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southwestern.edu 		Study Finds Grand Rapids Leads Nation with Steepest Poverty Increase
Patrick Center
February 9, 2010 | WGVU  A new study indicates Grand Rapids has had the steepest increase in poverty nationwide since 2000. At Guiding Light Mission, the director there says the need to house and feed the homeless is up 20% since last year.
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Migrant Held in Death of Farmer Who Had Laid Him Off
February 9, 2010 | AP  A migrant worker is jailed without bond after police say he fatally shot the west Michigan fruit farmer who had laid him off.

Concerned Community Members Meet In Muskegon About Asian Carp
Lindsey Smith
February 8, 2010 | WGVU  Preventing Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes was the topic of discussion at a meeting in Muskegon Monday morning.
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Charter School Expansion
Patrick Center
February 8, 2010 | WGVU  A new charter school is coming to Grand Rapids. Families living in Grand Rapids north side of town will have another high school to choose from this fall. Wellspring Preparatory High School will call Creston Christian Elementary School home once it gets a makeover this summer.
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Fruitport Schools Host Forums On February Ballot Proposal
February 8, 2010 | WGVU  Voters in Fruitport community school district will have a chance to ask questions about an upcoming $8.6 million school bond proposal.
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PBS Documentary On Transportation Features Detroit
February 8, 2010 | AP  A new documentary is examining how Detroit fits in the future of transportation in America.

Governors Meet With Administration About Asian Carp Invasion
February 8, 2010 | AP  Three governors will meet with President Barack Obama's chief science adviser Monday in Washington to discuss strategy for preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.

Closing Arguments Today In Detroit Gov Corruption Trial
February 8, 2010 | AP  Closing arguments are next in the first trial in the government's long-running investigation of corruption in Detroit government.

Lansing Mayor To Run For Governor
February 8, 2010 | AP  Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero will kick off his Democratic bid for governor with stops in three cities.

22-Year Old Michigan Soldier Killed Friday
February 8, 2010 | AP  The Pentagon says a soldier from northern Michigan has been killed in Afghanistan.

 
 
 
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