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Far Out Volleyball Club Raises Over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan During Annual Polar Plunge

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — In a stunning show of generosity and spirit, Far Out Volleyball Club raised over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan during its annual Polar Plunge fundraising campaign, making it the top fundraising organization in the state for 2025. The club, one of Michigan’s premier youth volleyball programs with a long-standing commitment to… Read More Far Out Volleyball Club Raises Over $50,000 for Special Olympics Michigan During Annual Polar Plunge

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Michigan Athletes to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, and nearly two dozen athletes with Michigan connections are representing the United States. Here’s a look at some of the standout competitors: Heath Baldwin Event: DecathlonMichigan Connection: Michigan State UniversitySchedule: August 2-3 Baldwin is making history as the first Spartan in two decades to qualify for the Olympic decathlon,… Read More Michigan Athletes to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Controversy Erupts Over 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrated for its vibrant display of French art and culture, has sparked intense debate and reactions ranged from the humorous: “it looks like a bad acid trip” to the deeply offended. The controversy centers on a segment featuring a reimagining of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,”… Read More Controversy Erupts Over 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

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Local Winter Color Guard Programs Dazzle at Jenison High School

Five teams representing 4 winter color guard programs put on an exhibition of their skills on Saturday night at Jenison High School. The first routine of the night was run by Jenison High School Junior Varsity. The squad performed to a cover of Whitney Houston’s “I wanna dance with somebody” recorded by the artist Ben… Read More Local Winter Color Guard Programs Dazzle at Jenison High School

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Bernie Sanders Rally Draws 7,600+ to Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids

The Crowd A sizable and energetic crowd gathered in Calder Plaza on Sunday afternoon for a “Get Out the Vote” event to rally with 2020 presidential democrat candidate Bernie Sanders. The crowd in the packed plaza looked a lot like Bernie’s support might be expected to based on turnouts around the country in 2016 and… Read More Bernie Sanders Rally Draws 7,600+ to Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids

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