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Wyoming Village Mall renovation: See what will get built, demolished
By Matt Vande Bunte | mvandebu@mlive.com
September 24, 2014, 1:02PM
Hoping to foster new development in Wyoming Town Center, the city is looking to build a new road as part of the mall redevelopment. Full story »
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Put on your dancing shoes
By Jeff Swainston | Jeffrey_Swainston@mlive.com
September 23, 2014, 6:13PM
The Wyoming Senior Center holds weekly tap & jazz dancing sessions for all skill levels. Full story »
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School officials: Viral photos of teens' alleged sex act spurs talk of social media responsibility
By Kyle Moroney | kmoroney@mlive.com
September 23, 2014, 2:50PM
In the wake of a social media firestorm involving photos of alleged Grandville teens in an apparent sex act, West Michigan school district officials stress the responsibilities – and possible legal complications – of sharing online content. Full story »
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Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash; other driver arrested for drunken driving
By John Agar | jagar@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 2:42PM
Police identify Wyoming man as victim in Allegan County crash. Full story »
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Photos of Grandville teens in apparent sex act go viral; police investigating
By John Agar | jagar@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 2:15PM
The photos are being shared on social media. Full story »
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Local couple opens pair of restaurants as tribute to son
By Sherry Kuyt | skuyt@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 10:38AM
'It doesn't take away the heartache, but it has given us a purpose again,' said co-owner Linda Van Singel. 'When we go there, we feel happy.' Full story »
Kent County Health Department receives top national honor
By Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 9:39AM
KENT COUNTY -- The Kent County Health Department has received a national honor that ranks it among the top health departments in the country. The KCHD has earned accreditation from the national Public Health Accreditation Board, a nonprofit independent organization that administers the national public health accreditation program with the goal of advancing the quality and performance of public... Full story »
Godwin Heights marching band takes first place at invitational
By Sheila McGrath | smcgrath@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 9:36AM
The Godwin Heights High School marching band's "Fire and Ice" show took first place in Class B at the 32nd Annual Rockford High School Marching Band Invitational on Sept. 20. The band scored 85 points, and caption awards for marching and music performance and color guard. A total of 16 bands premiered their 2014 marching band show, with Rockford... Full story »
Wyoming staff to plant 20 trees at city parks
By Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 8:53AM
WYOMING – Wyoming leaders are replacing trees destroyed by emerald ash borer at two city parks. City staff is planning to plant 20 trees of various species at Lamar and Pinery parks with help from a $2,000 grant from Consumers Energy. Rebecca Rynbrant, the city's director of community services, said the 20 trees will replace ash trees killed by emerald ash borer... Full story »
Grandville Public Schools to hold second annual Dawg Dash
By Kristin Austin | kaustin3@mlive.com
September 22, 2014, 8:46AM
GRANDVILLE -- Grandville Public Schools is hosting the second annual Dawg Dash on Oct. 4 at Cummings Elementary School. The 5K walk/run begins at 9 a.m. at the school, at 4261 School Craft Drive, with the course taking runners and walkers through area neighborhoods and ending at the school track. The goal of the Dawg Dash is to bring... Full story »
Byron Center volleyball team off to solid start behind three senior captains
By Jen Judson | Advance Newspapers / MLive.com News From MLive.com
September 22, 2014, 12:41AM
BYRON CENTER -- With the 2014 season already in full swing, the Byron Center volleyball team jumped out to a 15-6 overall record. The secret to the Bulldogs’ success rests in the class of 2014 and a trio of senior captains. Full story »
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Advance Football Power Rankings (September 20)
By Loren A. Hirt | Advance Newspapers / MLive.com News From MLive.com
September 21, 2014, 11:00AM
Muskegon maintains the top spot in the OK Conference rankings following an impressive victory over East Grand Rapids. Full story »
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Advance Area Boys Soccer Rankings
By Greg Chrapek | Advance Newspapers / MLive.com News From MLive.com
September 21, 2014, 10:12AM
1) GRAND HAVEN – Bucs have a solid defensive squad and are unbeaten in the OK Red, with a showdown against East Kentwood looming. 2) GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN – Lone blemish was a 2-2 tie against Rockford. The Eagles also have impressive wins against Forest Hills Central and Unity Christian. Full story »
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Travis Baker gives Byron Center football team plenty of options
By Greg Chrapek | Advance Newspapers / MLive.com News From MLive.com
September 21, 2014, 8:04AM
BYRON CENTER – In baseball, the utility man is one of the most valuable players to a coach and a team. In football, the term utility man isn’t used much, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t certain players who have the skills to play multiple positions and can be like a Swiss Army knife for a head coach. Full story »
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Logan Jurgens captains Calvin Christian in fourth year with cross-country team
By Jim Idema | Advance Newspapers / MLive.com News From MLive.com
September 19, 2014, 8:02AM
GRANDVILLE – For Calvin Christian senior Logan Jurgens, running is a way of life, and cross-country coach Laurens TenKate believes that that life will very likely lead to something big beyond high school. “He has a lot of interest from quite a few schools,” said TenKate. “He’s talked about Grand Valley, Calvin, Hillsdale, and several others, but so far,... Full story »
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