3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (218+ words) At the Grand Rapids in Prevention (GRIP) Coalition's monthly meeting last Monday, coordinator Jim Cagle and the GRIP attendees discussed a number of topics, including the Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant application and post-prom planning. Also of note from Monday's…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (183+ words) Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school makes bookmarks'Grand Rapids Herald-Review In preparation for March's "I Love to Read" week, the kindergarten through sixth grade students at the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School competed to see who could make the best bookmark. This year's winners are Malina Wind,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (237+ words) Aspyn Svoboda and Harper Luksik Josie Virnig, Brinley Swing, Clareese Miezaniec, Addilynn Mjolsness, Quinn Hanson, Sawyer Harling, and Cora Mieszaniec Throughout the weekend, Pure Energy dancers showcased their talent, dedication and hard work across multiple age divisions and dance styles....

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (436+ words) Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (132+ words) Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is pleased to announce Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, an interactive experience! Tickets for Forts! may be purchased at childrenstheatre.org/forts or by calling the ticket office at 612.874.0400. All tickets are $30. There will be weekday…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (488+ words) Greenway students from the Intro to Marketing class pitched to the Hematite, an upcoming deli-styled restaurant and coffee shop going in Calumet, on Thursday, Jan. 15. Mari Jo and Greg Anderson are planning on opening the Hematite, a deli-styled restaurant and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (624+ words) Chloe Kefford was diagnosed with a brain tumor after experiencing a series of symptoms. (Cancer Research UK via SWNS) A three-year-old girl was left partially-sighted after a suspected ear infection turned out to be a life-threatening brain tumor. Chloe Kefford…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (769+ words) One in four Americans believe in the power of manifestation and use positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (167+ words) Essentia Health-Virginia Center welcomes first baby of 2026Grand Rapids Herald-Review Just after 7 a.m 3, Essentia Health-Virginia welcomed its first baby of 2026.Juniper Rettke was born at 7:17 a.m to parents Sarah Flores and Ben Rettke of Tower Juniper weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1013+ words) Baby enjoys creative play session. (Theatre Hullabaloo via SWNS) Prescribed play time boosts moms" and dads' mental health, according to new research. A creative play program "significantly" improved new parents" and carers" mental well-being, say scientists. Moms and dads who…...