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EGR firefighters: "Like a tornado hit"

Submitted by Matt Campbell, Executive Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:16am

EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) -- Firefighters say "it looks like a tornado hit" after strong winds brought down trees and power lines in an East Grand Rapids neighborhood.

The damage came during a strong thunderstorm that passed through Kent County around 10 p.m. Tuesday.

At one point, more than 2,000 families lost power, according to Consumers Energy. As of 4 a.m. Wednesday, 400 families in four counties were still in the dark. Kent County had the most outages. Allegan, Ionia, and Ottawa Counties also reported outages.

At least two power poles fell along Elmwood Drive near Breton Avenue SE -- one into a car -- and several trees also fell down in yards in the area.

One tree toppled into a house. The owners took cover in the basement because they told us, they thought the storm was a tornado.  They said they didn't even hear the tree hit their house because the winds were so strong.

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Memorial Field Turf to be Replaced

Submitted by Peter Ross, Senior Reporter
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 3:03pm

Date: April 20, 2012

To: EGRPS Families

Re: Replacement of Memorial Field Turf

Over the last several months, the district has worked with A-Turf, Inc., the athletic field builder that contracted for the

synthetic turf at Memorial Field.

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Vote for WZZM to come to Relay for Life

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:25am
Vote for WZZM to come to Relay for Life

This weekend, there are at least four Relay for Life events around West Michigan.  WZZM can only get out to one of them to be LIVE during their Friday evening newscast between 5:30 and 6:30pm.

Go to the WZZM13.com homepage and scroll down to the Poll 13 to vote for the event to be visited - LIVE!

The choices are Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills Central and Rockford.

 

 

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2012 Spring Parade of Homes

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:19am
2012 Spring Parade of Homes

The Annual Parade of Homes has expanded this year.

Beyond the list of 57 homes to be featured from May 25th through June 9th, there will be 6 remodeled homes along with something new, 8 conceptual homes.  The 8 homes listed as conceptual, can only be viewed online.

Most homes featured are in the $200,000 - $300,000 range.

Ticket prices this year are $12 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online: Paradeofhomesmi.com.

For more information, please go to: www.ParadeOfHomesMi.com.

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A big weekend coming up for Relay for Life

Submitted by Janet Mason, WZZM 13
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 5:23am
A big weekend coming up for Relay for Life

There’s still time to sign up for Relay for Life.  The American Cancer Society is holding relays in Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, and Rockford on May 18th and 19th. 

The Comstock Park Relay begins at 3pm at the Comstock Park High School.

The East Grand Rapids Relay starts at 3pm at the East Grand Rapids High School.

The Forest Hills Relay begins at an hour earlier at 2pm at the Cascade Library.

The Rockford Relay begins at 3pm at the North Rockford Middle School.

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions shared by all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help people celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Celebrate - The Survivors Lap
The Survivors Lap is an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer.

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Get Fit w/Valerie & Jennifer: Pilates in East Week 2

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 8:53am

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- WZZM Healthy You's Valerie Lego and Jennifer Pascua will spend the next six weeks trying to "Get Fit" with Ahme Bovee at Pilates in East.

Watch their journey in their second week.

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What's Happening Mother's Day

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 8:43am

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WZZM) - Mother's Day weekend features many eclectic events for you to enjoy.  So, here's What's Happening around west Michigan.

Saturday night, Dance in the Annex and ArtPeers present an evening of modern dance featuring live, local and original music at Wealthy Theatre starting at 7 p.m.

Organizers have put together this unique show incorporating close to 50 local artists.

They call it "Trip the Light".

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