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Grand Rapids Spring Auction June 6

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 7:00am

The city of Grand Rapids will hold its 2013 Spring Auction June 6.

M&W Incorporated will auction off the city’s used vehicles and construction equipment starting at 9 a.m. M&W Incorporated is located at 979 West River Center Dr. NE in Comstock Park.Only cash or check will be accepted.

For pictures and descriptions of the vehicles and equipment up for auction, click here.

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Correction: Free health screenings available June 8

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 7:00am

Sam’s Club will host free men’s health screenings June 8 in honor of Men’s Health Month.

The free screenings will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all Sam’s Club stores that contain a pharmacy. While the health screening event focuses on men’s health, free testing will be available for women as well.

Testing available during the free health screening event would normally cost an uninsured individual up to $150. The tests include:

PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test for men
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test for women
Blood pressure
BMI (body mass index)
Vision

Recent surveys have found many men do not visit their primary care physician annually, even though preventative screenings can reduce the risk of common diseases like prostate cancer.

Sam’s Club has four pharmacies in West Michigan at the following locations:

3901 Alpine Ave. N.W.

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Taste of Grand Rapids returns to Comstock Park

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Thursday, May 30th, 2013, 2:32pm

Taste of Grand Rapids is moving to Comstock Park.

Fifth Third Ballpark will host the annual event, which runs July 19 and July 20. The ballpark also hosted Taste of Grand Rapids in 2004. Facility events manager Craig Yust says Taste of Grand Rapids’ organizers likely moved the event back to the ballpark because the event was starting to outgrow its current location at John Ball Zoo.

This year’s Taste of Grand Rapids will run in conjunction with the West Michigan Trucking Show. The big rig show will take place in Fifth Third Ballpark’s parking lot, along with Taste of Grand Rapids’ traditional barbecue competition. Food vendors will fill the ballpark’s concourse for Taste of Grand Rapids. Yust says Clear Channel is still lining up musical acts, which will perform on the ball field.

Taste of Grand Rapids will run 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. July 19, and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Sparta Alternative School, "Englishville" hosts last Open House

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 2:37pm

Sparta Alternative School, "Englishville" hosts last Open House

Englishville Alternative High School in Sparta will be closing its’ doors at the end of the current school year after a 30 year history. But, before it closes for good, the school is inviting all students throughout the years to join in at an Open House from 2-5pm on Sunday, June 2nd at the school, located at 8285 Vinton Ave. in Sparta.

This High School was established to serve students from Sparta, Grant, Grand Rapids, Kenowa Hills, Comstock Park, Rockford and Cedar Springs. The school served students who struggled with required courses and feel behind in school credits.

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Fifth Third Ballpark hosts Peanut Free Days May 28 and May 29

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 1:25pm

Fifth Third Ballpark hosts Peanut Free Days May 28 and May 29

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.-- Employees of Fifth Third Ballpark are scrubbing down the venue for baseball fans with nut allergies.

Fifth Third will hold the first of its peanut free games Tuesday, May 28 at 6:35 p.m. Workers have removed all peanut products from the stadium so baseball fans can experience a Whitecaps game.

The West Michigan Whitecaps will hold another peanut free game Wednesday, May 29 at 11 a.m.

Approximately 3.3 million Americans have nut allergies.

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Sheriff's office to auction off stolen property May 30

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 2:22pm

Sheriff's office to auction off stolen property May 30

If you had property stolen in Ionia County, now is your last chance to claim it.

The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office will auction off recovered property that was never claimed on May 30 at M&W Inc., located in Comstock Park.

The sheriff’s department has compiled a list of property that will be up for bid, which you can find by clicking here. If you recognize your property, contact the sheriff’s office at (616) 527-5737 to claim it.

The auction begins at 9 a.m. Thursday. M&W Inc. is located at 979 West River Center Dr. NE.

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Alpine Township Memorial Day ceremony May 27

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 2:36pm

Alpine Township Memorial Day ceremony May 27

ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Alpine Township community is invited to commemorate Memorial Day at Pine Grove Cemetery on May 27.

The brief ceremony starts at 11 a.m. and includes a reading of the names of all veterans buried in Alpine Township’s three cemeteries. The Boy Scouts will also hoist the flag. The ceremony wraps up with a gun salute.

Pine Grove Cemetery is located at 6200 Vinton NW.

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