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9-Year-Old Injured: Random Dog Bite in Grand Rapids

TL/DR - A 9-year-old boy in Grand Rapids, Michigan is recovering after he was reportedly bitten in the face by a dog at a local school playground. The dog, which was unleashed and roaming free, chased and attacked the boy, who now faces a long recovery which includes a series of rabies shots as the dog's health status is unknown. The mother of…

Exciting Showdown: Michigan vs. Alabama Game Attracts Huge Crowd

TL/DR - Fans gathered at the Garage Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan to watch the Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl game. The majority of spectators were rooting for Michigan, though there were some Alabama fans present. This was the sixth time these two teams have met on the football field and the first time the Wolverines have played in the Rose Bowl…

Instilling Year-Round Generosity in Grand Rapids Preschoolers

TL/DR - The Learning Experience preschool in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is teaching its students the importance of giving back to the community all year round. The school partners with local organizations and uses characters like "Grace" and "Charity" to illustrate the idea of giving. Activities include making placemats for seniors and instilling a…

Unsolved Mystery: GR Police’s Year-Long Hunt for Ysasi’s Killer

TL/DR - Santino Ysasi, who was experiencing homelessness, was murdered on October 19, 2022, and a year later, no arrests have been made. In February 2023, investigators released surveillance video of a person of interest in the case, with the Silent Observer organization offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to the murderer. Michigan law…