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Group to protect 427 acres along Muskegon River Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:36AMBROOKS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The Land Conservancy of West Michigan plans to restrict development on 427 acres of Muskegon River frontage and forest under agreements with three Newaygo County landowners.
Spartans edge Minnesota, 65-64, with furious late rally to preserve unbeaten Big Ten mark Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:25AMSpartans rally from 13-point deficit in second half vs. Gophers.
Mourners pay last respects to fallen Michigan soldier Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:25AMST. JOHNS (AP) — A soldier killed during combat with the Taliban in Afghanistan was laid to rest in a mid-Michigan cemetery.
T’hawks come back with victory over Pequot Lakes Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys basketball team returned to its winning ways with a 72-47 victory over Pequot Lakes on Thursday evening at the Robert J. Elkington Middle School Gymnasium.
Rapids pins Aitkin, N-K Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:21AMGrand Rapids found home cooking to be to their liking Thursday night as they used one of their few home appearances to batter Aitkin 54-9 and also downed Nashwauk-Keewatin 49-15 in high school wrestling.
Greyhounds edge Thunderhawks in battle of section rivals Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys hockey team has found itself in its share of one goal games of late and Thursday evening's contest with rival Duluth East was no different.
Thunderhawk Nordic skiers compete in Marshall Sprints Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:20AMThe Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys and girls Nordic ski teams took part in the annual Duluth Marshall Sprints at the Snowflake Ski Center in Duluth on Friday afternoon.
T’hawk swimmers compete in Bemidji Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:20AMThe Grand Rapids Thunderhawk boys swimming and diving team took part in the annual Bemidji Invitational on Friday afternoon at the Bemidji High School.
Rapids knocks off East Grand Forks Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:19AMThe Grand Rapids Thunderhawk girls basketball team took its three game winning streak on the road to take on East Grand Forks Green Wave on Friday evening.
Grand Rapids crowns six champions Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 11:19AMGrand Rapids had a big wrestling day Saturday crowning six champions and taking second place at the Thunder Invitational in Zimmerman. The six Thunderhawk champions were Tyler Jobe, Mitchell Jobe, Zach Bainville, Jamison Evans, Pat Hopkins and Nick Hopkins.
Out of spotlight, Alissa Czisny may prosper Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 12:37AMScattered about in the blue seats of cozy Spokane Arena today will be reporters, judges and other curious observers.
Kent County Commission to consider accepting grants for farm preservation program Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 12:35AMSome 34 farms, including about 3,000 acres, still have active applications for the program.
Feds: Don't panic over carp Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 12:34AMFederal officials tried Tuesday to downplay DNA results that show leaping Asian carp may have reached Lake Michigan, and said they are doing everything possible to prevent a larger carp invasion.
Engagement Announcement: Cook-Alliston Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 12:22AMAmanda Marie Alliston, of Ypsilanti, and Chad Michael Cook, of Grand Rapids, have announced their engagement with a wedding date of June 5.
Daughtry Announces Arena Tour Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 12:21AMDaughtry reveals plans for the second leg of its U.S. arena tour
Tuesday's sports scoreboard Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:57PMTuesday's sports scoreboard.
Weary Spartans wake-up in time to beat Grand Rapids Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:55PMBy the time Orono was on the Target Center floor early Saturday, Jan. 9, a dozen hours had barely passed from the previous nights 72-55 boys basketball win over Litchfield.
Arrow grapplers knock off Trojans, 42-32 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:49PMWith a large crowd on hand to support the Arrows and see Jasper High School wrestler John Facile inducted into the Pipestone Area Wrestling Hall of Fame Tuesday evening, a depleted Pipestone Area wrestling team didn’t fail to keep attendees entertained.
Cinderella has nothing on these girls Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:38PMAs the old saying goes..."It's a Cinderella Story!" One year ago this team of first-year traveling skaters had little to boast about with one tally in the win column.
Fatal shooting after struggle for gun Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 4:33PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – In Grand Rapids, an armed robbery is dead after his intended victim wrestled a gun away in the middle of a struggle.
Four Chosen For Cedar Rapids Baseball 2010 Hall Of Fame Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 4:14PMCedar Rapids, IA - Four individuals have been selected for induction into the Cedar Rapids Baseball Hall of Fame at the 14th Annual Hot Stove Banquet on January 28, 2010. They are Howie Kendrick, Robert 'Bob' Klinger, Denis Menke, and Tony Reagins.
THE BEER NUT: What's expected in 2010 Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 4:14PMThere will be something for every beer lover this year, with many new beers planned from some of the country's top breweries set to debut in 2010.
Winter Olympics to feature 7 Red Wings Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 4:09PMThe 2010 Olympic Games will feature seven Detroit Red Wings, two of whom are former Grand Rapids Griffins.
Munson Healthcare May Team up with Spectrum Health Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 4:03PMA Northern Michigan health care organization may soon be teaming up with a downstate hospital. Munson Healthcare announced this morning it's working on a deal with Grand Rapids based Spectrum Health.
East Grand Rapids woman in Haiti as severe earthquake strikes Tuesday Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:50PMEast Grand Rapids photographer Terri Vruggink is on a missionary trip there.
Grand Rapids Police and Fire discuss staffing changes Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:43PMThe impact of budget cuts to police and fire staffing were outlined for city commissioners here Tuesday.
Grants will buy food for Coopersville Cares mobile pantry Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:35PMTwo grants totaling $4,000 will help Coopersville Cares fund the Feeding America mobile food pantry once a month.
