Jon Hess GRAND RAPIDS — When Kent County Undersheriff Jon Hess was invited to speak at a press conference today with relatives of a brutally murdered couple, he believed it was to decry the early release of inmates from prison,…
Grand Traverse County Traverse City, MI
Jon Hess GRAND RAPIDS — When Kent County Undersheriff Jon Hess was invited to speak at a press conference today with relatives of a brutally murdered couple, he believed it was to decry the early release of inmates from prison,…
• Cannon Township: Tight economy might delay fire station expansion CANNON TOWNSHIP — Hold off on plans to expand the fire station at Township Center. Now might not be the right time. • Dorr Township: Don Kaczanowski prepares to step…
An emotional Kathy Tyo, widow of Troy Tyo, gets a hug from a supporter after the sentencing for Kristofer Thompson for killing her husband.(Press Photo/Jon M. Brouwer)
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A Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge on Thursday dismissed a claim by former Eastern Michigan University President John Fallon that his firing last year violated the state Whistleblower’s Protection Act. The dismissal was the second loss by Fallon in a…
In a real-estate market where foreclosures dominate sales, Joe Royston, right, is part of a growing number of home-sellers hanging out the For Rent sign to help pay bills while awaiting a buyer.
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SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments battled a house fire this morning on Pepper Brooke Lane just southeast of Saugatuck. Allegan County police dispatchers did not believe anyone was injured in the 4:30 a.m. fire, originally reported as a…
GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old man who police say caused a head-on crash late Thursday in Georgetown Township, then fled the scene of the accident on foot, was arrested in Grand Rapids later the same night. The man, whose name…
Josh Brolin portrays President George W. Bush in Oliver Stone’s “W.” GRAND RAPIDS — Put people of different political persuasions in a room together after they watch “W.,” the new Oliver Stone movie about President George W. Bush, and it’s…
GRAND RAPIDS — Two new developments are expected to inject a bit of vitality into vacant properties in the Eastown business district. Construction is expected to begin in a few weeks on a new building to replace the empty Eastown…
Press Photo/Theresa D. McClellanHastings Police Chief J.P. Sarver stands before the custom bike brought to Hastings City Bank to honor Barry County Deputy Chris Yonkers. Chris Yonkers HASTINGS — In the lobby of the main Hastings City Bank there is…