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Former Kalamazoo pastor Milton Wells pleads guilty to two felony charges in sexual assault case

Milton Wells, 63, pleaded guilty Friday to one count each of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

‘We’re just growing trees this year.’ Apple growers share their woes with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga

“We want to try and help any way we can,” U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, said. “But we can’t suspend the laws of mathematics,” he said, referring the current deficit-cutting… Read more »

15 must-see moments from River Bank Run 2012

Plus, a guide to our complete coverage.

Michigan airport mainstay American Airlines to explore mergers after US Airways courtship

The bankrupt American Airlines reportedly caved to pressure from creditors, but said it would not base its exploration on consolidation with a specific company.

Grand Rapids coverage of elective abortions questioned

Rina Sala-Baker, who lost a First Ward election last fall, plans to submit more than 1,500 signatures calling on Grand Rapids leaders to make sure elective abortions are not part… Read more »

As Grand Rapids police pursue, stolen vehicle crashes into another car and suspects bail

The incident happened about 10:30 p.m. Sunday

Power restored to 2,814 Consumers customers who lost electricity Monday morning

A squirrel in the Muskegon Heights substation knocked out electricity to 2,814 Consumers Energy customers for about two hours Monday morning.

David Kolb: She deserves the thanks of a grateful nation

Has Columbian “escort” earned our nation’s highest medal because she didn’t sell our secrets?

Holland woman identified as victim in tragic Mother’s Day fatal crash in Blue Lake Township; Two kids in critical

Blue Lake Fire Lt. Walter Udell, who lives directly behind the fire station, said he was one of the first to the scene. “It was total chaos,” Udell said. “It… Read more »

Ditch the car: Active Commute Week kicks off to promote alternate transit to work

The week-long event is Grand Rapids’ version of National Bike to Work Week.

Beer City USA poll results: Grand Rapids ties with Asheville. Now what?

Grand Rapids and Asheville, N.C. each ended up with 32 percent of the vote.

Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell’s Planned Parenthood speech draws rebuke from MLive readers, old political foe

Or did the mayor with his comments at a fundraiser last week take a brave stand to reduce unwanted pregnancies, as one commenter suggests?

Readers full of ideas for developing downtown Muskegon

CHRONICLE FILE PHOTOThe Russell Block building, left, shown in downtown Muskegon a year ago, is expected to reopen soon as the Russell Block Market. The market will be a retail… Read more »

Breaking news: Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Blue Lake Township; One child in critical

Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler said the woman has died from the injuries she suffered in the 9:45 p.m. accident that occurred on East White Lake Drive in Blue Lake… Read more »

Lookback: 1891 fire devastates Muskegon’s Pine Street downtown business district

In just over 6 ½ hours, the fire leveled 17 city blocks and 250 buildings from Clay to Iona Avenues between Terrace and Spring Streets.

Muskegon-area Michigan Department of Corrections lieutenant receives life-saving award

The incident occurred on Oct. 24, 2011, when Riley and another man were working out at the Omni Fitness Center in Muskegon County when the other man became unresponsive. Riley… Read more »

The Reeths-Puffer prom

Approximately 400 students enjoyed the Reeths-Puffer prom from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Trillium Banquet & Conference Center, 17246 Van Wagoner in Ferrysburg.  Participants enjoyed a Hollywood… Read more »