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How fixing sinks can be an act of mercy

By Charley Honey | The Grand Rapids Press

November 07, 2009, 4:00AM

Home Repair Services strives to make "Kent County look like God's kingdom." Full story »

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Crossing over: Locals step beyond faith divide to learn about other religions

By Matt Vande Bunte, The Grand Rapids Press

November 07, 2009, 3:52AM

Proponents hope more evangelicals will wrestle with interfaith issues. Full story »

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Woodland Mall strengthens Web presence

By The Grand Rapids Press staff

November 07, 2009, 2:12AM

Shopping center also adds Facebook page. Full story »

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Photos: Michigan Harvest Cluster dog show

By The Grand Rapids Press

November 07, 2009, 12:50AM

Check out unique looking dogs in our photo gallery from show. Full story »

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Police seek help finding Spring Lake Township woman

By The Grand Rapids Press staff

November 06, 2009, 10:38PM

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to find a 47-year-old Spring Lake Township woman missing since 8 a.m. Thursday. Full story »

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Instead of layoffs, Zeeland's ODL Inc. will pay 35 workers to work for nonprofits during rest of year

By Myron Kukla | The Grand Rapids Press

November 06, 2009, 6:13PM

Company estimates the donation is worth at least $170,000. Full story »

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Walker leaders to consider four-day work week at City Hall

By The Grand Rapids Press staff

November 06, 2009, 5:54PM

City Manager Cathy Vander Meulen said the change, which could begin in January, would save about $150,000 in 2010. Full story »

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West Michigan Reps. Hoekstra, Ehlers explain why they will vote against Democrats' health-care plan

By Monica Scott The Grand Rapids Press

November 06, 2009, 5:30PM

Two local lawmakers say they'll be in the "no" column if House Democrats call for a vote today on a $1 trillion health-care measure that would cover 36 million uninsured people and create a government health plan. Full story »

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Walker's City Hall might switch to four-day work week to help offset budget strains

By Aaron Ogg | The Grand Rapids Press

November 06, 2009, 5:25PM

Walker's City Hall might switch to a four-day work week to help offset budget strains. Full story »

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Grand Rapids Library has copy of 1,990-page health care bill

By Morgan Jarema | The Grand Rapids Press

November 06, 2009, 5:11PM

Looking for some not-so light reading? The main branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St. NE, has a copy of the 1,990-page proposed U.S. health-care bill available at the reference desk for review. Full story »

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Plainfield Township firefighter investigated for soliciting minors on Facebook, police say

By The Grand Rapids Press staff

November 06, 2009, 5:09PM

A computer was seized from the home of a Plainfield Township firefighter and township employee today after police say he allegedly attempted to solicit 15-year-olds online while talking with them via Facebook. Full story »

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Check to see if you are on IRS list of 2,000 Michigan taxpayers owed a combined $2.3 million

By Cami Reister | The Grand Rapids Press

November 06, 2009, 4:24PM

The average amount of the checks is Michigan is $1,181, and some people are due to receive more than one, according to the IRS. Full story »

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What's your prediction for this winter's snowfall? Find out what the experts think in Sunday's Press

By The Grand Rapids Press

November 06, 2009, 4:11PM

According to the National Weather Service, we shouldn't be buried as deep as we were the past two winters, but local meteorologists have their own opinions. Full story »

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Coming to Kent County's H1N1 flu vaccine clinic Saturday? Allow extra time for road construction

By Shandra Martinez | The Grand Rapids Pres...

November 06, 2009, 3:59PM

The clinic's organizers want to get the word out construction crews will close highway ramps near the county health department's clinic at 700 Fuller Ave. NE. Full story »

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'Milk' screenwriter declines invitation to speak -- with caveat -- from Hope College

By The Associated Press

November 06, 2009, 3:31PM

Hope College dministrators decided last month to scuttle plans for a student-proposed forum on sexuality featuring openly gay filmmaker Dustin Lance Black. Full story »

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