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Battle Creek Enquirer

• Some Work, some play on sunny Sunday

  Battle Creek Enquirer – 1 hr 5 mins ago  

  A swift breeze coaxed a lonely yellow leaf from a bare branch into the pile in Chuck McConkie's yard. Full Story »

• Grant fights meth use

  Battle Creek Enquirer – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  For the first time, a Battle Creek foundation is giving money to law enforcement to fight the use of methamphetamine. Full Story »

• Vote focuses on SEMCO requests

  Battle Creek Enquirer – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  The first major decisions going before the new Battle Creek City Commission are tied to the city's effort to emerge as a food safety center. Full Story »

• Man's work helps others get a grip on projects

  Battle Creek Enquirer – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  If you've got a project that needs some serious equipment, there's a man you should see. Full Story »

• Programs honor veterans on Wednesday

  Battle Creek Enquirer – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  Two area events are planned Wednesday to mark Veterans Day 2009. Full Story »

WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids

• Details: New MI Urban Neighborhood plan

  WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 11:54 pm ET  

  Michigan is seeking $290 million in federal money to help tear down blighted buildings and revitalize neighborhoods. Full Story »

• El Salvador floods, mudslides kill 124

  WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 11:40 pm ET  

  Mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down a volcano and partly buried a small town Sunday, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people, authorities said. Full Story »

• 44-year-old dies in Newaygo crash

  WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 11:40 pm ET  

  A 44-year-old died on the scene of a car accident Saturday. At least one other person suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. Full Story »

• MI delegation split on health bill

  WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 10:54 pm ET  

  Michigan's delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives voted along party lines late Saturday night on the bill to overhaul the nation's health care system. Full Story »

• Fire crews respond to Hudsonville blaze

  WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 9:09 pm ET  

  A house fire broke out at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday on 22nd Avenue, south of Van Buren Street near Hudsonville. Full Story »

The Muskegon Chronicle

• Looking Back: 'Worst gale in history' in 1940 claimed many lives

  The Muskegon Chronicle – 8 mins ago  

  Chronicle file photo Blast after blast of wind lashed the trees in St. Mary Cemetery in Nov. 11, 1940, and finally toppled this large willow over on top of a burial vault. The tree wrested a headstone from the soil as it fell, but the vault was undamaged. Full Story »

• Egelston Township Fire Chief Robert L. Smith wins 'chief fire officer' credentials

  The Muskegon Chronicle – 2 hrs 8 mins ago  

  EGELSTON TWP. — The designation “chief fire officer” has been awarded to Egelston Township’s new fire chief, Robert L. Smith. Robert L. Smith Smith was awarded the designation on Aug. 26 from the Commission on Professional Credentialing. Full Story »

• Leadership Muskegon leads food drive

  The Muskegon Chronicle – 2 hrs 47 mins ago  

  MUSKEGON COUNTY — A group of local business leaders is working to learn about issues affecting Muskegon County, and they’re not just spending time in the classroom, so to speak. LEADERSHIP MUSKEGON This year’s Leadership Muskegon class members are: •... Full Story »

• Former Salvatore's owner Ted Cerniglia opens Teddy Spaghettis restaurant

  The Muskegon Chronicle – Mon Nov 9, 1:39 am ET  

  Chronicle/Dave AlexanderTed Cerniglia, owner of Teddy Spaghettis, 3032 Heights-Ravenna, sits in a booth at his new Italian family restaurant.FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP — Ted Cerniglia had just opened his new Italian family restaurant in Cloverville when a customer arrived with an old... Full Story »

• Local contractor hired for Muskegon schools work

  The Muskegon Chronicle – Mon Nov 9, 1:03 am ET  

  MUSKEGON — Another local contractor has been hired to do work on Muskegon Public Schools’ bond project, this time more than $800,000 on district boilers. Full Story »

The Grand Rapids Press

• Kent City schools seek input on budget cutbacks

  The Grand Rapids Press – 5 mins ago  

  The district must cut about $1.2 million within the next 14 months, said Superintendent William Smith. Administrators already cut about $600,000 last year to make a $12 million budget. Full Story »

• Savings to cover Holland school district's deficit

  The Grand Rapids Press – 20 mins ago  

  Administrators are eyeing a $2.6 million deficit because of a $292-per-student cut in state funding in October and a shortfall carried over from last year. Full Story »

• Cedar Springs schools save on energy costs

  The Grand Rapids Press – 21 mins ago  

  John Willette, teacher and energy manager, said the district's economies have saved $1 million since May 2004. Full Story »

• Tax breaks for animal care? Grand Rapids-area pet owners are divided on legislation

  The Grand Rapids Press – 36 mins ago  

  Barb Balk and her husband have pet insurance for their dogs, including Nick, a Tibetan mastiff being examined by veterinarian Daniel Hoekema. Balk says a proposed tax break would help her and other pet owners offset the cost of animal health care. Full Story »

