HOLLAND TOWNSHIP — Four-year-old preschooler Emily Conlon is excited about taking the bus to school this week. “This is a big deal for Emily. She can’t wait to ride the bus and meet all her new friends,” said her mother,…
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HOLLAND TOWNSHIP — Four-year-old preschooler Emily Conlon is excited about taking the bus to school this week. “This is a big deal for Emily. She can’t wait to ride the bus and meet all her new friends,” said her mother,…
Courtesy photoOn the big screen: “Coffee Shop Kings” actors Eric Hatch, left, who portrays Seth and Taylor deRoo, who portrays Kevin, are the focus of the film shot in Zeeland last winter. ZEELAND — Rachael Pineiro was intimidated, at first,…
ZEELAND — Shooting “Coffee Shop Kings” in his business last year generated some notoriety for Sweet Bean owner Derek Root. But the sluggish economy led Root to shutter the coffee shop. The Sweet Bean, 111 E. Main Ave., which closed…
PALIN PURSUIT McCain backers get to know VP pick Surprised? Caught off-guard? Running to the Internet for help? All of the above for West Michigan GOP backers of John McCain, as they reacted to news Friday he chose Alaska Gov….
Press photo/Katy BatdorffA shared experience: Shawn Gotch and Sue Lewis will compete Saturday in the Reeds Lake Triathlon, each with one of Lewis’ kidneys. When Sue Lewis competes on Saturday in the Reeds Lake Triathlon, her right kidney will swim,…
Press photo/Dave OdetteA firefighter prepares to enter the home of East Grand Rapids Mayor Cindy Bartman on Saturday. Cindy Bartman EAST GRAND RAPIDS — A fire that started in an attic area caused significant damage to the home of East…
James Aguilar, a soldier and Steelcase employee, sits next to his wife, Susan. When he returned from Iraq, the job he had held for 21 years was no longer rewarding. So he began working toward a business management degree and applied for a promotion. (Press Photo/Jon M. Brouwer)
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Charles Yob A year ago, his campaign was broke, disorganized and all but buried. On the eve of the Republican convention, Arizona Sen. John McCain stands where few thought he could — poised to accept the presidential nomination for a…
A key voting bloc this fall could be the thousands of Michigan parents with young adult children who: • Have few job prospects in a high unemployment state that has lost nearly a half-million jobs this decade. • Are…
Press file photo Hard at work: Thomas Kaminski, 14, cleans headstones at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Thomas, who is working on his Eagle Scout badge, received plenty of help with his project Saturday. GRAND RAPIDS — Thomas Kaminski…