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Grand Rapids ministry turns to fish-and-plant-growing venture to create jobs
The new executive director of The Other Way Ministries is Grammy-nominated Christian music artist Wayburn Dean.
Friends remember Rockford High School senior who died weeks before graduation
Veitenheimer died suddenly on Sunday. She was 18.
Report: West Michigan superintendent facing accusation of plagiarism
Zeeland Public Schools Superintendent Dave Barry allegedly plagiarized in an employee newsletter, according to a report on WOOD-TV
Morning review: Republican U.S. Senate debate takes odd turn, see what one candidate said about his competitors
Catch up on a few headlines you may have missed last night.
Did Pete Hoekstra run for cover on Great Lakes oil drilling position?
Gary Glenn, an opponent seeking to beat Pete Hoekstra for Republican nomination to challenge Debbie Stabenow, alleges the Holland Republican is flip-flopping on drilling issue that he supports.
Republican U.S. Senate debate takes odd turn, see what one candidate said about his competitors
GOP candidates agree during swipes at Sen. Debbie Stabenow before trying to illustrate differences between themselves.
Grand Rapids Schools need to identify $9.4 million in cuts to close budget gap
The school board last week received preliminary budget data from administrators estimating the district may lose between 400 and 600 students.
Grand Rapids PR firm to open office in downtown Detroit this fall
Jeff Lambert: “Our new home is a great space, in a great spot, in a great city.”
Jailed Grandville volleyball trainer faces additional sexual misconduct charges
Four more girls have come forward to alleged sexual assault by a Grandville volleyball instructor.
Is school recess essential for child development or just play time?
One educator makes a strong argument for recess: “To deny children the right to play, which is foundational to their growth and development, is nothing less than child abuse and… Read more
New owner of Rosie’s Diner should sell to the first buyer, says diner car expert
Roadside publisher: ‘Don’t get greedy and think you can make money on the diners.’
Letter writer says it’s time for Democratic and Republican women to unite
Grand Rapids Community College, student loans and bridges to Canada also are on readers’ minds.
Gov. Rick Snyder plans to sign bills expanding dual enrollment, ‘cyber’ charter schools
Gov. Rick Snyder also plans to sign a package of bills expanding programs that allow students to gain college credit while attending high school.
Kalamazoo Township to consider sale of township-owned parcel to church
The Faith Temple Church of God, 114 W. Allen St., wants to buy the parcel of land across the street from the church for $200, according to a letter sent… Read more
Crime reports from Portage Public Safety for May 11-13, 2012
This is the crime report for May 11-13, 2012, as provided by the Portage Department of Public Safety.
Most-read stories today: Driver injured in Parkview Avenue crash in Kalamazoo still in critical condition
Here are the most popular stories today posted on the Kalamazoo News page on mlive.com/kalamazoo.
Readers comment: Why hire migrant workers when Michigan folks need jobs?
“If you, the reader, owned a farm that supported you and your family, took pride in the product your produced, had to balance financially supporting your business, your family and… Read more