• Caledonia Township OKs downsized Davenport University addition

  The Grand Rapids Press – 1 hr 6 mins ago  

  The Caledonia Township Planning Commission approved a site plan for the addition on the west side of the academic center. It will house classrooms, office space, a 200-seat auditorium and a board room. Full Story »

WZZM 13 Grand Rapids

• Man Injured in Fireworks Explosion

  WZZM 13 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 10:58 pm ET  

  The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says the 79-year-old man was trying to destroy old fireworks in a fire pit. Full Story »

• Veterans Memorial Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary

  WZZM 13 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 10:43 pm ET  

  It was a memorable and patriotic day on Sunday, Nov. 8 in West Michigan. The 126th infantry band of Grand Rapids, Mich., were one of many who helped recreated the original 1934 dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Full Story »

• Update: Two Hurt when Car Crashes into Building

  WZZM 13 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 5:13 pm ET  

  Two people are in the hospital after their car crashed into a building Sunday afternoon. Full Story »

• Update: Muskegon Smoke Free Policy Takes Effect Monday

  WZZM 13 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 3:59 pm ET  

  The smoke free policy the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners approved earlier this year, officially takes effect Monday. Full Story »

• Ottawa County cancels Tuesday flu clinic

  WZZM 13 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 3:59 pm ET  

  The seasonal flu vaccine clinic scheduled for Tuesday at the Ottawa County Health Department in Grand Haven has been canceled. Full Story »

The Kalamazoo Gazette

• Vital statistics: Births, deaths and divorces in southwestern Michigan

  The Kalamazoo Gazette – Mon Nov 9, 12:02 am ET  

  Here are the vital statistics for Sunday, Nov. 8:... Full Story »

• Michigan House bill would overturn state gay-marriage ban

  The Kalamazoo Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 11:02 pm ET  

  Two days after Kalamazoo city voters approved an anti-discrimination ordinance to protect gays, lesbians and transgender individuals, a Washtenaw County Democrat introduced a House measure to overturn Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage. Full Story »

• Vigil marks two-year anniversary of fifth-grader's killing

  The Kalamazoo Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 10:17 pm ET  

  Jodi Parrack was a fifth-grader at Riverside Elementary School. On Nov. 8, 2007, her body and bicycle were found at the cemetery after leaving a friends house. A vigil was held Sunday evening to commemorate the two years that have passed. Full Story »

• Careers for life: Health industries have plenty of jobs to fill, local teens learn

  The Kalamazoo Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 5:02 pm ET  

  Grant Reed tapped a button on a tablet computer and sent a baby mannequin on the table in front of him into a seizure. Full Story »

• Never too young to help

  The Kalamazoo Gazette – Sun Nov 8, 12:17 pm ET  

  Kalamazoo Public Schools bus driver Brenda Collier accepts cans of food from Katara Rosol, 4, of Vicksburg as her mother Karol unloads more cans. KPS bus drivers gathered nonperishable food items for Loaves and Fishes and pet food for the Humane Society during their "Stuff A Bus" event Saturday at D & W Fresh Market on Parkview Avenue. Full Story »

Sturgis Journal

• Idol winner

  Sturgis Journal – 2 hrs 50 mins ago  

  Nikki Carpentar performs her last song “Crazy” by Patsy Cline. Full Story »

• Vigil held for Jodi Parrack

  Sturgis Journal – 2 hrs 50 mins ago  

  The two-year anniversary of the date Jodi Parrack was murdered passed Sunday with an emotional memorial vigil at South Washington Park. The somber event drew a crowd of about 100 people, including a number of Parrack's relatives, former classmates, law-enforcement officials and people who showed up to offer support and hope that Parrack’s killer is captured. Full Story »

• Vigil planned for Parrack

  Sturgis Journal – Sat Nov 7, 3:05 am ET  

  Event marks two years since girl’s murder Full Story »

• Smooth sailing for another Showboat

  Sturgis Journal – Sat Nov 7, 3:05 am ET  

  The annual Mendon Kiwanis Showboat program is typically hyped as a music and comedy program, and it delivered plenty of both on opening night Thursday. Full Story »

• City's United Way Campaign Kicks Off

  Sturgis Journal – Sat Nov 7, 12:35 am ET  

  The City of Sturgis will kick off its annual campaign for the St. Joseph County United Way on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. As part of our campaign, City staff will participate in "The Great Rescue: Sturgis Lives United". Full Story »

