Creston
Please don't feed the ducks
by (crestongr)
Submitted 01-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
By: Amanda One of the reasons Riverside Park is such an asset to Creston is that it provides many opportunities to view wildlife. However, we must remember to limit the human to wildlife interactions to viewing or taking pictures, not feeding. The...
Civilian Police Academy offers passport to working culture of police department
by (crestongr)
Submitted 12-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
By Elaine People asked me why I applied for the Citizen’s Police Academy. I tell them to think back to the time when neighbors looked out for each other, and how they would feel if they were robbed and no one would do anything. I have worked...
Open Letter to Theresa Weatherall Neal, Supertintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools
by (crestongr)
Submitted 11-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Thank you for the opportunity to talk. I have lived in Northeast Grand Rapids all my life except for a couple of college years. My K-12 education was in the Grand Rapids Christian Schools; my wife also grew up in NE Grand Rapids but attended GRPS [...
State and city proposal guide for neighbors: Objective information for your own decision
by (crestongr)
Submitted 10-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
By Jonathan Seely The Nov. 6 ballot has several hot-button issues on it ranging from collective bargaining, a nationwide hot topic this year, to an international bridge spanning from Michigan to Canada. In all, six proposals to amend the...
17th Circuit Court Judge Patrick Hillary speaks about domestic violence
by (crestongr)
Submitted 07-11-2012 under OPINION
By Nancy Allen Block Captains and friends of public safety enjoyed a conversation with Judge Patrick Hillary recently. Judge Hillary is a 17th Circuit Court Judge currently serving in the Family Court division. He spoke with Creston’s...
Local artists battle to build the Creston community
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
By: Abby K. On May 2, local artists met at Sazerac Lounge for one of the year's most anticipated battles in the Creston neighborhood. The Sixth Annual Art Battle for Community brought neighbors, artists, and public figures like Mayor George...
"So far, so good": Welcoming The Cheshire Grill to the neighborhood
by (crestongr)
Submitted 03-06-2012 under OPINION
By: Abby K. Opened on January 23, 2012, The Cheshire Grill is the newest addition to the local restaurant scene. Nestled beside the Sweetland candy shop, The Cheshire Grill combines the charm of a 1950s diner with a modern twist. The result is a...
Teens to attend town hall youth summit
by (crestongr)
Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS
By Akilah F. This April, different Grand Rapids city leaders and youth organizations such as the Mayor's Youth Council, Girls Scouts of America, and local middle and high school students in the community put together a youth summit that is...
Catherine's Health Center awarded LEED Gold certification
by (jereldomer)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS
Catherine’s Health Center, located at 1211 Lafayette in downtown Grand Rapids, has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - is the USGBC’s rating...
A new beginning: Creston News Bureau
by (crestongr)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Creston Neighborhood Association News Bureau sat down for their first training last night. Wanting to give fellow Grand Rapidians an idea of who they are, the members of the bureau interviewed each other and created an article with what they...