Sparta tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924 2018-12-19T16:52:42Z News from Sparta and Coopersville. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Sparta High School recognized for improvement in student AP course performance tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.22098482 2018-12-19T16:52:26Z 2018-12-19T16:52:42Z Sparta Area Schools is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the ninth annual AP District Honor Roll. To be included on the list, Sparta Area Schools had... Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html Sparta Area Schools is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the ninth annual AP District Honor Roll. To be included on the list, Sparta Area Schools had... Sparta village adjusting sewer, water fees tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.22098480 2018-12-19T16:35:43Z 2018-12-19T16:36:22Z The Sparta Village Council is keeping the current millage rate the same, raising the sewer rate, and dropping the water rate -- but in the end it should all be a wash for most village residents. The Village Council adopted... Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html The Sparta Village Council is keeping the current millage rate the same, raising the sewer rate, and dropping the water rate -- but in the end it should all be a wash for most village residents. The Village Council adopted... Sparta sees good timing in bond sale for new middle school, other district improvements tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.22098222 2018-12-18T15:35:51Z 2018-12-18T15:36:22Z Sparta Area Schools Board of Education has successfully sold its 2019 school building and site bonds as authorized by the voters of the school district on May 3, 2016. The bonds, in the amount of $32.1 million, were sold at... Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html Sparta Area Schools Board of Education has successfully sold its 2019 school building and site bonds as authorized by the voters of the school district on May 3, 2016. The bonds, in the amount of $32.1 million, were sold at... Advance OK Conference Fall 2018 All-Sports Rankings tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22098657 2018-12-18T14:30:56Z 2018-12-18T14:32:57Z Advance OK Conference Fall 2018 All-Sports Rankings. Loren A. Hirt | lhirt@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lhirt/index.html Advance OK Conference Fall 2018 All-Sports Rankings. Diversity office will be charged with variety of tasks for Ottawa County tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/hudsonville/index.ssf/8001929.22097346 2018-12-17T15:27:08Z 2018-12-17T16:02:04Z The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is not leaving diversity to chance in the county's hiring and management policies. In a split vote, the board approved $1.1 million to cover the cost of two employees for five years to establish... Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is not leaving diversity to chance in the county's hiring and management policies. In a split vote, the board approved $1.1 million to cover the cost of two employees for five years to establish... Girls wrestling poised for explosive growth with Kent County Wrestling Championships providing a preview of new girls state tourney tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22098002 2018-12-16T23:53:04Z 2018-12-17T00:04:17Z GRAND RAPIDS - History was made at this year's Kent County Wrestling Championships. For the first time in the history of the premier high school wresting event in Kent County, female wrestlers competed against each other in their own separate division. Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html GRAND RAPIDS - History was made at this year's Kent County Wrestling Championships. For the first time in the history of the premier high school wresting event in Kent County, female wrestlers competed against each other in their own separate division. Emphasis is on team success for Sparta wrestling squad this season tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22097952 2018-12-16T18:39:59Z 2018-12-17T05:45:26Z SPARTA - Home to outstanding wrestlers year after year, the Sparta wrestling team is determined to experience more team success this season. Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html SPARTA - Home to outstanding wrestlers year after year, the Sparta wrestling team is determined to experience more team success this season. Lowell wrestlers first, Rockford takes second at Kent County Wrestling Championships tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22097911 2018-12-16T16:53:47Z 2018-12-16T17:06:44Z GRAND RAPIDS - The Lowell wrestling team gave notice that it is gearing up for a run at a sixth-straight state title as it captured the Kent County Wrestling Championships by over 100 points Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html GRAND RAPIDS - The Lowell wrestling team gave notice that it is gearing up for a run at a sixth-straight state title as it captured the Kent County Wrestling Championships by over 100 points Growing the program a priority for the Kenowa Hills wrestling team this season tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22097154 2018-12-14T12:10:41Z 2018-12-14T12:19:33Z WALKER - The Kenowa Hills wrestling team has a new look to it this season. Along with a new head coach, the Knights have a group of young wrestlers stepping into the varsity lineup. Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html WALKER - The Kenowa Hills wrestling team has a new look to it this season. Along with a new head coach, the Knights have a group of young wrestlers stepping into the varsity lineup. Entries sought for Barn of the Year contest tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/wayland/index.ssf/8001926.22096732 2018-12-13T15:34:43Z 2018-12-13T15:46:08Z The Michigan Barn Preservation Network is seeking nominations for its 2019 Michigan Barn of the Year Awards, which will be presented at the 24th Annual Conference, Spring Barn Tour and Meeting to be held Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May... Advance Newspapers http://connect.mlive.com/user/advnews/index.html The Michigan Barn Preservation Network is seeking nominations for its 2019 Michigan Barn of the Year Awards, which will be presented at the 24th Annual Conference, Spring Barn Tour and Meeting to be held Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May... West Catholic co-op hockey team has high expectations for senior class this winter tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22096620 2018-12-13T06:50:31Z 2018-12-13T06:58:24Z GRAND RAPIDS - West Catholic skates into the 2018-19 hockey season with an experienced group of seniors leading the way. Don Vanderveen | Advance Newspapers http://connect.mlive.com/user/dvanderveen/index.html GRAND RAPIDS - West Catholic skates into the 2018-19 hockey season with an experienced group of seniors leading the way. Growth is the name of the game for West Catholic wrestling team this season tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22096585 2018-12-13T01:40:48Z 2018-12-14T10:07:26Z GRAND RAPIDS - With some returning veterans and more wrestlers in the wrestling room, the West Catholic wrestling team is riding a wave of optimism heading into the new season. Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html GRAND RAPIDS - With some returning veterans and more wrestlers in the wrestling room, the West Catholic wrestling team is riding a wave of optimism heading into the new season. Raise a glass to Klein, Englesma orchards, winners in Michigan Apple Cider Contest tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.22095676 2018-12-12T16:22:59Z 2018-12-12T16:23:42Z Klein said the method for apple selection is instinctive rather than scientific. "I guess you just kind of go with your gut feeling. You know the flavor of your apples. Every apple has a different taste to it." Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html Klein said the method for apple selection is instinctive rather than scientific. "I guess you just kind of go with your gut feeling. You know the flavor of your apples. Every apple has a different taste to it." West Michigan Aviation Academy boys basketball team on forefront of analytics at high school level tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22094763 2018-12-09T18:39:46Z 2018-12-10T04:39:51Z GRAND RAPIDS - Over the past several years, analytics has become one of the hottest trends in athletics. Beginning in baseball and spreading to basketball and football, analytics, or advanced statistics, is changing the way games are played. Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html GRAND RAPIDS - Over the past several years, analytics has become one of the hottest trends in athletics. Beginning in baseball and spreading to basketball and football, analytics, or advanced statistics, is changing the way games are played. Residents keeping an eye on Baumhauff Avenue housing development tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.22094320 2018-12-08T21:26:55Z 2018-12-08T21:27:42Z Neighbors of a proposed housing development in Sparta Township are keeping watch to make sure the Planning Commission observes all the steps in the approval process. One resident of nearby Laubach Drive said people in the neighborhood are resigned to... Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html Neighbors of a proposed housing development in Sparta Township are keeping watch to make sure the Planning Commission observes all the steps in the approval process. One resident of nearby Laubach Drive said people in the neighborhood are resigned to... College student from Conklin named Michigan Apple Queen tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sparta/index.ssf/8001924.22092906 2018-12-05T21:02:20Z 2018-12-05T21:02:42Z Advance Newspapers http://connect.mlive.com/user/advnews/index.html Area 4-H participants, college students excel at North American International Livestock Exposition tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/byron-center/index.ssf/8001930.22091602 2018-12-04T15:40:24Z 2018-12-10T15:14:11Z Three teams, one comprised of 4-H participants and two of college students, each experienced successful ends to their respective seasons while recently representing Michigan in the 2018 North American International Livestock Exposition's dairy cattle judging contest. Logan T. Hansen | lhansen@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/LoganHansen/index.html Three teams, one comprised of 4-H participants and two of college students, each experienced successful ends to their respective seasons while recently representing Michigan in the 2018 North American International Livestock Exposition's dairy cattle judging contest. West Michigan Aviation Academy hosting `Teal Out' basketball game to raise awareness of polycystic kidney disease tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22091421 2018-12-03T15:34:23Z 2018-12-03T15:42:47Z The West Michigan Aviation Academy boys basketball team is capping a week of fundraising by the school by hosting a 'Teal Out Night' game against Hopkins this Friday. Greg Chrapek | gchrapek@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gchrapek1/index.html The West Michigan Aviation Academy boys basketball team is capping a week of fundraising by the school by hosting a 'Teal Out Night' game against Hopkins this Friday. Citizen applications sought for Sparta Fire Board appointment tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/hudsonville/index.ssf/8001929.22089367 2018-11-30T18:47:32Z 2018-11-30T18:48:22Z Cathy Runyon | crunyon@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/crunyon/index.html Advance-area 2018 Football Statistics tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3716.22088228 2018-11-30T14:13:38Z 2018-12-01T02:21:59Z Click here for 2018 Advance-area Football Statistics. MLive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/mlivestaff/index.html Click here for 2018 Advance-area Football Statistics.