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Police Searching For Missing Ottawa County Man With Dementia
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man who they say has mobility issues and dementia. 82-year-old Stephen Sietsema was last seen around 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at his home near Port Sheldon and 28th Ave. in Georgetown Township. At...
Varsity Soccer Drops Home Opener
The 2024 Fall season is officially underway in an early week 1 match-up. Week 1 has a very literal meaning as the Eagles started practices only 4 days before. Coming into the 2024 season the Eagles return many players from last year’s roster but look to fill some important roles in the midfield and our leading scorers. In a normal season, the Eagles would have a week and a half of practices before hosting a scrimmage or game. Coming into Friday’s match vs. Potters House there was a a lot to be discovered with the short week.
Michigan congressman urges probe into security concerns with Chinese routers
(The Center Square) – A Michigan congressman has called on the Department of Commerce to launch a probe into Chinese Wi-Fi routers sold in America, citing their use in recent hacking attempts traced to the People’s Republic of China. Chairman John Moolenaar, R-Mich, of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party submitted a letter this week with Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. ...
The Termigator: Florida man coming home to hunt West Michigan lake’s elusive alligator
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A Florida man looks to save the day in his West Michigan hometown. Or, at least see if there really is an alligator in Crockery Lake. “If it’s there, I’ll find it,” Dan Rooks, 38, told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Reports of...
First Baptist to Host GriefShare Program This Fall
When Bob Copeland’s wife, Patty, died in 2022, it was both sudden and shocking. Although previously diagnosed with cancer, she had received a stem cell transplant that seemed successful. Nine months later, her body rejected the transplant and within three weeks, she was gone. “It’s devastating, especially when it’s...
4 West Michigan Men, Including Teacher, Apprehended In Operation Targeting Child Exploitation
Four individuals hailing from West Michigan, including a teacher from the Battle Creek area, have been apprehended following allegations of sending explicit images to or soliciting undercover officers whom they believed to be teenage girls online. Four men, namely Jason Burgess, aged 40 and hailing from Colon; Samuel Durham, aged...
‘Tis The Season – Grand Rapids’ Santa Claus Girls Seeking Donations
As the colder weather approaches, there are little ones who may not be able to have the perfect gift for Christmas. That is where the Santa Claus Girls step in. In 1908, Arianna VanDoorn founded the Santa Claus Girls with hopes of providing cheer to boys and girls who could not get any gifts at Christmas.
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
10 road closures to watch for this week in Michigan
Get ready for more orange barrels on Michigan’s highways. Between Sunday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 24, more than 90 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
See when Grand Rapids area schools start back
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The final days of summer are winding down, with Grand Rapids area school administrators sharpening their pencils, decorating their bulletin boards and preparing to open their doors to students next week. Monday, Aug. 19, is the first day of school this year for most Kent...
Parents express concerned about security as GRPS students set to return Monday
“Safety concerns can no longer be ignored.” (Smith) Instead of reacting to incidents Sarah Sak Smith and Seth Miller want policies in the Grand Rapids Public Schools that prevent violence. “We can no longer sit around and wait for these things to happen.” (Smith) “If our students teachers...
BEWARE: Cases Rising Of Severe And Deadly Superbug, MI Affected
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, there are signs that Fall will be here soon. Students head back to school and there's a tease of cooler temperatures. With the change in season comes more cases of illnesses as we spend more time indoors. And one severe and fatal illness is concerning health officials as cases rise affecting Michigan residents and the U.S.
Kelloggsville football preview: Veteran Rockets ready to rise
WYOMING, MI – Kelloggsville’s football team has lost 13 consecutive games and hasn’t compiled more than two wins in a season since 2018, but for the last few years, something positive has been building. Few football-playing seniors from the 2023 and 2024 graduating classes meant Kelloggsville had...
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