Father remembers a daughter lost in fatal crash Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:34PMKENT COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A Kent County family is coming forward to talk about a weekend snowmobile crash that killed their daughter. Kristin Stowie died over the weekend in Lowell Township. The driver of that snowmobile slid off the road, police think he may have been drinking.
Seeds of Grace ministry co-founder charged with sexually assaulting a pre-teen relative Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 3:17PMEarl Kranz faces eight felony counts.
Businessman sentenced for fraud of cemeteries Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 12:04AMA businessman accused of stealing about $24 million from trusts set up to maintain cemeteries he controlled in Michigan and Indiana has been sentenced to four years on work release and four years of home detention.
Sleep Out tops 2008 total - "Lake Minnetonka Today" TV news Friday, Jan. 8 Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:48PMInterfaith Outreach and Community Partnership announced yesterday that it has received more donations to the 2009 Sleep Out campaign - pushing the total to $1.41 million and past last year's total.
Osseo, Maple Grove teams return to action Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:48PMAfter the winter break, Osseo and Maple Grove high school teams are returning to regular conference action this week. Here's this week's schedule. The Orioles took third place at the Warroad Tournament.
Stars of the Week Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:37PMA junior forward for the Benilde-St. Margaret's High girls hockey team, Burns had two goals in a 3-1 win over Coon Rapids in the Schwan Cup Blue Division semifinals Tuesday, Dec. 29. The following night, she scored another goal in a 3-2 championship-game loss to Breck School.
James Kavanaugh dies at 81; former Catholic priest wrote book calling for church reform Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:36PMHe left the priesthood after publishing 'A Modern Priest Looks at His Outdated Church,' a national bestseller. James Kavanaugh, a former Catholic priest who came to fame in 1967 with his controversial bestseller calling for reform in the church and later wrote bestselling books of poetry and other works, has died. He was 81.
Holiday roundup: Eagan boys skaters win Premier Tournament Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:28PMEagan is undefeated against teams not headed for the Olympics, and the Wildcats' roll in boys hockey continued through the holidays. The Wildcats, whose only loss is to the U.S. Women's National Team, improved to 8-1-1 by sweeping three games at the South St. Paul Premier Tournament.
Minnesota's premiere guitar builders featured in new book Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:24PMA dual love of photography and guitars has helped a Robbinsdale man create a project that pays tribute to both. John Fellman, 26, has done the writing and photography for "Meeting the Makers: Minnesota's Finest Guitar Builders," a 264-page book on the top guitar builders in Minnesota.
Major League Girls trip to World Series a highlight of mid-2009 Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:24PMA review of sports accomplishments in El Campo and Louise as reported by your El Campo Leader-News during 2009 continues. Part one was published in the Jan. 2 edition. Part 3 will appear in an upcoming issue.
The Clash VIII Duals: local boxes and overall scores Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:14PMPost-Bulletin, Rochester MN BRACKET A First round Apple Valley bye Carl Sandburg 42, Zumbrota-Mazeppa 15 Vacaville 39, Scott West 24 Grand Island 45, Baylor 27 Second round Apple Valley 55, Carl Sandburg 12 Grand Island 42, Vacaville 15 Baylor 43,
Thunderhawk girls run past Golden Bears, 76-40 Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMEVELETH - The Golden Bears got 12 points from Megan Vidas and 10 from Kayla Oates, but it wasn’t enough as Grand Rapids topped Eveleth-Gilbert Thursday, 76-40.
Snowstorm, Bitter Cold Coming This Week Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 5:20AMCovering the windows with plastic and wearing socks to bed might have seemed bad enough this week, but snow and colder temperatures are on the horizon for the Chicago area.
Facing 39 felonies in cemetery embezzlement case Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 5:18AMLANSING, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A trial date has been set for a former Oklahoma oil-man who is accused of stealing millions of dollars from funeral homes in several states including Michigan.
Midwest Sees Near-Record Lows, Snow By The Foot Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 5:17AMThe Midwest has it all right now, from pounding snow to frigid temperatures, and one meteorologist says we can expect the worst winter in a quarter century.
Stimulus funds to pay for work on two Belding street projects Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 5:05AMBids are expected to be let March 5, while the work itself should commence July 1 and take about three weeks to complete, city officials said.
Grand Rapids schools Superintendent Bernard Taylor's new 5-year contract offers 'million-dollar parachute,' says union ... Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 5:05AMThe new agreement automatically adds a year to his contract after each satisfactory performance evaluation.
Automakers to release Dec sales numbers Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:57AMAnalysts expect last month to be a bright spot to end a bad year.
BizWeek Calendar: 01/05/2010 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:55AMAnnual awards dinner and installation of officers for the Traverse Area Association of Realtors; 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City; featured speaker is Bill Martin, CEO of the Michigan Association of Realtors.
Holland Christian rises to eighth in Class B boys basketball poll, Hamilton stays at No. 7 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:50AMZeeland West makes it an area contingent at 11th.
Black ice blamed for nearly a dozen crashes overnight on I-196 near M-6 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:50AMNo serious injuries resulted and no one went to the hospital, but an AMR ambulance was involved in one crash.
Meijer subpoenas may answer questions Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:46AMInvestigative subpoenas filed by Alan Schneider, Grand Traverse County's prosecutor, could finally answer who authorized tampering in two Acme Township elections.
Grand Rapids' first baby of 2010 born two minutes into New Year Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 6:35AMHolland's first baby waited a few hour later.