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Vandalism Strikes WestFest Carnival Rides in Grand Rapids
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The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating an incident where rides at the WestFest carnival were vandalized, including the festival's two most popular rides, the Top Gun and Super Nova 360. Vandals reportedly ripped out operating wires and control boxes, rendering several rides inoperable. The WestFest carnival, operated by…
Critical Pipe Burst Shuts Down Ishpeming Road
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A large brick storm water pipe has collapsed on Second Street between High Street and North Street in…
Austin Cook, Stefan Richardson Rise as CFO, VP at OTAVA Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor-based multi-cloud solutions provider, OTAVA, has appointed Austin Cook as its CFO and Stefan…
Clean Energy Ignites New Era in Midwest American Manufacturing
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The Midwest is becoming a significant hub for clean energy manufacturing, following the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act by Congress in August 2022, which provides tax credits for clean energy-related projects and purchases. This has led to about $30 billion in private investments in Midwestern states for the domestic production of…
GRPS 5th-Graders Advocate for Stonefly as Michigan’s State Insect
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Fifth graders at Aberdeen Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have initiated a campaign to make the…
Join Team Kovacs in Marquette’s Star-studded Dance Fundraiser
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The article reports on the final fundraising efforts by Team Kovacs for the Dancing With Our Stars…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Welcomes CEO Tricia Keith
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's President and CEO, Daniel J. Loepp, has announced he will retire in January 2025, to be succeeded by Tricia A. Keith. Under Keith's leadership as President of Emerging Markets since 2020, the company has diversified its product portfolio and grown its revenue by $4 billion. As CEO, Keith will continue…
GRPS Students Experience Adventurous Learning with Grand River Canoe Trip
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Grand Rapids Public Schools students are participating in a program called Canoemobile where they learn…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Win Prestigious Honor
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula has received the Big Brothers Big Sisters of…
Detroit firm uses IRA funds for household energy efficiency
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Michigan Central Station's reopening on June 6 is expected to boost the local economy and innovation sector. State funds from the Inflation Reduction Act will be utilized to create jobs, increase domestic manufacturing, lower energy costs, and reduce air pollution. Additionally, Detroit-based business Pearl Edison, which promotes clean…