Witnesses say mutual fight led to man’s death; mother in doubt
March 21, 2018; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — After almost a year of investigation, police and prosecutors found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the April 2017 death of a 25-year-old Grand Rapids man.
… (Julius Melvin) Vinson’s family described the 25-year-old as a “jokester” who was well-loved by his family and others. He studied business at Grand Rapids Community College, and wanted to be a real estate agent.
Grand Rapids Community College raises tuition $1
March 21, 2018; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College students will see their tuition increase by $1 this fall – the lowest hike in nearly two decades, officials say.
‘He’s a fighter’ 2-year-old diagnosed with rare Vanishing Bone disease
March 21, 2018; FOX 17
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An Ottawa County boy is battling a disease so rare, less than 300 cases have been reported in the entire world.
… Antonio (Aguillon) has been at the hospital nonstop, getting a lot of help from friends and family. A coworker of his at Grand Rapids Community College started a GoFundMe page to help with the family’s medical expenses.
Collegiate Men’s Basketball: SUNY Ulster eliminated from national tourney with loss to Grand Rapids
March 21, 2018; Daily Freeman (Kingston, N.Y.)
DANVILLE, ILL. — SUNY Ulster was eliminated from the NJCAA Division 2 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday as Grand Rapids Community College (Michigan) held off the Senators 98-88.
Battle Creek’s Best Bracket – Today’s Boys Elite Eight Region
March 21, 2018; Battle Creek Enquirer
So your bracket is busted and you don’t have any reason to pay attention to March Madness any longer. Well, you are in luck.
… No. 3 Jeremiah Davis vs. No. 6: Khylen Watkins
No. 3: Jeremiah Davis Harper Creek Class of 2017: As a senior, Davis led Harper Creek in scoring with 18.9 points, 3.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds a contest in his final year on a 15-9 team. He finished his career as a two-time All-City player and an honorable mention All-State selection. Davis played his freshman year at Grand Rapids Community College.
UIX: Offstage engineering makes a big difference in local music
March 22, 2018; rapidgrowthmedia.com
Making music takes talent. Making a record takes commitment. But making it all sound good, takes experience.
… A sound engineer of 25 years, and currently Associate Professor of Recording Technology at Grand Rapids Community College, (Tim) Heldt was working with cutting edge equipment that few outside of his profession could afford, or understand.
Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner
March 21, 2018; La Prensa
KALAMAZOO: Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez on Saturday, March 24, 2018 during an annual scholarship fundraising dinner that includes the presentation of regional awards and scholarships.
… He (Juan Olivarez) served as the seventh president of Aquinas College from 2011 to 2017 and eighth president of Grand Rapids Community College from 1999 to 2008. In addition, he was a GRCC dean for 20 years; president and CEO of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for three years; and a teacher, school psychologist and administrator with the Grand Rapids Public Schools system for many years.
Kent County considers early childhood tax for November ballot
March 21, 2018; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Early childhood education advocates in Kent County are once again working to place a county tax millage request on the ballot.
… There are also additional millages levied by the Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids Community College, Kent District Library and the Inter Urban Transit Partnership — better known as The Rapid — and by local school districts and local units of government.
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