16 May 2013
With Memorial Day approaching, Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ conservation officers remind Michigan residents to practice safety when boating. May 18-24 is National Safe Boating Week, an effort to remind people to follow some boating safety tips. The DNR encourages Michigan residents and visitors to: Wear a life jacket. More than 80 percent of [...]
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16 May 2013
Increase your garden’s productivity even when space, time and energy are limited. Just follow these six simple planting, maintenance and harvesting techniques for a more bountiful harvest
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16 May 2013
Since Plainfield Lumber, in Plainfield Township, closed in early April, some have questioned what that means for White Creek Lumber and Hardware, who was formerly associated with Plainfield Lumber. The good news is, White Creek Lumber, 13861 White Creek, has been separated from Plainfield Lumber for several years now and the closing of that store [...]
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16 May 2013
Formally acknowledged for pollution prevention program Spectrum Health United Hospital was awarded the 2013 “Partner for Change” Award by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading health care membership community that empowers its members to increase their efficiencies and environmental stewardship while improving patient safety and care. The Award is one of the organization’s Environmental Excellence [...]
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16 May 2013
From the Better Business Bureau The recent damage done by the flooding and heavy rains through West Michigan brings out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors who take advantage of those who have already been victimized. As a [...]
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16 May 2013
How to Decide on a Business for Me? Submitted by Bob Cooper, SCORE Counselor Deciding on the product or service that you can form into a business, starts by looking at yourself. What skills and interests do you possess? You are going to devote a lot of time and energy to the enterprise, so it [...]
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16 May 2013
A boy was taking care of his baby sister while his parents went to town shopping. He decided to go fishing and he had to take her along. “I’ll never do that again!” he told his mother that evening. “I didn’t catch a thing!” “Oh, next time I’m sure she’ll be quiet and not scare the fish [...]
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16 May 2013
Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may apply. You [...]
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14 May 2013
A 75-year-old Kent City woman is missing. According to the Kent County Sheriff Department, Maria Rebecca Ayala is a 75 year old female who suffers from dementia. She walked away from her residence at 73 South Main St NW in Kent City at approximately 8:30 a.m. She was possibly last seen at M-37 and 15 Mile Rd [...]
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09 May 2013
A Sand Lake man was convicted last week in the double slaying of an Eaton County couple. Christopher Allen Perrien, 39, was found guilty of two counts of felony murder in the death of Michael Greene, 62, and his wife, Terri, 46. He also was found guilty on two counts of felony firearm. According to [...]
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