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'This has been a lifelong dream for me'
Jul. 25—There were plenty of smiles, and even some tears shed, when Spring Lake's Carson Hein received an offer to play football at Grand Valley State University. "That was a really emotional moment for me, and for both of my parents, too," Hein said. "This has been a lifelong dream for me." kAmv'$& 7@@E32== CF?D :? E96 w6:? 72>:=J] r2CD@?'D 8C2?5A2[ y:> $4922A[ A=2J65 46?E6C 2E vC2?5 '2==6Jj ...
Wayland Woman Wanted for Skipping Federal Sentencing Hearing
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/WKZO-FM) – A 49-year-old Wayland woman is a wanted fugitive from the law. On Saturday, July 27, WOOD-TV reported that federal warrants have been issued for the arrest of Leticia Gallarzo after she failed to show for sentencing this week at US District Court in Grand Rapids. She had pled guilty last November to charges of making a false statement in a medical record affecting a health care benefit, and aggravated identity theft. Gallarzo had faced up to five years in prison on the first charge, and a mandatory two additional years for aggravated identity theft.
Grand Rapids veteran avoids eviction thanks to aid from Michigan senator, community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A veteran in Grand Rapids got some help with his home repairs. U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran Chris Temple wrote a letter to U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D - MI) asking for help with his home's roof. This came after the City...
Convicted killer fights sentence over age, disability
It was a horrific crime, the cold-blooded killing of a church choir director at an ATM near M-6 and South Division Avenue, Now, one of the men convicted of murdering Joseph Wilder in a 2022 crime spree is arguing his sentence of mandatory life without parole is unconstitutional. (July 26, 2024)
Woman charged with homicide after death of four-month-old
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Hastings woman is facing homicide and child abuse charges after the death of a baby in Osceola County. Savannah Miller, 31, was arrested last Sunday when Police were called to an apartment on West Franklin in Reed City and said they found a four-month-old unresponsive.
Should Muskegon allow homes to be built on smaller lots? Planners hear input from residents
MUSKEGON, MI - Faced with a need for more housing options in the city, Muskegon planners are considering different options to spark more homes. Allowing homes to be built on smaller lot sizes or amending the rules so multi-unit residential buildings could be constructed in neighborhoods are among the proposals being discussed.
Neighbor recalls moment missing Michigan girl, 17, found at 44-year-old's home after getting engaged
Prosecutors have decided not to press criminal charges against the 44-year-old man Penelope Wise was living with for seven weeks while her family was frantically searching for her
Two arrested in connection with Muskegon homicide
36-year-old Robert Reed of Muskegon Heights and 41-year-old Leland Snyder of Muskegon have been arrested and charged with Open Murder, according to the Muskegon Police Department. On July 1st, 63-year-old Michael Farmer was reported missing from his home in the 2000 block of Jarman Street near East Keating Avenue in...
Consumers Energy donates $250k to Grand Rapids nonprofit fighting food insecurity
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded a quarter-million dollars to fight food insecurity. The foundation selected the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids as one of their 2024 People Award winners, awarding $250,000 to the nonprofit. Local: Former Kent County investment advisor sentenced for embezzlement...
Cornerstone to Welcome Poythress for Invited Guest Lectures on the Topic of Redeemed Thinking
Dr. Vern S. Poythress, distinguished professor of New Testament, Biblical interpretation, and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pa., has one response when faced with a cultural topic or issue: Read the Bible. With a multi-decade career as a reformed theologian and educator, Poythress will deliver two invited lectures titled “Redeeming Our Thinking: The Importance of Transformed and Renewed Minds for the Call of Christian Higher Education” at the Grand Rapids campus of Cornerstone University on August 20-21. During this two-day professional development retreat for faculty and staff, Poythress will affirm the centrality of Christ in all aspects of Christian higher education and discuss the necessity of approaching each academic discipline from a Christian worldview.
Three Rivers police searching for missing woman
THREE RIVERS, Mich. (WNDU) - The Three Rivers Police Department says it needs your help finding a missing 46-year-old woman. Melanie Jo Loree was last seen on July 8 in the 300 block of S. Erie Street. Police say Loree is 5′2″ and weighs 160 pounds. She has reddish brown...
Teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 19-year-old Holland man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Friday night. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, on Leonard Street near 112th Avenue about 6 miles west of Coopersville, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say...
Services set for woman killed by boat, trailer that broke free of truck
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Services are Saturday, July 27, for Carmen Tirado, 62, who died when a pontoon boat and trailer broke free from a truck and struck her while she was walking on a bike path. Another walker suffered serious injuries. If you purchase a product or register...
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