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Pitch to cut softball fee misses the plate

GR commissioners sanction hundreds of new charges as a cost recovery move.

June 14, 2013
Using a slang definition of the word, the topic was far from the “softball” variety. Read More

Women Lawyers vs. Judges 2013 hits Fifth Third Ballpark

June 13, 2013
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. Read More

Meijer State Games of Michigan looks for volunteers

May 30, 2013
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. Read More

Grand Rapids Public Museum lets go of zipline

May 29, 2013
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. Read More

Nate Hurwitz Field on deck at Art Van Sports Complex

May 13, 2013
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. Read More

Fifth Third River Bank Run to see increased security and support

Event will raise money for One Fund Boston charity.

May 3, 2013
The bombing at the Boston Marathon last month is changing the security — and economic benefits — of public races in America. Read More

Meijer State Games is extraordinary

May 1, 2013
It’s official: The Meijer State Games of Michigan is truly an extraordinary event. Read More

Meijer Games among finalists for state award

April 23, 2013
The West Michigan Sports Commission wants your vote. Read More

Doreen Bolhuis keeps Gymco team together

April 22, 2013
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. Read More

Griffins had a good season on and off the ice

Franchise reached $1 million in group ticket sales this year.

April 19, 2013
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. Read More