ada to Zeeland briefs: Car show joins 'Boulevard Days' in Allendale Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 9:03AMALLENDALE TOWNSHIP -- A car show and family fun challenge are among the new additions planned for the second annual Allendale Boulevard Days, a three-mile community sale and entertainment event slated for Friday and Saturday along M-45....
What's your angle? Tuesday, August 4, 2009 @ 8:44AMTom Firme Not all the animals at John Ball Park are in the zoo. Fish, turtles, frogs, and waterfowl abound around the picturesque pond, which also serves as a venue for the popular swan boat rides.
Entertainment Calendar, July 18, 2009 Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 9:42PMTHE MIX Mud Bowl Mania, a Newaygo County Community Services (NCCS) benefit, featuring a mud volleyball tournament with over 250 volleyball players, 9 a.m., NCCS Service Center, 6308 S. Warner, south of Fremont. Also, a community breakfast (cooked by the...
Ada to Zeeland for July 14 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 @ 12:29PMCOMMUNITY CLOSEUP • Sparta: New Town & Country Days events focus on family, free ADA TO ZEELAND Musicians help raise money for fair ALLEGAN COUNTY -- More than a month before Kelly Clarkson performs at this year's Allegan County Fair,...
Fun at the zoo Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 11:52AMTom Firme Sarah Tait, left, and her son Noah, 3, both of Rockford, enjoy a day at the John Ball Park Zoo Community Days event last week in Grand Rapids.
Long shot Monday, June 8, 2009 @ 12:22PMTom Firme There was no tee and the green was pretty rough, but that didn't stop Max Held, 6, from enjoying some practice golf swings at John Ball Park. He was visiting the zoo along with his St. Andrew's School classmates for an end-of-year outing.
John Ball Zoo evacuated because of nearby gas leak Sunday, May 24, 2009 @ 9:20AMVisitors to the John Ball Zoological Garden were told to evacuate the grounds because of a nearby gas leak