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• San Diego mother moved to another Michigan prison 8/28/2008, 4:25 p.m. EDT
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Kentwood unveils 'a gift for the generations'
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Herb Woerpel
Monday August 25, 2008, 3:28 PM
Above, Chloe Fornetti, 4, of Kentwood, slides down a play structure pole at the newly opened Kenneth Stanaback Park in Kentwood.
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Denial sets up board vote on Meadow-Bloom
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Herb Woerpel
Monday August 25, 2008, 3:23 PM
The Caledonia Township Planning Commission is sticking to its contention that the township should know what the final use is for the proposed Meadow-Bloom development before rezoning would be approved.
Continue reading "Denial sets up board vote on Meadow-Bloom" »Cycle-deer crashes plague Caledonia
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Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 3:10 PM
Two motorcycle-deer crashes occurred over the last week in the area.
A Caledonia motorcyclist remains in stable condition after being flung from his vehicle after striking a deer broadside last week.
Continue reading "Cycle-deer crashes plague Caledonia" »Four WWII veteran brothers still gather annually to share stories
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Jan Holst
Monday August 25, 2008, 3:07 PM
All four Bassett brothers served during World War II. Now they gather to share war stories. Pictured in back, from left, are Ron and Doug, holding the five-star banner made to represent their service. In front are Gordon, holding a family picture, and Bill, holding a poster with picture of mom and dad, Gordon and Dora Bassett, and military photos of all five brothers.Cutlerville Chamber teeing off on behalf of area students
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 25, 2008, 2:59 PM
The Cutlerville Chamber of Commerce is set to tee off on behalf of student education as they putt and pitch for area pupils through their fourth annual scholarship golf outing.
This year's event will begin on Friday, Sept. 5, at Briarwood Golf Club, 2900 92nd St. in Caledonia.
Continue reading "Cutlerville Chamber teeing off on behalf of area students" »LETTER: Essay winners chose fitting subjects
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 2:48 PM
I am writing to offer my congratulations to the "Back to School" essay winners and express my appreciation for you featuring them in the Aug. 5 edition.
Continue reading "LETTER: Essay winners chose fitting subjects" »Menards eyes fate of 28th Street plans
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 25, 2008, 2:44 PM
Menards representatives are scheduled to appear at tonight's Kentwood Planning Commission meeting to explain the future of their proposed 4441 28th St. Menards facility.
After initially presenting the project in December 2007, developers have stalled due to difficulties in locating a suitable drive off 28th Street.
Continue reading "Menards eyes fate of 28th Street plans" »Kentwood hopes its on right path to 2010 grant for trails
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 25, 2008, 1:23 PM
The City of Kentwood may be on the right track to receiving funding for long-term improvements to six of their non-motorized trailways.
Continue reading "Kentwood hopes its on right path to 2010 grant for trails" »Local Rose Society calls for entries, judges, and visitors
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 1:22 PM
The public is being invited to come and smell the roses at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on Aug. 30 and 31.
Continue reading "Local Rose Society calls for entries, judges, and visitors" »Pavement Picasso
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 25, 2008, 1:18 PM
Allison Hung, 6, doodles on the sidewalk in front of her Pleasant Street home in Caledonia.Emmons Lake begins school with new principal
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 18, 2008, 4:10 PM
Tony Silveri, newly hired Emmons Lake Elementary principal, pauses for a picture with some playground bound fifth-graders. Silveri was officially hired by the Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education on July 1 and began working in late July.
Continue reading "Emmons Lake begins school with new principal" »Blowing in the wind
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 18, 2008, 4:03 PM
Amelia Nickel, 4, sets bubbles afloat in her yard on Madison Avenue in Cutlerville.Academy moves to new building, gains Ferris charter status
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:54 PM
Heidi Cate, Lighthouse Academy principal and superintendent, helps move boxes as the school prepares to relocate to its new 3300 36th St. location. Lighthouse Academy, called the area's first "street school," is starting out the new school year in new facilities at 36th Street in Kentwood under a charter designation granted by Ferris State University.
Continue reading "Academy moves to new building, gains Ferris charter status" »Wyoming says yes to Gainey rezoning
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:52 PM
Land that came into Wyoming through an Act 425 agreement has been rezoned to I-2 industrial.
Continue reading "Wyoming says yes to Gainey rezoning" »Gaines plans to host meeting on manager
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:51 PM
Gaines Township officials will present the progress of the appointment of a township manager position at a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Township Hall, 8555 Kalamazoo Ave.
Continue reading "Gaines plans to host meeting on manager" »Caledonia hosting community prayer
by Advance Newspapers
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:48 PM
West Michigan residents are being invited to attend a community inter-denominational prayer and prayer walk at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Caledonia High School, 9050 Kraft Ave.
Continue reading "Caledonia hosting community prayer" »Champions of Character program visits Caledonia
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:42 PM
Kentwood responds to winds of change on energy-turbine rules
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:35 PM
The City of Kentwood has changed, or is in the process of changing, a few of its rules and regulations - including those regulating wind energy.
Continue reading "Kentwood responds to winds of change on energy-turbine rules" »Priceline will locate call center in Siemens Dematic building
by Tim Disselkoen
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:30 PM
While it is unknown if actor William Shatner will be beamed up to Wyoming for a December opening, Wyoming officials are nonetheless ecstatic that Priceline.com - the online travel booking firm - has chosen the former Siemens Dematic building at 4147 Eastern Ave. SE for their new call center.
Continue reading "Priceline will locate call center in Siemens Dematic building" »Gaines officials hope tax break spurs local industry's growth
by Herb Woerpel
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:27 PM
In today's economy, the growth and success of a homegrown company is welcome news.
R&T of West Michigan, a metal-forming machine service that specializes in remanufacturing stamping presses and auto industry parts, is hoping to continue its success with a help of a 12-year tax abatement from Gaines Township.
Continue reading "Gaines officials hope tax break spurs local industry's growth" »Local interpretation of fire code empties showrooms
by Jan Holst
Monday August 18, 2008, 3:21 PM
Greg Betten stands next to his father's restored Mercedes Benz. A fire code dispute has moved all for-sale vehicles outside the now nearly empty showroom at Betten Imports in Cascade.It is worth showing off, but since it is not for sale, it is not really the vehicle Betten Imports would likely have picked to be the only one its showroom.
Continue reading "Local interpretation of fire code empties showrooms" »Gaines supervisor elected to fifth term
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday August 12, 2008, 4:01 PM
Incumbent Republican Gaines Township Supervisor Don R. Hilton will handle the Gaines Township gavel for another four years as he was re-elected in last week's primary election.
Continue reading "Gaines supervisor elected to fifth term" »Wheeled warriors
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday August 12, 2008, 3:59 PM
Zach Zawacki, 11, Taylor Zawacki, 10, Chase Zawacki, 8, and Seth Hekstra each jumped on their favorite wheeled apparatus to cruise up and down Eastern Avenue last week.Kentwood voters decide to 'invest' in new library
by Herb Woerpel
Tuesday August 12, 2008, 3:47 PM
Visbeen Associates, Inc. contributed this conceptual design for a new Kentwood branch of the Kent District Library. Kentwood officials hope to open the facility as early as the spring of 2010.
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