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An idea of what the new Little League fields will look like in Georgetown Township (Oct. 22, 2009). 

Family Fare-Little League plan on hold

"More than enough" signatures were turned in and certified to put a controversial proposal to build a Family Fare store on the site of current Little League fields on the ballot.

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    Family Fare-Little League plan on hold

    "More than enough" signatures were turned in and certified to put a controversial proposal to build a Family Fare store on the site of current Little League

    Alleged sex assault victim shares story

    A former Holland city attorney is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the 58th District Courthouse. Now, 24 Hour News 8 shares new information that the

    Attorney arraigned for sexual assault

    Attorney Carl Gabrielse turned himself in and was arraigned Thursday on sexual assault charges leveled by a woman who met with him about her drunken driving

    School bus rear-ends car

    A school bus rear-ended a car Thursday morning in Ottawa County.

    21-year-old stabbed repeatedly in fight

    Two men are in custody and others may be wanted in connection with a gang-related incident that injured a 21-year-old man.

    Forum set for G. Haven wind turbines

    A plan by the city of Grand Rapids to put up two wind turbines at the Lake Michigan water filtration plant will come under scrutiny when a public forum is held

    New prosecutor for drunken driving case

    The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by the Holland city attorney prosecuting her drunken driving case is having her situation reviewed again.

    Man jailed for nursing home CSC

    Michael James White will spend six months in jail for inappropriately touching an 84-year-old resident of a nursing home.

    Copp roommate pleads guilty in pot case

    A 22-year-old man whose college roommate was shot during a drug raid at their apartment has entered a plea in connection with the case.

    Van Andels trying to buy Macatawa Bank?

    A filing published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago indicates Steve and Dave Van Andel are trying to take over Macatawa Bank.

    1 dead, 3 hurt in Chester Twp crash

    One person is dead and three people -- including two children -- were critically injured in an accident at 24th and Wilson in Ottawa County late Friday

    I-196 project in Jenison ends

    The state promises the hassles of the nearly 64, 000 drivers who travel I-196 on a given day are just about over.

    Ottawa Co judge changes mind on MIPs

    As of this week, an Ottawa County district judge will offer minors in possession a chance to wipe their records clean for first offenses.

    Suspect in fatal boat crash enters plea

    Victor Gouveia, 24, of Grand Haven, pleaded no contest to the two charges in connection with the July 11 incident.

    VA man 'guilty' in G. Haven sex case

    A Virginia man who police say drove to western Michigan to have sex with a 14-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to a felony sex crime.

    Local Veterans Day events

    There were several local events on Wednesday to honor those who have fought for our country.

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