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• Ball St. beats Central Michigan, 31-24 11/20/2008, 12:22 a.m. EST
• Another Detroit case centers on text messages 11/19/2008, 11:42 p.m. EST
• Woman accused of drugging kids, torching house 11/19/2008, 11:36 p.m. EST
A tree for a tree
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Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 11:06 AM
Ben Zwagerman, of Maple Lake Tree Farms, last week plants one of the 164 trees that needed to be replaced because of the recent construction during the West Main Avenue reconstruction project.
Post a comment | View commentsJenison tops Grand Haven to win regional volleyball title
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By Jack Palecki | Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 5:57 PM
CEDAR SPRINGS - Perhaps one of the most difficult challenges in sports is getting your team up to face another team, especially if your team is coming off a state championship and features a return team exploding with talented players.
Jenison coach Alana Kooi doesn't appear to have that problem in Wildcat country, as her marquee talent made the trip to Cedar Springs High School to face a much-improved group from Grand Haven (35-22-2) in the Wildcats' 3-1Class A regional-final win last Thursday night.
Continue reading "Jenison tops Grand Haven to win regional volleyball title" »O-K White stars shine on Advance All-Area Boys Tennis Team
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By Jen Judson | Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 5:32 PM
With conference alignments shaking up area sports, this boys tennis season saw the rise of the ultra-competitive O-K White. Playing host to two top-five state teams in East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Christian, the White also spawned three No. 1 singles state finalists, including Mr. Tennis hopeful Michael Sukenik of East Grand Rapids, Northview's Aaron Hendrick, and Greenville's Bryant Dudzik. The O-K White also crowned six state-flight winners.
The search for the best male tennis players of 2008 reached epic proportions. While all are deserving, only a slim few of talented racketeers can make the cut. With that said, we give you the Advance All-Area Boys Tennis team:
Long-awaited I-196 ramp to Baldwin opens
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Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 11:03 AM
Motorists using I-196 through Jenison and Grandville have lived so long with the promise of a new interchange it may be hard to believe the promise has actually been fulfilled.
Continue reading "Long-awaited I-196 ramp to Baldwin opens" »Trail extension gets state grant funding
by Joanne Morris
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 11:00 AM
Bikers, joggers, in-line skaters - even downtown businesses - all could benefit from a planned expansion of the Buck Creek trail system.
A 0.8-mile expansion is planned to link Grandville's Buck Creek Trails to the Kent Trail system that runs along the Grand River.
Continue reading "Trail extension gets state grant funding" »A large haul
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:58 AM
Earl Brummel, 76, uses a tarp to move leaves to the curb of his daughter's Cherry Street home in Zeeland last week. City crews began their annual leaf pick-up earlier this month, collecting unbagged leaves that have been raked to the curb.Electronic 'eyes' are watching 36th light
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:57 AM
Confused about what's happening at the new traffic light at Baldwin Street and 36th Avenue? Don't worry. The intersection is being watched.
Continue reading "Electronic 'eyes' are watching 36th light" »Wild M-45 ride ends at school parking lot
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:55 AM
Witnesses told Ottawa County Sheriff's Department deputies that a crash in the Allendale Middle School parking lot began with a driver going the wrong way on Lake Michigan Drive.
Continue reading "Wild M-45 ride ends at school parking lot" »Hudsonville man charged in crash
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:54 AM
A Hudsonville man was arrested and charged in connection with a traffic crash that took place on 48th Avenue near New Holland Drive in Georgetown Township.
Continue reading "Hudsonville man charged in crash" »Participants praise Walker's first Police Citizens Academy
by Sherry Kuyt
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:51 AM
Graduate Diane Jedrzejczak, flanked by Walker Police Officer Gil Redzinski and Mayor Rob VerHeulen, shows off her diploma.On Nov. 12, the city of Walker held a ceremony for graduates of its first Police Citizens Academy.
Continue reading "Participants praise Walker's first Police Citizens Academy" »Community input sought to create school facilities' plan
by Kristin Dykema
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:49 AM
Zeeland Public Schools officials are looking for the community's input Thursday in a meeting that will help determine the future of the district's facilities.
Continue reading "Community input sought to create school facilities' plan" »Election certification brings Sunday sale of beer and wine
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:48 AM
The Ottawa County Clerk's office officially certified the Nov. 4 election last week, and has
determined that the sale of beer and wine could proceed beginning last Sunday.
New addition to Georgetown Fire Department fleet arrives
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:46 AM
The newest addition to the Georgetown Township Fire Department looks a lot like an oversized motor home, and in some respects, it is.
Continue reading "New addition to Georgetown Fire Department fleet arrives" »Fake gun incident brings arrests
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:45 AM
Three men have been arraigned after an incident in Grandville where their fake guns were mistaken for the real thing.
Continue reading "Fake gun incident brings arrests" »Police investigating theft of trailer full of baby formula
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:44 AM
Grandville police are looking for suspects in the theft of a truckload worth of baby formula in Grandville earlier this month.
"We've got some leads that we're following up on," Grandville Police Detective Andrew Measell said last week.
Continue reading "Police investigating theft of trailer full of baby formula" »Grandville City Council resignation leaves opening
by Joanne Morris
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:43 AM
After serving on the Grandville City Council for the past seven years, City Councilor Stan Ponstein is saying goodbye.
He won't be leaving public office entirely - just moving on to accept his election to the Kent County Board of Commissioners.
Continue reading "Grandville City Council resignation leaves opening" »New park officially gets a name
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:42 AM
Neighbors are probably already calling it that, but now it's official - Grandville newest recreational spot is Lee Street Park.
Continue reading "New park officially gets a name" »Grandville 'problem house' headed for demolition
by Joanne Morris
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:39 AM
Grandville city officials say this house at 3720 Sioux Court has major foundation problems and has been officially condemned by the city.Currently listed at $39,000 by Brooks Real Estate Group, the five-bedroom brick ranch home is set to be demolished after being officially condemned by the Grandville City Council last week.
Continue reading "Grandville 'problem house' headed for demolition" »State court ruling favors Georgetown
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:38 AM
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Georgetown Township in an ongoing court case lodged by the Great Lakes Society.
Continue reading "State court ruling favors Georgetown" »Stacking up the fun
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:31 AM
Students at Grandville's South Elementary School got a chance last week to participate in the World Sport Stacking Association's "Stack up" competition, a national event designed to challenge thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills. Here, fourth-grader Kaiysha Johnson has a great time trying to keep cups from toppling.Herman Miller to cut work force
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:30 AM
Herman Miller Inc. officials announced last week jobs and operating expenses at the furniture manufacturer will be cut in an effort to reduce annual expenses by $60 million.
Continue reading "Herman Miller to cut work force" »Early payment plan saves money for Hudsonville
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:27 AM
Up-front payment for a new vehicle for the Hudsonville Fire Department will save taxpayers $7,422. The City Council last month approved the process, and last week approved the bid from Byron Center-based HME for the Rodent rescue pumper.
Continue reading "Early payment plan saves money for Hudsonville" »Light show, elves lead Hudsonville Santa parade
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:26 AM
Hudsonville is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Santa Claus parade beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and this year there are new features to liven up the event.
Continue reading "Light show, elves lead Hudsonville Santa parade" »Park Elementary project bid winner new to district
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 10:25 AM
Caledonia-based DVK construction was selected to renovate Hudsonville's Park Elementary School offices and put on an addition. DVK submitted the low bid of $812,800 for the work, which will be paid from the district's building and site sinking fund.
Continue reading "Park Elementary project bid winner new to district" »
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