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Santa Claus bellowed jolly Christmas wishes Saturday from his stand-in ride at the 41st annual Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Parade.  Full story »

A study done by Plante & Moran, PLLC, shows a consolidation of Saugatuck Township, Saugatuck and Douglas' governments could save taxpayers in the three muncipalities about $2.2 million and significantly slash tax rates without sacrificing basic services like police and fire.  Full story »

Rachael Shier, 8, of Grandville, left, is startled by the blast of sound from Karen Dunnam, of Grand Rapids, as she plays her tuba Saturday morning.
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Santa Claus came to town at holiday parades downtown and in Hudsonville. Full story »

A man reportedly robbed the 7-Eleven convenience store, 4258 Alpine Ave. NW, at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, and after getting an undisclosed amount of cash by knifepoint fled into the nearby York Creek Apartments complex. Full story »

Two people were injured in an early Saturday incident in a parking lot outside Julian's Bar, 1210 S. Division Ave., that involved multiple gunshots being fired. Full story »

Cornerstone University will eliminate 10 staff positions and not fill four other vacancies as part of a budget-tightening effort to reduce expenditures by $1.5 million. Full story »

University President Joe Stowell said the ban was “biblically indefensible.” Full story »

A Van Andel Research Institute scientist has received a $1.3 million federal grant to study how tumors develop resistance to chemotherapy in colon cancer, and his findings could help those suffering from other cancers. Full story »

Effort to reduce the budget deficit will come up three days late, $200,000 short. Full story »

Jose Garcia got back his wheelchair which was stolen Wednesday from the Wal-Mart in Holland Township. Full story »

A 53-year-old West Olive woman was hospitalized in fair condition at a Grand Rapids hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a two-vehicle Grand Haven Township collision Friday morning. Full story »

Comstock Park Public Schools Superintendent Ethan Ebenstein on Friday joined neighboring school chiefs in pressuring Plainfield Township officials to conduct criminal background checks on employees.  Full story »

Prosecutor can probe whether retailer illegally tried to unseat officials. Full story »

Matthew Bolick's funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning. Full story »