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Berlin Raceway shifting into high gear as summer approaches; “The Bachelor” Arie Luyendyk Jr. races Saturday
Former Indy car driver and The Bachelor contestant Arie Luyendyk Jr. will be competing in the MSR series winged sprint car event at Berlin Raceway this Saturday. (Photo Courtesy, Berlin Raceway/Arie Luyendyk Jr.)
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Sweet Adelines win two medals in singing contest in Cleveland
Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines (GRSA) took home two medals at the Sweet Adelines Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 contest in Cleveland last weekend. (Courtesy, Sweet Adelines)
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Gerald R. Ford Museum to offer free summer admission to military personnel and their families
The Ford Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, providing free summer admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families.
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Ford International Airport welcomes new Southwest Airlines service to Las Vegas in October
This new service – currently served by one other carrier at Ford Airport – is scheduled to operate on the carrier’s Boeing 737, offering nonstop flights on select weekdays and weekends.
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Local Sports Update
South Christian baseball team challenging for top spot in OK Gold
South Christian junior Davis Kemper fired a no-hitter against Cedar Springs last week. (Courtesy, Travis Kuhfeldt)
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Wyoming senior Kalani Stowe reaches 600-strikeout record
Stowe became the first softball pitcher in Wyoming history to eclipse the 600-strikeout mark last week in a win over Comstock Park, registering 19-Ks that game. (Photo Courtesy, Marty Marzean)
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South Christian girls soccer team ranked fourth in Division 3
South Christian forward Alexa Boersma (5) scored nine goals in the first 11 games of the season. (Photo Courtesy, Brian Nitz)
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Kentwood Department of Public Works and Kent County Road Commission to host community open house during National Public Works Week
The event takes place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Kentwood Department of Public Works.
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Make Moves Dance & Fitness is making big “moves” among local residents
Local co-ed dance classes combine movement and fitness – and a whole lot of fun!
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Fatal accident on 60th St. and Wing Ave. Monday in Kentwood
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.
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Hospice uniquely qualified to assist caregivers in ‘Sandwich Generation’
Hospice care can help family members cope and develop strategies for challenges posed by being a part of the sandwich generation while caring for a loved one with a serious, life-limiting illness. (Emmanuel Hospice/iStock)
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Volunteers needed for Wyoming community tree planting event May 17
Trees provide incredible benefits to the communities in which they are planted and leave a lasting environmental legacy.
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