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Pitch to cut softball fee misses the plate
GR commissioners sanction hundreds of new charges as a cost recovery move.
Using a slang definition of the word, the topic was far from the “softball” variety.
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Women Lawyers vs. Judges 2013 hits Fifth Third Ballpark
Women from the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will take on female and male judges from the area during a charity softball game being held at Fifth Third Ballpark on Saturday.
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Meijer State Games of Michigan looks for volunteers
The West Michigan Sports Commission is looking for volunteers to help with its signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan, and it would like to have at least 901 individuals give their time to help make version 4.0 of the annual event another success.
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Grand Rapids Public Museum lets go of zipline
Officials at the Grand Rapids Public Museum said “no” on Tuesday to having the starting point for a proposed zipline across the Grand River on its grounds.
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Nate Hurwitz Field on deck at Art Van Sports Complex
The first step in making the Nate Hurwitz baseball field a reality takes place on Wednesday, when the West Michigan Miracle League holds a groundbreaking ceremony to honor the memory of the 16-year-old who loved the game.
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Fifth Third River Bank Run to see increased security and support
Event will raise money for One Fund Boston charity.
The bombing at the Boston Marathon last month is changing the security — and economic benefits — of public races in America.
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Meijer State Games is extraordinary
It’s official: The Meijer State Games of Michigan is truly an extraordinary event.
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Meijer Games among finalists for state award
The West Michigan Sports Commission wants your vote.
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Doreen Bolhuis keeps Gymco team together
Now in its 32nd year of operation, Gymco maintains two facilities focused on “teaching sport skills and building confidence” for children age 1 and older.
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Griffins had a good season on and off the ice
Franchise reached $1 million in group ticket sales this year.
On the ice, the 17th season for the Grand Rapids Griffins was a good one: The team qualified for the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2009.
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