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My Town: Mail-in cancer tests, produce programs get state funding

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10th, 8:00 am
My Town: Mail-in cancer tests, produce programs get state funding

LANSING, Mich. – Making fruits and vegetables more readily available, cancer screenings by mail, health coaches and exercise programs are just several of the local initiatives getting funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health.

The MDCH recently announced 44 projects are getting approximately $1.34 million, including a dozen projects in West Michigan.  The grants include:

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My Town: What 2015 will hold for West Michigan's economy

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 3rd, 8:00 am
My Town: What 2015 will hold for West Michigan's economy

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--- Consumers in West Michigan are more optimistic about what 2015 will bring.

In fact, consumers in this market are the most optimistic in the region, according to a new study released by Huntington Bank.  The financial firm found local residents say they are much more likely to buy a new vehicle this year; 17 percent said they plan to purchase a new car, compared to just four percent in 2014.

Home improvement stores may also be busy; 47-percent of West Michiganders surveyed for the Huntington Bank Midwest Economic Index said they were planning some home renovations for 2015, compared to 32 percent in 2014.

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My Town: Schools awarded funding to take students to art hot spots

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, December 19th, 8:00 am
My Town: Schools awarded funding to take students to art hot spots

KENT COUNTY, Mich.—Thousands of students interested in Michigan’s cultural hot spots will now have a set of wheels to get there.

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs this week announced the recipients of its latest round of grants for its Arts & Culture Trek grant program.  The organization is awarding $60,000 to 161 schools across the state, to pay for field trip transportation.  Each grant is worth up to $500 and must be used between Jan. 5, 2015 and March 29, 2015.

"A record-breaking number of Michigan K-12 teachers applied for an Arts & Culture Trek Grant this year, and the vast majority of recipients were awarded the full amount they requested," said Marianne Dorais, Executive Director of Michigan Youth Arts. "From Detroit to Kalamazoo to Flint to Marquette, this program will serve thousands of students from 42 counties across the state."

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Photo Gallery: Students serenade seniors for the holidays

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11th, 12:22 pm
Photo courtesy National Heritage Academies.
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My Town: Children to serenade seniors with Christmastime favorites

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9th, 4:17 pm
My Town: Children to serenade seniors with Christmastime favorites

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.— Some West Michigan children are warming up for a cold weather tradition.

Wednesday, members of the seventh and eighth grade band will serenade seniors at Vista Springs Assisted Living, located at 3740 Richton Ave. NE.  The 45-minute performance will include many classic carols. 

Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a free public charter school serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth.  

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32nd Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Friday, November 7th, 2014, 8:00am
32nd Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

The Community is invited to check out a variety of one-of-a-kind handmade gift items for purchase at this Craft Fair provided Rockford Seniors Unlimited.

This Saturday, 11/8/14 from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Rockford High School located at 4100 Kroes Avenue is the place to be for a holiday shopping experience, like no other.

There will be a lot of craft booths with great gift ideas, just in time for the upcoming holidays and even gift bags for sale.

Visit: www.rockfordschools.org/?i=CommunitySeniors click on Special events & scroll down for details.

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My Town: Start of school filled with photos and well-wishes

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 2nd, 4:12 pm
My Town: Start of school filled with photos and well-wishes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- The 2014-2015 school year is officially underway for West Michigan students.

On Sept. 2, which was the official start of classes for most schools, State Superintendent Mike Flanagan released this statement: 

"It’s a great day to be Back to School in Michigan !

Let me take a moment to wish everyone a positive and successful school year.

Our team here at the Michigan Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and I appreciate the hard work and daily dedication teachers, administrators, school board members, and other school staff devote to our children in Michigan.

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