XC Finishes Strong at Intercollegiate Open Oct 10, 2009
- The Michigan State cross country team continued action this afternoon in Grand Rapids, competing with 27 other collegiate teams in the Michigan Intercollegiate Open hosted by Calvin College. The nationally ranked Spartan women claimed fifth place as a team with junior (Lansing, Mich. (Msuspartans.com)
Cross Country at Michigan Intercollegiate Oct 9, 2009
- The Michigan State cross country team will compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate Open in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Friday, Oct. 9. (Msuspartans.com)
John Madill / H-P staff A high-speed Amtrak train zooms through downtown Three Oaks last week. Oct 6, 2009
New Buffalo will soon be a stop on the Wolverine line, switching over from Amtrak's Chicago-to-Grand Rapids Pere Marquette line ... I am worried though that we will NOT see high-speed travel between Grand Rapids and Chicago ... The trip to Benton Harbor -Saint Joseph would be cut to a reasonable time and could attract commuters from Grand Rapids providing more service for BH-SJ.. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Redskins conquer Sparta at home Oct 1, 2009
Belding (40-3, 3-1 in O-K Blue) will be off until Monday when they travel to Grand Rapids to take on Catholic Central. The team will turn around and head back to Grand Rapids on Tuesday when they take on Grand Rapids Central. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Four Reasons to Travel by Train Sep 25, 2009
For example, a round-trip flight from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Chicago, Illinois can cost from $300 to $1,000 or more. Making the same trip by train costs $55 to $65. (Suite101.com)
Team effort to restore sand at Waikiki Beach Sep 16, 2009
Bill Puchana, 31, of Grand Rapids, Mich. said he was a little surprised at the size of the beach when he got to Waikiki. (Honolulu Advertiser)
$250K top prize up for grabs in Mich. art event Sep 16, 2009
org, Rick DeVos stands in front of Alexander Calder's Le Grande Vitesse in the middle of downtown Grand Rapids, Mich. Thousands of artists are exhibiting work in Grand Rapids to participate in the first annual ArtPrize art competition, the winning work receiving 250,000 ... As the first ArtPrize art competition is set to begin next week in Grand Rapids, works of every imaginable size, shape, color and medium are popping up at 159 venues throughout the downtown area. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Raiders win wild one over Wildcats Sep 15, 2009
A high-scoring first quarter gave way to a defensive second and third quarter and a furious finish Saturday afternoon, as the Grand Rapids (Mich ... In their first two games, Grand Rapids had scored more than 100 points ... Lanham threw a touchdown pass to tie the game with five minutes to play in the game, but Grand Rapids, Mich. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Future Spartans: Bullough coming downstate Sep 4, 2009
P of Grand Rapids Forest Hill Northern High School. GRAND RAPIDS FOREST HILLS NORTHERN ( 1 - 0 ) v. Byron Center ( 1 - 0 ) @ 7:00 PM Thursday. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
U.S. 131 crash investigation continues, injured driver released from hospital Sep 2, 2009
CHARLEVOIX Charlevoix County Sheriff s office officials are awaiting toxicology tests results and other information before they close their investigation into a traffic crash in which a Petoskey man was seriously injured Thursday. For example, I am positive that calling me a repub is fightin words, you little inconsequential gnat. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
JV Skins avoid Bee sting Aug 29, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS The JV Bulldogs jumped out to a two touchdown lead against the Huskies Thursday night, then despite giving up two scores in the second half, hung on to start the season with a victory. Tommy White started things off on the opening kick off by running the offering back all the way to give Ionia an early lead. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Museum Displays Office Furniture As Art Aug 26, 2009
After Hayner read the book, "Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design," the museum tapped author John R. Berry, a former company employee who now works as an independent design consultant, to serve as "guest curator." Another furniture historian, Tim Chester, who retired in 2005 as director of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, helped coordinate it. "We're allowing people to explore in depth the specific stories of designers, of how they tackled those problems, the failures that they had, the... (KCRA 3, CA)
Famous hometowns Aug 20, 2009
Thanks to the adoration of these hardcore fans, Garland's hometown of Grand Rapids, Minn. now hosts the Judy Garland Museum in the house where Liza's mother-to-be spent her first four years. (MSNBC -- Travel)
SPORTS ALERT: Texas Stars reveal inaugural season schedule Aug 15, 2009
The Stars will also see six other teams from the North Division, including six games with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Texas will also play the Abbotsford Heat, the Calgary Flames newest AHL affiliate, located in British Columbia, Canada. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
GE Aviation, FAA to research next-generation air traffic control systems Aug 13, 2009
GE Aviation s Grand Rapids, Mich. operation and the FAA will look at air traffic control systems that would allow commercial airliners operating under instrument rules to fly directly to their destinations. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
U.S. Airways, Delta enter new partnership Aug 13, 2009
