Michael E. Martin
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Mar 17, 2025 |
fox17online.com | Michael E. Martin
GRANT, Mich. — A fierce weekend storm left Love INC of Newaygo County facing a potential crisis when strong winds damaged a nearby power line, cutting electricity to their food pantry in Grant. With coolers full of perishable meat and dairy products at risk, the community sprang into action. Executive Director Traci Slager praised the swift response from staff, board members and several passionate community volunteers.
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Mar 14, 2025 |
fox17online.com | Michael E. Martin
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a groundbreaking effort to combat chronic homelessness, Dégagé Ministries' Heartside Landings program has achieved some significant success in its first year. The initiative, launched in January 2024, provides focused support to a group of 25 hand-selected women experiencing homelessness— addressing their medical, mental health and social needs.
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Mar 13, 2025 |
fox17online.com | Michael E. Martin
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids came together Thursday morning to honor the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, the renowned labor activist and civil rights leader for the 25th time. Students of all ages, community leaders, and residents joined forces to pay tribute to Chavez's tireless efforts to improve working conditions for farmworkers and promote social justice. The event began with a social justice march at 11 a.m., starting at the Hispanic Center on Cesar E.
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Mar 12, 2025 |
fox17online.com | Michael E. Martin
LANSING, Mich. — Hundreds of protesters showed up in Lansing Wednesday advocating for changes to Michigan’s auto insurance law. The Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church organized the demonstration. Those in attendance participated in a prayer session and a rally, and they met directly with Democratic and Republican lawmakers. FOX 17 has brought you updates for years on reforms to the state’s no-fault insurance law, which took effect in 2019.
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Mar 12, 2025 |
fox17online.com | Michael E. Martin
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Bridge Street Ministries, a Grand Rapids-based urban youth development organization, has announced a public campaign to raise $1.1 million to purchase a property in the Burton Heights neighborhood. The goal is to establish a permanent home for their successful after-school initiative, Resurgence, which serves middle school students in the area. For over two decades, Bridge Street Ministries has invested in the lives of West Michigan's young people.
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Executive Producer at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Anchor at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Michele DeSelms
News Anchor at WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
Michele DeSelms primarily covers news in the southwestern region of Michigan, United States, including areas around Holland and Grand Haven.
Kayla Penokie
Executive Producer at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
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