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Local Elections 2012: 19th District County Commission candidates respond to Rapidian questions

Submitted 10-30-2012 under NEWS

Shana Shroll, Lance Penny and Deanna Kloostra answered some tough questions to help our local citizens understand who to vote for in upcoming elections Tuesday November 6.

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Fire engulfs home on Franklin, endangers nearby buildings

Submitted 10-28-2012 under NEWS

A fire at Franklin by Eastern erupted Sunday afternoon, bringing seven firetrucks and alarming neighbors.

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Statewide funding cut hurts local families

Submitted 10-24-2012 under NONPROFITS

Healthy Start program has been hit by funding cut despite providing effective support to Grand Rapids parents.

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Campaign raises over $57K for hungry, looks ahead to luncheon

Submitted 10-22-2012 under NONPROFITS

Food Bank to honor partners and advance Million Meal March campaign at Nov. 1 luncheon.

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In Season: October 19, 2012

Submitted 10-19-2012 under NONPROFITS

There's still lots to choose from at the Market this time of year- come check it out!

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Final Presidential debate to simulcast for free at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 10-19-2012 under NEWS

Wealthy Theatre is providing a community viewing of the fourth Presidential debates Monday night. The Rapidian's politics beat will be meeting beforehand to discuss local coverage in upcoming month.

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Youth celebrate love of art with animation

Submitted 10-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Youth group celebrates International Animation Day premiering their work, “Sculpture Garden.”

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Fork Fest to champion harvest of local foods and beverages

Submitted 10-17-2012 under NEWS

Local First of West Michigan is holding their 2nd annual celebration of local food, with over 35 food and beverage producers providing samples of their local offerings.

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Kindergarten teacher helps students read--for trophies, for fun, for life

Submitted 10-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Zinser Elementary teacher uses a "more is better" approach to reading, in which kids read as many books as they can and win trophies--and reading skills--as a result

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2012 Aids Walk vital for thousands

Submitted 10-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The AIDS Walk Grand Rapids is focused on funding prevention, care and advocacy programs in the local community.

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