The 15 new destinations US Airways will serve are: Cincinnati, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich. Madison, Wis. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
US Airways to add nonstop flight from BHM to DC Aug 13, 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich. Madison, Wis. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Arena Football Is in the Red Zone Aug 5, 2009
Tapes of this should be shown to young players as anti-instructional videos, a kind of Scared Straight series for the young gridder: Tackle like this, and you, too, will one day be forced to play human pinball for the Grand Rapids Rampage. Orlando scraped out another victory, aided by a couple critical non-calls by the officials, and I was once again jazzed about what this might mean for my PRED stock. (Slate)
Midwest offers special Louisville fares Aug 4, 2009
Des Moines, Iowa; Flint or Grand Rapids, Mich. $188. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Airport Check-in: Huntsville tops Cincinnati for priciest fares Aug 3, 2009
beginning Oct. 14, will introduce non-stop service between Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich. and Phoenix-Mesa. (USA Today -- Money)
Flood hampers LaMoure County Summer Theater Aug 2, 2009
LOADING Aug 02, 2009 - 04:03:45 CDT GRAND RAPIDS (AP) - For more than 80 years, a rural theater here hosted graduations, church services, gatherings and performances. This year, the setting stands empty, save for the remnants of the tousled auditorium seating, a broken stage and a curtain with water marks waist high. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DIA fares flying low Jul 30, 2009
had the nation's highest domestic fares in the first quarter, at $505, followed by Cincinnati; Grand Rapids, Mich. Savannah, Ga. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Barbara Jean Roy Jul 27, 2009
and Debbie (Jon) Anderson of Grand Rapids; one son, Gary (Lettie) Roy of San Bernardino, Calif. three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Allegiant Travel Company Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Jul 22, 2009
We also inaugurated seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, SC with service from both Allentown, PA and Huntington, WV. Other routes we initiated during the quarter include Grand Rapids, MI and Bentonville, AR to Las Vegas, from Monterey, CA to San Diego and from Eugene, OR to Oakland. In addition, during the second quarter, Allegiant Air initiated charter service under fixed-fee flying contracts with several different parties between Miami and four Cuban cities in support of the Cuban family charter... (PR Newswire)
Who's Who In Space Exploration Jul 18, 2009
Roger Chaffee U.S. Astronaut Born in Grand Rapids, Mich. in 1935, Chaffee earned a Bachelors of Science in aeronautical engineering and became a navy pilot. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
More of this story» Jul 12, 2009
Recent state cuts to Amtrak have threatened routes between Grand Rapids and Port Huron to Chicago ... Through those sprawling lines that stretch across the state and the country through towns large and small, cities like Niles find incredible opportunity with connections to nearby heavily populated cities such as Chicago, Grand Rapids and Detroit ... Because of the cuts, the existence of two routes, Port Huron and Grand Rapids to Chicago, are reportedly in jeopardy. (Niles Star, MI)
Campgrounds, RV parks spend green to go 'green' Jul 3, 2009
The resort, which is about 25 miles south-southwest of Grand Rapids, also is putting in a geothermal heating and cooling system at a building that houses a country store, coin-operated laundry and coffee shop. The cost savings is tremendous, says Max Gibbs, park director. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Michigan says it's trying to settle shipwreck case Jul 2, 2009
A federal judge in Grand Rapids postponed a hearing last week and told all sides to return Oct. 15. In a recent court filing, lawyers for Michigan and private divers said they have been negotiating a "phase II investigation" to settle the wreck's identity to help resolve ownership. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Investigators search home for missing Saranac man Jul 1, 2009
Court documents allege that Ouedraogo and Saba ordered several cans of pepper spray and a stun gun prior to the disappearance of Dietz, and Ouedraogo is alleged to have made several visits to Grand Rapids during the time Saba went missing. In addition to the federal charges, Saba also faces trial on local charges. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
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She was headed to Grand Rapids with her daughter and husband to shop for a new car. They won't be the only ones looking for a new ride. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Noeker ready to run in the Land Down Under Jun 28, 2009
He asked coach Lee Schneider to accompany him to the meeting in Grand Rapids, and that's when Schneider was asked to come along as a coach ... So, I went to the meeting in Grand Rapids with Cory and his dad and they asked me if I could go as a coach. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Big Ticket Noise (992) Jun 24, 2009
As for the "spiritual" factor, they bring in nationally known speakers who do speak to the faith side of things, This year Joe Stowell will be one of the speakers( he is the former president of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and currently president of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids) along with several other speakers. The music is just part of the festival, I would like to see the festival move to a different location also I don't like the fact that it right next to the hospital and so... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound 'Dream On' Summer Tour in Full Swing Jun 17, 2009
