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Economicology Expo this Friday

Economicology Expo this Friday

Grand Rapids--City High/Middle in Grand Rapids will host its third annual Economicology Exposition this Friday at the schools campus, 1400 Fuller NE. The public is invited to attend the event which begins at 8:20 am and runs until the end of the school day. Students will present a variety of sustainability idea's thourgh out the day's 28 sessions. Topics include; living a green life, hydrofracking, and eating locally and organically grown foods. The students will also show the public how they are making their building 'Green' and teach residents the anatomony of an affordable green household. For more about the event please visit the website, http://www.grpublicschools.org/city/

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Democrats bitter over Schmidt's GOP switch

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- Republican leaders say they are glad to see State Representative Roy Schmidt join their party for his re-election race in the 76th District, but Michigan and Kent County Democrats say his switch on the filing deadline day is "dishonest" and "desperate."

Schmidt, a long-time moderate Democrat who previously served as a non-partisan Grand Rapids city commissioner, announced his switch to the GOP late Tuesday. In an statement emailed to WZZM 13's Peter Ross, Schmidt said he will still be dedicated to serving Grand Rapids, not partisan politics.

"The simple truth is, extreme Democratic Party bosses like Mark Brewer are unwilling to listen to ideas or accept my positions on issues that matter to me and Grand Rapids," Schmidt said in the statement.

Brewer, who is chairman of the state Democratic Party, issued his own statement on Schmidt's switch late Tuesday, saying the move was a "desperate, craven deed."

Reconnect to the River Will Highlight the Future of the Grand River

News Release:

GRAND RAPIDS – May 14,  2012 – West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Grand Rapids Public Museum and Founders Brewing Company are presenting a forum examining the current state and potential future of the Grand River in West Michigan on Tuesday, May 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Meijer Theatre.   

RECONNECT TO THE RIVER will feature an expert panel that will discuss the behaviors that have contributed to the degradation of the river's water quality and the options that are available to make the river healthy once again.  Key topics include restoring the rapids, stormwater management, fisheries and habitat, and river activation and recreation.

“The Grand River has defined our community literally and emotionally since the very beginning,” said Nicholas Occhipinti, Policy Director for the West Michigan Environmental Action Council and an event panelist.

Ford graffiti removed

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- Spray painted images of President Ford are no longer visible on the freeway that is named after him.

Last month someone painted an image of the late President on one of the columns under I-196 which is also known as the Ford Freeway.

MDOT calls the graffiti a distraction to drivers and had crews paint over the image.

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K-9 Caberet benefitting the Humane Society of West Michigan

K-9 Caberet benefitting the Humane Society of West Michigan

News Release:

Thursday May 17 is the K-9 Cabaret!!

This brand-new event for Humane Society of West Michigan is designed to bring our community together to have fun and support the animals of West Michigan!

This year's event will honor the Grand Rapids Police Department's K-9 Unit. One of the K-9 dogs (and their handler) will be present at the event to accept the award signifying their work in the community!

We invite everyone to this event to bid on terrific auction items, enjoy fabulous food and learn how important animals are to our community! Auction items include autographed sports memorabilia, a Coach purse, a Brinkman 4-burner grill, U of M football tickets and more!!!

Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.

Sixth Street bridge closes for repairs

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - For the next three months the Sixth Street will be closed to cars and pedestrians. Monday morning, crews began a nearly $2 million rehabilitation project on the historic bridge.

The wooden braces will be replaced with metal and the surface will be repaved. The work is being funded by MDOT and the Downtown Development Authority.

The Sixth Street bridge should reopen in mid August.

City Middle/High Students place at academic tournament

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - A group of eight students from Grand Rapids' City Middle High School competed and placed in the Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament in Wheeling, West Virginia.

The Middle School Team won the "Equations" competition, which deals with math. The team took second place in "Onsets" which deals with set theory. Team members are: Devin Moore, JD Benison, Nicole Dobrygoski, and Annelise Droste.

The high school team is made up of: Jacob Bronkema-Bekker, Jack Culp, Dan Sherphorn, and Ian Weselowski. Ian had a perfect score in "Onsets" and placed 2nd overall in individual competition. Jack had a perfect score in "Linguishtik", which is a grammar game.

The teams are coached by parent Amy Bronkema. They are sponsored by parent Deb Scherphorn.

(information provided by Grand Rapids Public Schools)