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Accused scammer gets chocolate coins instead of $700K in gold

Told her Social Security funds were being used to support terrorism, a widow was directed to buy $700,000 in gold — but an alert store owner intervened before crooks could make off with her money, records show.
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9 Meijer Items Midwesterners Swear By (and 4 Michiganders Skip)

Ask anyone from Grand Rapids to Cincinnati where they shop, and Meijer comes up fast. The supercenter has fed the Midwest since Fred Meijer started handing out free ice cream cones decades ago. Regulars know the layout blindfolded. They also know which items earn a permanent spot on the list...
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2029 Point Guard Jace Opoku-Agyeman Claims State Title, Picks Up First High-Major Offer

It's been a breakout spring for 2029 point guard Jace Opoku-Agyeman. In the past three months, the Rockford (Mich.) standout helped lead his team to a state championship and earned his first high-major offer of his high school career. At the UA Future 60 Camp, Opoku-Agyeman was one of the...
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Tight-knit Rockford girls soccer team makes history with state finals berth

GRAND LEDGE, MI – A decade ago, a group of second graders gathered at the Soccer Club of Rockford looking to make friends and get a taste of competitive play on the pitch. Some early success signaled a bright future, and now, 16 of those athletes are leading the Rockford High School soccer squad to an unprecedented lev
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It’s Pride Month. Here are events happening in, around Ottawa County to celebrate, educate

OTTAWA COUNTY — With the onset of June, Ottawa County communities are preparing to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with annual Pride festivals. Pride festivals are vibrant community gatherings that celebrate LGBTQIA+ identity, culture and achievements while advocating for equal rights and visibility. They typically fe
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Hotel occupancy gets boost from Acrisure Amphitheater

New numbers show hotel occupancy reaching near record levels on nights of concerts at the Acrisure Amphitheater.
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GRPS board sells two former elementary buildings in last-minute switch

The GRPS school board voted Monday to sell two former elementary school buildings to organizations that differed from what was initially recommended.
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Kentwood neighbors react to 36th and Shaffer construction, road closure

Neighbors near the intersection of 36th Street and Shaffer Avenue in Kentwood are navigating detours and frustration as re-pavement and construction on a new roundabout gets underway,
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Yelp just ranked a Grand Rapids favorite as the number 8 soccer bar in...

Excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with Grand Rapids' SpeakEZ Lounge gearing up as a prime spot for fans.
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The 7 Best Breakfast Spots In Michigan Are Worth Every Mile

Looking for amazing breakfast spots in Michigan that make waking up early worthwhile?. These seven breakfast restaurants offer delicious food and friendly service that’ll start your day right!. 1. Anna’s House – East Beltline (Grand Rapids) Walking into Anna’s House feels like stepping into your favorite neighbor’s...

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