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Local
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12/5/22 - Pfizer Investment to Create Hundreds of New Jobs
The investment caps an almost one billion dollars investment in the United States.
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12/2/22 - Bills Aims To Keep Firefighters Safer
Legislators pass legislation intended to help protect firefighters from exposure to PFAS chemicals.
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12/1/22 - Gentex To Open Childcare Center In Zeeland
Gentex Corporation, based in Zeeland, announced that they are planning to open a daycare and preschool for their employees.
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11/30/22 - Michigan DOE Working To Improve Low Achieving Schools
The state of Michigan says they will collaborate more to help the bottom 5% of Michigan schools or those with lower graduation rates.
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11/28/22 - Some Still Trying To Fly Home After The Holiday Weekend
Thousands of airline flights were delayed due to the weather conditions but nothing compared to last Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
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11/22/22 - The Frederick Meijer Gardens Lights Up for Christmas
The Gardens prepares to ring in the holiday with several unique attractions.
State
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12/5/22 - Pfizer Investment to Create Hundreds of New Jobs
The investment caps an almost one billion dollars investment in the United States.
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12/2/22 - Bills Aims To Keep Firefighters Safer
Legislators pass legislation intended to help protect firefighters from exposure to PFAS chemicals.
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12/1/22 - Gentex To Open Childcare Center In Zeeland
Gentex Corporation, based in Zeeland, announced that they are planning to open a daycare and preschool for their employees.
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11/30/22 - Michigan DOE Working To Improve Low Achieving Schools
The state of Michigan says they will collaborate more to help the bottom 5% of Michigan schools or those with lower graduation rates.
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11/29/22 - More Than 40 million Under A Threat For Severe Storms
Large hail, strong winds and the possibility of a tornado will impact parts of the South, while Wisconsin and parts of Michigan will deal with cold temps and snow.
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11/28/22 - Some Still Trying To Fly Home After The Holiday Weekend
Thousands of airline flights were delayed due to the weather conditions but nothing compared to last Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
National
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12/5/22 - Pfizer Investment to Create Hundreds of New Jobs
The investment caps an almost one billion dollars investment in the United States.
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12/2/22 - Bills Aims To Keep Firefighters Safer
Legislators pass legislation intended to help protect firefighters from exposure to PFAS chemicals.
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11/29/22 - More Than 40 million Under A Threat For Severe Storms
Large hail, strong winds and the possibility of a tornado will impact parts of the South, while Wisconsin and parts of Michigan will deal with cold temps and snow.
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11/28/22 - Some Still Trying To Fly Home After The Holiday Weekend
Thousands of airline flights were delayed due to the weather conditions but nothing compared to last Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
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10/18/21 - Colin Powell, dead at 84
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, died early this morning. Family says it was from complications due to COVID.
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9/2/21 - Supreme Court Votes 5-4 to Leave Texas Abortion Law In Place
A divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force.
World
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8/26/21 Update - Pentagon Releases Statement on Situation in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has released more information on Thursday's attacks.
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What a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan means for Christians
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban blitz in Afghanistan has Western leaders and Christian advocates on edge.
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Wycliffe USA uses satellites to aid Bible translation
Intl. (MNN) - SpaceX satellites promise to deliver high-speed internet. Wycliffe USA's Andrew Fleming says the project benefits Gospel work, too.
Your Health
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7/6/21 - Evacuation Order After Ammonia Leak in Wyoming (WITH UPDATES)
The Wyoming Department of Public is currently responding to an anhydrous ammonia leak in the 500 block of 32nd St SE.
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6/14/21 - Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine maker Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is highly effective against the coronavirus and also protects against variants.
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6/8/21 - Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infants die, including 2-month old from Michigan
Fisher-Price announced it is recalling approximately 227,000 baby soothers in the U.S. and Canada after four infant deaths have been connected to the soothers.
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3/10/21 – Mackinac Center Sues State for Data on Nursing Home Deaths
The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...
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2/23/21 – COVID-19 vaccine appointment phone scam
(Mlive) – Someone is trying to use the COVID-19 vaccine to try and scam unsuspecting people on the phone. The scam is related to vaccine appointments.
Your Wallet
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7/12/21 - Stimulus update: Here’s who will get $3,600 in payments starting soon
(Mlive) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be sending the first installment in a series of advance payments between $250 and $300 per month per eligible family starting on July 15.
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6/7/21 – Gas prices drop a bit
Gas prices in Michigan decreased 3 cents compared to last week.
Religion
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“Back to school” doesn’t mean back to normal
Grand Rapids (MNN) - Ongoing uncertainty is taking a toll on the mental health of children and families.
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What a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan means for Christians
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban blitz in Afghanistan has Western leaders and Christian advocates on edge.
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What Christian parents can learn from the Tokyo Olympics
Intl. (MNN) - No matter the sport, an athlete’s journey to the Olympics is arduous and expensive. Greg Yoder, Executive Director of Keys for Kids Ministries, says the Olympic Games hold a lesson for Christian parents.
Sports
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7/13/21 - Federer Withdrawls from Olympics Cites Injury
20 Time Grand Slam winner says knee injury will prevent him from competing in Japan.
Trends & Tech
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Wycliffe USA uses satellites to aid Bible translation
Intl. (MNN) - SpaceX satellites promise to deliver high-speed internet. Wycliffe USA's Andrew Fleming says the project benefits Gospel work, too.
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New resource hub offers practical solutions
USA (MNN) — It’s one thing to know you have a problem to solve. Figuring out how to solve it is another issue entirely. Set Free Ministries’ latest development offers help.
Series - Travelin' Together
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12/1/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together : Holly's Dickens Festival
The Dickens Festival continues in Holly, Michigan. It is the oldest, longest running Dickens Festival in the United States.
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11/17/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together - R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
You don't have to visit Detroit to see vehicles of the past. The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing offers a glimpse back in time.
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11/10/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Magic at the Mill
Families may want to consider a holiday season trip to the Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, for "Magic at the Mill."
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10/27/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Coopersville & Marne Railway
The Coopersville & Marne Railway offers a number of special events throughout the year, including the fall Pumpkin Train.
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10/13/22 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Cranes Pie Pantry and Orchard
A family favorite for generations, Cranes Orchards offers dozens of varieties of apples, as well as pumpkins, in their U-pick farm.
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10/6/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - MSU/UofM Corn Maze
A number of farms will feature corn mazes in the fall. A maze in Webberville this year pays tribute to a state rivalry.
Series - 9/11
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9/11 - Our Daily Bread Reflects on Remembering 9/11: Facing Tragedy & Finding Hope
Shock. Grief. Fear. People around the world experienced these emotions following the events of September 11, 2001.
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9/7/21 - 9/11 Remembers : "Day of Service"
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Communities have planned special events including a "Day of Service" in the Grand Rapids area.
Featured
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12/5/22 - Pfizer Investment to Create Hundreds of New Jobs
The investment caps an almost one billion dollars investment in the United States.
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12/2/22 - Bills Aims To Keep Firefighters Safer
Legislators pass legislation intended to help protect firefighters from exposure to PFAS chemicals.
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12/1/22 - Gentex To Open Childcare Center In Zeeland
Gentex Corporation, based in Zeeland, announced that they are planning to open a daycare and preschool for their employees.
In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
Matthew 3:1-2