Northview followed up on a terrific 2022 run that brought the Wildcats to the Breslin Center with a conference championship and a rigorous schedule that offered a grueling list of opponents. Despite a close loss in the District Championship game and some big senior departures, the 2023 season was a marked success and leaves the… Read More Northview Ended 2023 Campaign with Conference Title and Eyes to the Future
In a thrilling regional championship game between the West Catholic Falcons and Grand Rapids Christian Eagles, it was the Falcons who emerged victorious in an overtime battle, winning 53-45. The game was a closely contested affair throughout, with both teams displaying excellent defensive skills and offensive prowess. The Falcons controlled the game most of the… Read More #1 West Catholic Survives Overtime Scare Against Grand Rapids Christian
Read Judge Ayoub’s motion to bindover former GRPD Officer Christopher Schurr for trial in the homicide of Patrick Lyoya below. Key evidence was elicited by attorneys, including that Schurr was not fired due to any actions taken during the arrest or killing and instead faced termination because of charges being brought by the prosecution. It… Read More Judge Ayoub Issues Motion Approving Proceedings to Advance to Trial in Officer Schurr Case
Despite a very aggressive Covenant Christian team, the Eagles continued their journey towards the grand prize, a State High School Championship. Covenant Christian led most of the first quarter, with the Eagles trailing close behind. But soon the tide changed and the Eagles took off. Lexi Bowers finished with 19 points, but it was Madelyn… Read More Kent City Eagles Continue Journey
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
For Immediate Release via Bernie 2020March 4, 2020(Featured Image: Gage Skidmore) WASHINGTON －Sen. Bernie Sanders will travel to Michigan this weekend to rally supporters in Detroit and Grand Rapids ahead of the March 10 primary. Sen. Sanders’ previous trips to the Great Lakes State include joining the picket line in solidarity with striking United Auto… Read More Bernie Sanders to Return to Michigan Ahead of Primary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2020 Amash breaks district record with fourth quarter fundraising GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Rep. Justin Amash, the independent incumbent in Michigan’s Third Congressional District, on Friday announced a fourth quarter fundraising haul of nearly $600,000. With net contributions totaling $592,362, Amash brought in the highest quarterly total ever recorded for the… Read More Representative Justin Amash (MI-3rd) Breaks Fundraising Record Ahead of 2020
In what could only have been called must-see high school action in rural West Michigan, four teams traveled from Morley Stanwood to Kent City in a rescheduling of games that were postponed due to a possible ice storm. The games may have been postponed, but Morley Stanwood ran into a storm of a different kind… Read More Undefeated No Longer: Kent City Pours it on to deliver Morley Stanwood Boys/Girls 1st Losses
As if they planned their performance down to even the weather, Trans-Siberian Orchestra arrived in Grand Rapids as soft blankets of snow covered the city sidewalks and trees lining the way to Van Andel Arena. TSO has entered its 21st consecutive year of touring and cornered the Christmas Metal market. Perhaps such a niche was… Read More Trans-Siberian Orchestra Wows in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Catholic Central will be returning to Ford Field for another run at a state title in what has become a bit of an annual tradition for the Cougars. Unity Christian proved to be no match for GRCC and the Cougars dominated from start to finish en route to a 56-17 victory. Unity Christian… Read More Grand Rapids Catholic Central Punches Ticket to Ford Field