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Saturday, October 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Faith & Blue initiative in Grand Rapids, Michigan, engages local leaders, community members, and law enforcement in a weekend event to promote crime reduction by fostering collaboration. FOX 17
- ➤ The Meijer Sports Complex near Rockford begins its expansion to add new facilities and accommodate 200 more teams, boosting visitor spending by a million dollars annually. WOOD TV
- ➤ Over 20 businesses in Grand Rapids are participating in the city's first Scarecrow Contest from Oct. 12-26, where visitors can view and vote for their favorite scarecrow. MLive
- ➤ Misleading TikTok videos falsely claiming a new species of freshwater shark in Lake Michigan have been debunked by officials. WOOD TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Ballet commenced its 2024-25 season with 'Symphony of Movement', a groundbreaking collaboration with the Grand Rapids Symphony, from October 11-13. MLive
- ➤ The World of Winter festival in Grand Rapids will feature large-scale art installations from January 10 to March 2, 2025, aiming to enliven the city with creative works. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Democratic incumbent John Fitzgerald is competing against former Republican state Rep. Tommy Brann for Michigan's 83rd District State House seat, covering areas of Grand Rapids and Wyoming. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Greg Allushuski became the first patient in West Michigan to undergo histotripsy, a new non-invasive treatment that destroys tumor tissue with ultrasound waves, marking a significant advancement in cancer treatment. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Haunted Forest offers a spooky outdoor experience on Fridays and Saturdays throughout October at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Griffins kick off their 29th season with a home opener against the Milwaukee Admirals, featuring $2 beer and hot dog night and an open skate post-game. FOX 17
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Mushroomhead Live at Intersection
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Trivia Night at Village Inn Sports Grille
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Grand Rapids Griffins - AHL Game vs. Manitoba Moose
Experience an exciting matchup as the Grand Rapids Griffins take on the Manitoba Moose in a thrilling AHL hockey game at Van Andel Arena.
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Manitoba Moose at Grand Rapids Griffins
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Experience Here Come The Mummies Live
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2024 JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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MIB International Networking Event in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Elegance in Disguise: A Fantasy and Fiction Gala
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