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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kimberley St. Onge pleaded no contest to three counts of embezzlement for stealing more than $100,000 from 13 vulnerable adults in a Kent County courtroom on Thursday afternoon—she will be sentenced on May 12 and may face up to ten years in prison for each count. WOOD TV
- ➤ Allegan County deputies asked the public for help in finding 67-year-old Nancy Louise Eichler-Oconnell, who was last seen at her Saugatuck Township home on Thursday at 1:45 p.m.—she does not have a vehicle or phone and her family is worried because of her heart condition. ABC 13
- ➤ A Grand Rapids man was accused of driving under the influence and crashing his minivan into a Battle Creek home Friday morning—firefighters rescued a 70-year-old homeowner through a window as the minivan blocked the exit and the man's dog was unharmed. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Public Museum will hold a free screening — tickets must be claimed online — of Star Wars: A New Hope dubbed in Ojibwe at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. The event is a cultural collaboration between Lucasfilm, the University of Manitoba and the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council. WOOD TV
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival started on April 9 and will run through June 15 at John Ball Zoo, where visitors can take a one-mile tour of glowing lantern displays every Wednesday through Sunday from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The festival is themed on Chinese folklore and features mythical creatures that move, speak and breathe smoke—offering a new way to experience the zoo at night. MLive
- ➤ Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced the full lineup for its 2025 summer concert series which will bring live music to local audiences. Two GVSU students had their visas revoked this week. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Ottawa Hills High School held a spring break esports lab where students played Fortnite and asked Epic Games developers questions about game design. CEO Dee Jones of Jump Ahead L3C said he believes the experience can help students earn scholarships and explore career paths—opening new doors for their futures. ABC 13
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Plainfield Township Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to transform the Grand Rapids Faith Fellowship church in Comstock Park into two family housing units — the exterior will remain unchanged. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
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FACS Concert Night
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience live music with FACS, Kind Beast, and Harper Kill in a vibrant venue.
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Real Friends Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets — Enjoy an evening with Real Friends, Broadside, Years Later, and Hexing.
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Woodcock Walk in Grand Rapids
7:30-9 p.m. — Luton Park - Prairie Overlook Parking Lot — Registration required — Explore the beauty of nature as you search for woodcocks in a guided walk.
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Pretty Sure Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a night of local music with Pretty Sure, Quilter, Death By Lions, and Dogsneeze.
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Vincent Mason Concert
7-10 p.m. — Elevation — Check website for ticket info — Experience expansive artistry and relatable storytelling from rising country music star Vincent Mason.
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Kyran Daniel Live Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy an evening filled with incredible acoustic guitar performances and memorable music.
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Easter Sunday Divine Service
7:30 & 10:00 a.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Celebrate the resurrection of Christ with a joyful divine service and an Easter breakfast in between.
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Wild Strides 5K
6-9 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — Includes registration fee — Experience a scenic evening run featuring a finisher medal and a ticket to the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival.
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My Sunshine – Paint and Sip at Buddy's Pizza
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Buddy's Pizza — $38 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying delicious food in a fun painting party.
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Family Fun Science Night
5-6 p.m. — Alger Head Start — Free entry — Engage in exciting science experiments and experiences with Alger teachers.
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