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2023 Michigan AP Division 3-4 football Player of the Year: Ada Forest Hills Central's Ty Hudkins
Ty Hudkins played his first tackle football game when he was in kindergarten. “I was born in the game of football,” Hudkins said. “I’ve played since I could walk, honestly. I love football. Always have loved it.” Hudkins completed his high school career on...
2023 Michigan Associated Press Division 5-6 football Player of the Year: Corunna's Wyatt Bower
The 2023 Michigan Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State football team, which is selected by a panel of 15 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Wyatt Bower, Corunna ___ QUARTERBACKS Wyatt Bower, Corunna,...
Christmas toy charity in western Michigan turns to gift cards after fire
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A charity that has been giving away Christmas gifts in the Grand Rapids area for more than 100 years said it will turn to gift cards after a fire damaged a building where more than 5,000 packages were stored. It's possible the gifts for needy families...
Man charged with abducting Michigan teen who was strangled dies while awaiting trial
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man awaiting trial in the kidnapping of a 16-year-old western Michigan girl who was later killed has died from medical complications. Gerald Bennett, 63, of Detroit, was admitted Nov. 7 to a hospital for cancer treatment, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said...
Michigan man pleads guilty to making violent threats against Jews
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A 19-year-old Michigan man pleaded guilty Monday to using social media to make violent threats against Jewish people last summer. Seann Pietila, who has been in custody since June, was accused of using Instagram to spread neo-Nazi ideology, discuss plans...
Voters remove 5 Michigan officials who support Chinese-owned factory for electric vehicle batteries
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Voters in a Michigan community removed five local officials in a recall election fueled by opposition to a Chinese company's plan to make components for electric vehicle batteries. The Green Township supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees — all...
Spartan Stores: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Spartan Stores Inc. (SPTN) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $11.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 32 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...
UFP Industries: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $134 million. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had net income of $2.10 per share. The results did not meet Wall Street...
Independent Bank: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Independent Bank Corp. (IBCP) on Tuesday reported net income of $17.5 million in its third quarter. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank said it had earnings of 83 cents per share. The bank holding company...
Mercantile Bank: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Mercantile Bank Corp. (MBWM) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $20.9 million. The bank, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, said it had earnings of $1.30 per share. The results topped Wall Street...