In early November, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will take its solo tour to Canada and culminate the series on December 12, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Mich. In between, the group will perform in additional Gaither Homecoming U.S. shows and a Gaither Homecoming European Tour in October. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2 states, 2 BBQ lunches, 1 day May 28, 2009
I got to talking to the pit master, Mr. Arnold, and learned that he had been there only a month, having moved on from Grand Rapids, Mich. We shared conversation, as people say, and it turns out that we both favored the same barbecue joint in Muskegon, Mich. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
As Detroit idles, the South gears up May 15, 2009
Auto industry analyst Erich Merkle in Grand Rapids, Mich. said there is plenty of reason for Volkswagen and Kia to be excited. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Margaret (Lannon) McAllister May 15, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS - Margaret Eileen (Lannon) McAllister, 42, of Grand Rapids passed away May 12, 2009, surrounded by the love of her family ... Meg was a graduate of Western Michigan University and worked as a corporate travel agent in Grand Rapids for more than 15 years ... Meg is survived by her husband, Jack McAllister of Grand Rapids; her mother, Mary Ann Lannon of St. Joseph; six brothers and sisters, Tom (Jane) Lannon of Lawrenceville, Ga. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Jon and Kate draw more media attention May 15, 2009
"Kate Gosselin said the stop in Muskegon, located about 35 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, was the last on her travel schedule for a while. She said she plans to spend more time at home."The last couple weeks have been interesting," she said. "I had to address that. "TLC's most popular series, which has been on the air for four seasons, attracts an average audience of more than 2.8 million viewers. 1 | Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,... (Albany Times Union)
Cincinnati still tops for air fares May 7, 2009
The airport s average fare of $554 ran far ahead of second-place Grand Rapids, Mich. which had an average fare of $459 during the quarter. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
US govt confirms Michigan's second case of swine flu May 1, 2009
Women in Ottawa County west of Grand Rapids and Livingston County northwest of Detroit, both 34 years old, were recovering from the virus ... A Spanish-language immersion school in the Grand Rapids area also was closed Thursday while waiting for results from a test of a kindergartner. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Michigan has second probable case of swine flu Apr 30, 2009
Ottawa County runs west from Grand Rapids to Lake Michigan. The state will send the lab results to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to see if she tests positive for the virus. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Taking the kids: Celebrate like a VIP Apr 28, 2009
More than 2 million people have registered on the and while Disney won't say exactly how many people have taken advantage of the offer, clearly the promotion has proved a home run in what has been a very challenging year, drawing everyone from Southern Californian Frances Taylor, celebrating her 100th birthday at Disneyland to the Sandman quadruplets, who drove 24 hours with their family from Grand Rapids, Mich. to celebrate their fourth birthday at Walt Disney World. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Follow Henry Up The Hudson River, 400 Years Later Apr 28, 2009
Exhibit will travel from Washington, D.C. to Grand Rapids, Mich. over the next year, with stops on Long Island and Dutchess County this summer and fall, respectively. (Fox News)
Mother's Day deals, from $129 Apr 28, 2009
Grand Rapids, from $149 per room per nightThe at the Grand Rapids Downtown Courtyard by Marriott includes accommodations, free brunch for moms at the (a $38 value), free parking, and 50 percent off a second rooman added incentive for families looking to spread out. Moms will also be entered in a spa giveaway. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lake Express to take on economy Apr 28, 2009
To attract passengers, Lake Express is set to launch its first full-fledged television advertising campaign, with ads already airing in the Milwaukee, Madison and Grand Rapids, Mich ... Lake Express ran short-run television advertisements in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids last year ... Lake Express also will insert Key Milwaukee s May travel magazine issue, which will have an insert featuring the ferry, into newspapers delivered to about 25,000 homes in the Grand Rapids area, Schultz said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Celebrate with travel discounts Apr 28, 2009
Southern Californian Frances Taylor celebrated her 100th birthday at Disneyland, and the Sandman quadruplets, who drove 24 hours with their family from Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrated their fourth birthday at Walt Disney World. "The free deal was why we went, and they felt so special," said Melissa Sandman, whose family of eight saved more than $250 that one day. (CNN -- Travel)
2,757.1 MPG Achieved at 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas(R) Apr 19, 2009
This award went to UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico), Grand Rapids Technical School and Loyola Marymount University. These teams all demonstrated safety as a top priority in vehicle designs and construction. (PR Newswire)
