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Grand Rapids Launches Successful Youth Housing Assistance Program

News Summary Grand Rapids has achieved remarkable success with its Targeted Housing Assistance program, helping 45 young adults secure stable…

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Michigan Man Charged with First-Degree Child Abuse

News Summary Roy Metcalf, a 22-year-old from Newberry, Michigan, faces two counts of First-Degree Child Abuse following injuries sustained by…

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Local Restaurateur Paul Lee Passes Away at 51

News Summary Paul Holman Thieu Poa Lee, a renowned restaurateur in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home…

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GRCC Board Discusses Financial Challenges and New Initiatives

News Summary The Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees met on May 5 to address potential financial challenges, including…

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Ambiance GR Kitchen & Lounge to Refile Lawsuit Against Grand Rapids

News Summary Ambiance GR Kitchen & Lounge, a former Black-owned nightclub, plans to refile a lawsuit against Grand Rapids, claiming…

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Jury Deliberates in Second-Degree Murder Trial of Ex-Officer

News Summary A Kent County jury is deliberating the case of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, charged with…

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Man Pleads No Contest to Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death

News Summary Mark Casterman has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for the death of his wife, Melissa, following a…

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Jurors Deadlocked in Christopher Schurr Murder Trial

News Summary Jurors in the Christopher Schurr murder trial have reached a deadlock after 10 hours of deliberation, leaving the…

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Grand Rapids Loses Influential Restaurateur Paul Lee at 51

News Summary Grand Rapids, Michigan, reflects on the life and legacy of Paul Lee, a cherished restaurateur and community leader,…

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Two 17-Year-Olds Shot Near McDonald’s in Grand Rapids

News Summary On May 3, 2025, two 17-year-old males were shot near McDonald's in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One is in…

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