
Emily Scarlett
Anchor and Reporter at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
Anchor/reporter @wzzm13 in Grand Rapids, MI. From Southfield, MI. University of Michigan @Umich graduate. Loves storytelling and keeping you informed.
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3 days ago |
wzzm13.com | Emily Scarlett
NORTON SHORES, Mich. — Back in March, 13 ON YOUR SIDE shared a story about AgeWell Services gearing up for their annual Heels for Meals fundraiser. That fundraiser was Thursday, April 17 at Trillium Events in Spring Lake, with AgeWell bringing in thousands. Now, the final numbers are in. Just that night, more than $33,000 was raised. In total, more than $55,000 was raised when you include sponsorships and ticket sales.
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3 days ago |
wzzm13.com | Emily Scarlett
SARANAC, Mich. — Our newest Teacher of the Week is teaching students his love of science and an appreciation for the world we live in. He’s a science teacher with Saranac Community Schools. The surprise was a success and a secret the teacher was surprised didn’t get out. “Usually somebody spills the beans. They were pretty good about hiding this one,” said our newest Teacher of the Week, Jeremy Winsor. Joshua Leader is the principal at Saranac Junior/Senior High School.
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1 week ago |
wzzm13.com | Emily Scarlett
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A true pick-me-up for all of West Michigan: There’s a Grand Rapids math teacher competing against hundreds of other teachers across the country for the title of America’s Favorite Teacher. The race is already down to the quarterfinals, but this is still some pretty stiff competition.
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1 week ago |
wzzm13.com | Emily Scarlett
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Now that most students are back from spring break, 13 ON YOUR SIDE is recognizing another outstanding West Michigan educator. Our newest Teacher of the Week works at Roguewood Elementary in Rockford. Principal Amie Santillan told 13 ON YOUR SIDE, “We tried to work it out that when the kids were in their music class, he would come like he would any day to pick his students up.” Thomas Murdock explained what was going through his mind as we walked into his surprise.
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2 weeks ago |
wzzm13.com | Emily Scarlett
NORTON SHORES, Mich. — 13 ON YOUR SIDE reported in March about some of the programs offered through AgeWell Services coming to an end because of funding. This month is their largest fundraiser of the year, helping them continue to provide free meals and free rides here in West Michigan. “A lot of people say, 'I don’t know what I would do if it wasn’t for AgeWell Services,'” said Julie Husted, who volunteers with the Senior Medical Transportation program.
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