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Ottawa Area Intermediate School District opens new Young Adult Services facility in Jenison

“It’s just such an accessible facility for somebody that has, potentially, a physical or mobility difference.”. John Koerner is Director of Young Adult Services for Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. He says the recently opened YAS facility in Jenison, once a former Rite Aid pharmacy, will serve as a centralized
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Focus West Michigan 10-5-26: Young Adult Services facility opens

The Ottawa Area Intermediate School District is helping young adults with disabilities transition to independent living with the opening of a new facility, a new art installation with a powerful message has a new home at Grand Rapids' YWCA West Central Michigan, there's a new tool to help adults in Michigan quit tobacc
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Local music shops hosts listening parties for new Greta Van Fleet album

GRAND BLANC, Mich.---Some exciting things are on the horizon for Greta Van Fleet. The Frankenmuth based group will soon release a new album. "Palace for the People" comes out this Friday, but some fans got an early listen. Record stores across the state hosted listening partes, including this one at...
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New Hispanic chamber hub aims to expand opportunities for Latino businesses

A new home for the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will give Latino entrepreneurs and workers more space to build businesses, develop skills and connect with resources.
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Michigan State Police Cars Have a Secret Nickname

Before they were blue, MSP cruisers were black and gold. Here's what changed and why troopers started calling them "Blue Goose."
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Deputies: Three hospitalized after Allendale Township crash

Three people were hospitalized after a crash in Allendale Township Monday evening, deputies say.
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See You Next Year, ArtPrize!

Saturday, Oct. 3, marked the end of this year’s ArtPrize, and it went out with a bang. The ArtPrize Award Ceremony and Fashion Show was held at Acrisure Amphitheater. Even before the event doors were open, dozens of artists and community members lined up outside the amphitheater in anticipation.
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Winners announced for ArtPrize 2026

Kristin Pennock’s Sketchdiet: A Year of Drawing Everything I Ate was announced Saturday as the winner of the $100,000 public vote Grand Award. The piece includes nine 24-foot custom sketchbooks displayed at Devos Place on which Pennock drew what she ate as she traveled through six countries, recording details of food a
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New Kent County Sheriff looks to lead with collaboration, transparency

A new sheriff will soon lead the fourth largest law enforcement agency in the state. On Friday, Undersheriff Bryan Muir will take over the role from Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young, who will retire.
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This artist painted an entire room to trick your eye — and it’s why...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Robert Horvath stood overwhelmed at the ArtPrize awards ceremony, having won the $100,000 juried grand prize for his first-ever entry in the Grand Rapids art competition. The Indianapolis-based art professor spent five years bringing his vision to life: an immersive installation that dazzles the eye.

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