Laval University Wins the Shell Eco-marathon Americas(R) Apr 19, 2009
We're just excited the long hours paid off and we were able to win the 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas (Canada Newswire)
Midwest tulip festivals Apr 15, 2009
The Holland area is on the shore of Lake Michigan, and it's part of a tourism promotion group called along with Muskegon, Grand Haven and the inland city of Grand Rapids. Michigan's shore on that member of the Great lakes features miles of sandy beach. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Spartan Sports Roundup Apr 15, 2009
Jack Newman bcame the first Spartan to play at the Masters over the weekend (Msuspartans.com)
Redskins looking for more in 2009 Apr 10, 2009
With the Redskins return to the O-K Blue, they will have to go through a tough conference, which includes Grand Rapids West Catholic and Coopersville as possibly the top teams. Last season in Belding finished with a conference record of 7-7. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
TELL US: Readers, share your stories of unsung travel heroes Apr 4, 2009
Readers share stories of the unsung heroes of travel - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Travel e-newsletter and get the best travel news, deals & features in your inbox. (USA Today -- Travel)
Readers share stories of the unsung heroes of travel Apr 3, 2009
Sign up to receive our free Travel e-newsletter and get the best travel news, deals & features in your inbox. Like family: Frequent traveler Kathleen Cattrall, left, laughs with Lilly Rulli, who regularly greets her with a "Hi, dearie!" at the Market Basket gift shop at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford, Conn. (USA Today -- Travel)
Irish Hockey At The NCAA Midwest Regional: Day One Mar 29, 2009
Senior captain/right wing Erik Condra and the Fighting Irish will take on Bemidji State in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ET) inside Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich ... Notre Dame conducts open practice, media session on Friday afternoon in Grand Rapids, Mich ... -- The Notre Dame hockey team has arrived in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Und.com)
Falcons travel to Rochester for AHA Final Four, March 20-21 Mar 19, 2009
(March 27-28); and Midwest Regional: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Mar. (Airforcesports.com)
NIACC drops football program Mar 18, 2009
Now, with Waldorf being a four-year school and Iowa Lakes not having a program, the Trojans had been forced to travel as far west as Wahpeton, N.D., and as far east as Grand Rapids, Mich. The landscape has changed, Mason said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Kirk's Corner: Say it's not so Mar 18, 2009
You take into account the salaries of coaches, travel expenses to places like Grand Rapids, Mich. and Wapheton, N.D., equipment and it adds up. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Obituaries - (3.11.2009) Mar 14, 2009
She is survived by daughters, Jeanie (Rick) Pitts of Crandon, Kathy (Stan) Hayes of Horicon, Christine (Thomas) Chartraw of Pulaski and Sue Lindsay of Big Bend; sons, Steve Schultz of Argonne and David Schultz (Joanie Baker) of Grand Rapids, Minn. special friend, Linda Auler; fifteen grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren. (Forest Republican, WI)
Upstart airlines flying underthe radar Mar 12, 2009
and Grand Rapids, Mich. What we like: Allegiant doesn't overbook; all seats are guaranteed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Red Foxes Finish Marist Invitational With 2-2 Record Mar 9, 2009
and (East Grand Rapids, Mich. in the win over DDO. Swartz also led Marist with four goals against Hartwick. (Goredfoxes.com)
City to take 60 days before considering fire chief issue (1238) Feb 26, 2009
Edith wrote on Feb 24, 2009 7:54 PM:" I live in St. Joe Twp. and if I was given the choice to have a full time fire dept. I would jump at the chance. Fire doubles every 45-60 seconds. So to have firefighters that could respond immediately from the fire station would really be comforting.I had a fire related question and when I tried to call my local fire dept. all I get is an answer machine. So I have actually called the St. Joseph City Fire Dept. and I was able to talk to a firefighter and they... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Lady Vikes beat Greyhounds in marathon Feb 18, 2009
Belding (5-11) will travel to Grand Rapids Central on Thursday. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Courier carries bone marrow to patients Feb 16, 2009
I began volunteering in 2002 when my aunt, who works for the Michigan Community Blood Centers in Grand Rapids, asked me to make a delivery to Dallas. I had just graduated from college and was a little nervous carrying such a critical package to a place I had never been. (Baltimore Sun)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL Feb 15, 2009
A little time spent enjoying the simple pleasures of bus travel, the cultural niceties of Syracuse and Rochester and Grand Rapids and shooters a notch below what he's been facing might restore his confidence. That's probably just the first of a few moves Gainey needs to make to salvage a season that is coming apart at the seams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Reducing Carbon Dioxide Through Technology And Smart Growth Feb 14, 2009
Paul, Minnesota, Cincinnati, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan and Dayton, OH. In addition to Stone, Dr. Tracey Holloway, Scot Spak, and Adam Mednick also authored the study. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Quiet offseason getaways in Michigan Feb 13, 2009
and Grand Rapids, Mich ... Take Exit 34 and merge onto Interstate 196 toward Holland/Grand Rapids. (MSNBC -- Travel)
