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Jill Biden loses voice, but still attends First Lady Luncheon in Grand Rapids
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Jill Biden loses voice, but still attends First Lady Luncheon in Grand Rapids
Jill Biden was set to be the first sitting First Lady to be keynote speaker but did not give remarks after losing her voice.
Lindsay Moore
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This tiny, ‘cryptic’ bird is the only one of its kind in Michigan
Holland Township voters to decide on increasing bike path tax
Holland Township voters to decide on increasing bike path tax
Since 1981, the township has used the tax funds to create and maintain more than 70 miles of pathways and sidewalks.
Michael Kransz
    2024 NFL draft Day 2 mocks: Lions could target local products in second round
    Lions
    2024 NFL draft Day 2 mocks: Lions could target local products in second round
    Detroit has only one pick scheduled for the second day of the draft.
    Matt Wenzel
    Royals score 7 in 9th inning to beat Tigers in opener
    Tigers
    Royals score 7 in 9th inning to beat Tigers in opener
    It was a one-run game before the outburst in the ninth.
    Evan Woodbery
    BCAM’s Best girls basketball honorees include 11 from Jackson area
    High School Sports
    BCAM’s Best girls basketball honorees include 11 from Jackson area
    The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan released its BCAM's Best girls basketball lists, which honored 11 players from the Jackson area
    Eric Ingles
    Scenic new Up North trail system now open for hiking, mountain biking
    Scenic new Up North trail system now open for hiking, mountain biking
    The trails are located on a hilly 150-acre forest reserve in Cheboygan County.
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      Advice
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      Ask Amy: Parents are concerned when 4 yr.old sports new hairdo
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      Jordyn Pair
      Michigan trooper rescues stray dog running along freeway
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      Michigan trooper rescues stray dog running along freeway
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      Saginaw County woman gets 4-20 years in prison for stabbing girlfriend 16 times
      Saginaw and Bay City News
      Saginaw County woman gets 4-20 years in prison for stabbing girlfriend 16 times
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      Cole Waterman
        Kalamazoo student caught with gun at school allegedly stole firearm from family member
        Kalamazoo
        Kalamazoo student caught with gun at school allegedly stole firearm from family member
        Aya Miller
        Saginaw and Bay City News
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        Driver leads police on chase, abandons infant outside car while fleeing on foot
        Justine Lofton
        Saginaw and Bay City News
        Ex-corrections officer gets probation for torturing, killing dog in Saginaw County
        Cole Waterman
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        Matt Durr
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        Kalamazoo-area restaurant gets OK for event space – which neighbors call ‘unruly’
        Audrey Whitaker
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        Samuel Dodge
        Saginaw and Bay City News
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        Muskegon
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        Jackson
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        Owner of Kent County massage parlor accused of prostitution
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        John Agar
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        Ann Arbor
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        Lions GM Brad Holmes hits another home run in NFL draft
        Lions GM Brad Holmes hits another home run in NFL draft
        The Lions filled their biggest need with their favorite player, despite opening the night with their deepest first-round pick in franchise history.
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          ESPN’s Mel Kiper among those surprised Giants passed on J.J. McCarthy
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          Lions
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          Kyle Meinke
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          Kory Woods
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          Andrew Kahn
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          Red Wings
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          Ansar Khan
          High School Sports
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          Matthew Ehler
          West Michigan state champ golfer to compete for NCAA championship
          Sports
          West Michigan state champ golfer to compete for NCAA championship
          Patrick Nothaft
          High School Sports
          Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame announces 2024 honorary class
          Josh VanDyke
          Tigers
          Tigers lineup for series opener vs. Royals
          Evan Woodbery
          Red Wings prospects to grow from playoff experience with Griffins
          Red Wings prospects to grow from playoff experience with Griffins
          Ansar Khan
          Tigers
          Former Tigers lefty claimed off waivers by Rangers
          Evan Woodbery
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          Matt Wenzel
          Detroit Lions fans thrilled over the selection of Alabama DB at No. 24
          Detroit Lions fans thrilled over the selection of Alabama DB at No. 24
          Kory Woods
          High School Sports
          Fremont baseball standout notches MLive Muskegon Athlete of the Week award
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          TV
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            Shopping
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            Life
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