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Battle continues over courthouse move
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Michael Taylor
Monday August 25, 2008, 12:11 PM
Recently Circuit Judge Donald Johnston ruled that the 63rd District Court in Rockford may be relocated according to county plans despite numerous protests from both the City of Rockford and Judge Stephen Servaas, who for several decades has presided there.
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Time for a trim
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Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 12:15 PM
Ann Churchill, of nrtheast Grand Rapids, trims the grass in front of her garden.Creston unveils new mural
by
Chris Hecox
Monday August 25, 2008, 12:09 PM
The new mural on the south side of the Quality Care Upholstery Building, 1312 Plainfield Ave. NE, was officially unveiled last week by the Creston Neighborhood Association and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts' ArtWorks program.The mural was painted on the south side of the Quality Craft Upholstery Building at 1312 Plainfield Ave. NE, between Page and Spencer streets.
Continue reading "Creston unveils new mural" »Courthouse squabble continues, embattled Servaas may retire
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Michael Taylor
Monday August 25, 2008, 12:08 PM
If the battle was taking place on a playground, an attentive teacher might send all parties involved to a time out. As it is, the ongoing conflict between District Judge Steven Servaas and several county employees--including fellow judge Sara Smolenski--could lead to Servaas' decision to retire. That's if he isn't forced off the bench by the state's Judicial Tenure Commission first.
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by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:58 AM
You don't have to go all the way to the Mackinac Bridge to participate in a bridge walk this Labor Day.
Continue reading "Bridge walk planned for GR" »Man tries to steal prescription drugs from Family Fare
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:56 AM
On Aug. 12, a white male attempted to steal prescription drugs from the pharmacy at the Family Fare at 5241 Northland Drive in Plainfield Township.
Continue reading "Man tries to steal prescription drugs from Family Fare" »Old car dealership could be new museum in Rockford
by Michael Taylor
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:55 AM
It would be an overstatement to call the former Northland Buick Pontiac GMC car dealership recently purchased by the city of Rockford an eyesore, but at the very least, it's in need of some renovation and repair. Rockford City Manager Michael Young says he would like to see the building torn down, so city planners could develop the property from a "clean slate."
Continue reading "Old car dealership could be new museum in Rockford" »Directory will connect Creston residents with local agencies
by Chris Hecox
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:50 AM
Residents living in Grand Rapids' Creston Neighborhood will soon have loads of information about their community available at their fingertips.
Continue reading "Directory will connect Creston residents with local agencies" »Rockford Lions honored
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:45 AM
The Rockford Lions Club recently recognized the outstanding service of members Jack Schwab and Larry Lindsley to both their club and community by naming each a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Named for Lions founder Melvin Jones, the award is the highest honor bestowed by the club for a recipient's commitment to humanitarian work. Pictured here, Lion President Jan Straus (left) presents the award to Schwab (center) and Lindsley.'Whodunit?' returns to Grand Rapids Museum
by Sherry Kuyt
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:42 AM
A special exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum will give visitors a shot at solving a murder.
"Whodunit? The Science of Solving Crime" opens Labor Day weekend at the Van Andel Museum Center, located at 272 Pearl St. NW.
Continue reading "'Whodunit?' returns to Grand Rapids Museum" »Cedar Springs Council denies museum's request
by Michael Taylor
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:40 AM
The road to expansion and improvements at the museum in Morley Park has been a long, uphill climb for members of the Cedar Springs Historical Society, one leading absolutely nowhere, at least for the moment.
Continue reading "Cedar Springs Council denies museum's request" »Plainfield Township approves master plan
by Chris Hecox
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:38 AM
After four years of work, Plainfield Township has a new master plan.
The Plainfield Township Board last week unanimously approved the document, which will help guide future development in the township.
Continue reading "Plainfield Township approves master plan" »Rally raises $4,000 for cancer research
by Michael Taylor
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:36 AM
Rockford resident Sue Harrison (left) and her sister, Robin Wiltenburg, both survivors of breast cancer, helped raise $4,000 for cancer research at a recent event held at Rogue Golf Club in Sparta.Tool and die company gets preliminary approval for tax break
by Chris Hecox
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:34 AM
A Walker-based designer and maker of automotive stamping dies is one step closer to receiving a tax break if it relocates to the former Maco Steel building at 8057 Graphic Industrial Park NE in Plainfield Township.
Continue reading "Tool and die company gets preliminary approval for tax break" »Salvation Army camp in Plainfield gets rezoned
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:30 AM
The Plainfield Township Board added three parcels to the planned unit development for Salvation Army's Little Pine Island camp on Pine Island Drive NE last week.
Continue reading "Salvation Army camp in Plainfield gets rezoned" »Plainfield approves streetlights for Meadowlark Drive
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:28 AM
Two new streetlights will soon be added to Meadowlark Drive, between Knollwood Drive and Sunnyhill Street in Plainfield Township.
Continue reading "Plainfield approves streetlights for Meadowlark Drive" »White Pine Church moving
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:27 AM
The White Pine United Methodist Church is relocating its worship services to the Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA, 6555 Jupiter Avenue NE in Belding beginning in September.
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by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 11:26 AM
27-yar-old Jeremy Hibbard, of Rockford, was arraigned by video at 58th District Court in Hudsonville on charges of armed robbery and being an habitual offender.
Continue reading "Rockford man charged in Ottawa County robbery" »Tickets going fast for first 'Lake Effect' Festival
by Michael Taylor
Monday August 18, 2008, 12:04 PM
Grand Rapids blues giants Root Doctor are one of five acts taking the stage for the first annual Lake Effect Music Festival Aug. 24 in Rockford.GR considers changes related to Proposal 2
by Chris Hecox
Monday August 18, 2008, 12:02 PM
Firms doing business with Grand Rapids may soon be rewarded for employing city residents.
Granting bid discounts to firms who hire city residents is among several changes proposed by the city's Equal Opportunity Office is in response to Proposal 2, the constitutional amendment approved by Michigan voters in 2006 that prohibits affirmative action programs at public institutions.
Continue reading "GR considers changes related to Proposal 2" »Creston celebrates
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 18, 2008, 12:01 PM
The Creston Neighborhood Association hosted the 28th annual Aberdeen Celebration in the Park last week. Above, Gina Thelen leads her dog Tess through the dog agility course set up at Aberdeen Park as part of the event.Plans take shape for redevelopment of 607 Dewey
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 18, 2008, 11:59 AM
This drawing shows what developers envision for the redevelopment of 607 Dewey Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.The Grand Rapids Brownfield Authority recently approved a plan amendment for the site's brownfield redevelopment plan.
Continue reading "Plans take shape for redevelopment of 607 Dewey" »Students, parents get peek at new City High-Middle School curriculum
by Chris Hecox
Monday August 18, 2008, 11:52 AM
Dale Phelps, from the Village Bike Shop, at left, tells Kevin Kammer about a new hybrid electric bicycle during the Economicology Expo at City High=Middle School.Rockford to host teachers from China, Mexico
by Michael Taylor
Monday August 18, 2008, 11:50 AM
Students at Rockford schools hoping to immerse themselves in a foreign culture will be one step closer to that goal come this fall, when the High School Freshman Center and Roguewood Elementary School will host two teachers from other countries.
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