The Holland Sentinel

• Tradition rules at Hope's Nykerk Cup

  The Holland Sentinel – Sun Nov 8, 11:08 pm ET  

  Hope College’s annual drama, music and oration competition, the Nykerk Cup, pits odd year against even year, freshman and juniors against sophomores and seniors — sister against sister Well, not really. Although Holly Johnson (a senior) and April Johnson (a freshman) are technically on opposite teams, the two sisters are very loving about the experience. There isn’t a rivalry to speak of. Full Story »

• Township could save, move historic church

  The Holland Sentinel – Sun Nov 8, 10:53 pm ET  

  Free to a good home: Century-old, 2,500-square-foot church complete with steeple and bell. Laketown Township board members will discuss that offer at their Wednesday meeting. Gibson Christian Reformed Church is planning to construct a new auxiliary building and church members said the old white church near the corner of 140th Avenue and 65th Street no longer meets the needs of the congregation. Full Story »

• LAUP offers credit workshop

  The Holland Sentinel – Sun Nov 8, 8:38 pm ET  

  Latin Americans United for Progress is offering free credit workshop. The group is  hosting a class on Nov. 17. The class is Full Story »

• Greenway partnership adds more land to protected area

  The Holland Sentinel – Sun Nov 8, 4:55 am ET  

  The amount of land protected along the Macatawa River has again grown with two new agreements. The Outdoor Discover Center-Macatawa Greenway Partnership announced this week two easements after several years of collaborative effort with Ridge Point Community Church and Craig’s Cruisers at 651 Chicago Drive in Holland. Full Story »

• Bowling event to benefit Saugatuck art center

  The Holland Sentinel – Sun Nov 8, 4:55 am ET  

  The second annual Lucky Strike benefit for the Saugatuck Center for the Arts is 9 p.m. to midnight Friday at Lakeview Lanes, 229 Center St., Douglas. Full Story »

The Coldwater Daily Reporter

• Jury selection to begin Tuesday in Foley open murder case

  The Coldwater Daily Reporter – Sun Nov 8, 8:55 pm ET  

  Jury selection to begin Tuesday in Foley open murder case.   Full Story »

• More H1N1 vaccines to be available Saturday clinics

  The Coldwater Daily Reporter – Thu Nov 5, 12:26 am ET  

  Another round of H1N1 immunization clinics will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at three different locations in the tri-county area.   Full Story »

• Rotarians get look at Sanderson’s blacksmith shop

  The Coldwater Daily Reporter – Thu Nov 5, 12:26 am ET  

  The Quincy Rotary traveled back in time on Monday, visiting the blacksmith shop of Joel Sanderson.   Full Story »

• Rooney files for 7th District congressional seat held by Schauer

  The Coldwater Daily Reporter – Thu Nov 5, 12:25 am ET  

  Republican constitutional attorney Brian Rooney has filed as a candidate for the 7th District congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek.   Full Story »

• UCT makes donation to OCC

  The Coldwater Daily Reporter – Tue Nov 3, 11:40 pm ET  

  Coldwater Council #452 of the United Commercial Travelers of America (UCT) recently made a donation to Operation Christmas Child (OCC).   Full Story »

FOX 17 Grand Rapids

• West MI Lawmakers Sound Off on Health Care Reform

  FOX 17 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 11:24 pm ET  

  West Michigan congressmen explain their vote on health care reform. Since Saturday's vote lawmakers from both sides of the health care debate have been voicing their opinions on how they want this to go down. Back here in West Michigan, local lawmakers are still speaking out. Full Story »

• Seattle Sends Lions To Seventh Setback

  FOX 17 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 7:24 pm ET  

  Detroit Gridders Suffer In Final 3 Quarters And Will Take A 1-7 Record Into Next Sunday's Contest At Minnesota The Seattle Seahawks overcame a 17-0 deficit at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Detroit Lions 32-3 during the final three periods to secure a 32-20 victory in NFL action Sunday afternoon at Qwest Field. Full Story »

• Kalamazoo Valley Family Church Celebrates Grand Opening

  FOX 17 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 6:54 pm ET  

  The non-denominational mega-church celebrated the grand opening of its news 85,000 square foot addition Kalamazoo Valley Family Church isn't a new name in the Kalamazoo area, but what is new is their 85,000 square foot addition. Full Story »

• Vehicle Hits Grand Rapids Building, Producing Life-Threatening Injuries

  FOX 17 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 4:54 pm ET  

  Police Are Currently On The Scene At 1331 Lake Drive Trying To Determine Why The Crash Occurred The Grand Rapids Police Department is on the scene right now investigating an accident where a vehicle struck a building in Grand Rapids. Full Story »

• 44-Year-Old Is Killed In Newaygo Crash

  FOX 17 Grand Rapids – Sun Nov 8, 10:39 am ET  

  Accident At Junction Of M-37 And Brooks Street Claims Male Victim A 44-year-old man died in a traffic accident in Newaygo on Saturday afternoon. Full Story »