West Michigan Soldiers Need Our Help
All of us here at The River salute and support our enlisted men and women, so we wanted to be sure this was passed along in an effort to help some soldiers from our area.
Members of the 126th Cavalry out of Wyoming Armory serving in Afghanistan have lost their bedding quarters and supplies after a fire
No Surprise: Cost Of Raising Kids Is Way Up
No big surprise here, but the cost of raising your children has gone WAY up.
According to CNBC, the cost of raising a child to age 17 has gone up 25% since 2002, mainly because of the high cost of groceries and medical care. The report from the USDA shows that a middle-income family
Fundraiser to Help Standale Woman Awaiting Lung Transplant
For Anya Maciulewski, every breath is a struggle. She needs a lifesaving double-lung transplant, but the costs are overwhelming. Volunteers are planning a fundraiser to help.
Volunteers are planning “Pancakes for Anya,” a pancake breakfast at the Standale/Walker Applebee’s, 4475 Lake Michigan Drive NW, on Saturday June 2 from 8-10 a
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Pop Music Star Donna Summer Dies At 63
Disco and pop music icon Donna Summer has died, according to gossip site TMZ. According to TMZ, she passed away after a battle with cancer and died in Florida. She was 63 years old.
Jacy80/flickr.com 7 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Veterinarians Crazy!
7 hours ago
Dr. Jen at Clyde Park Veterinary Clinic is one of the most compassionate loving people that I know. She and her volunteers give endless amounts of time and energy to the welfare and well being of the animals that they care for
WoodTV8 Didn’t They Hear, Money Can’t Buy You Love? [video]
8 hours ago
Apparently not. There are some clients that are pretty dissatisfied with a local dating service here in Grand Rapids. They believe that they paid too much for a chance at love and got little in return. Eli
americanuniversity, YouTube A Surprise Proposal at her Graduation
11 hours ago
Sarah Cooper was at her college graduation ceremony, all excited about her future. She was getting that much needed diploma and ready to tackle the world.
Craigslist Con-Man Arrested in GR
Over the last few months, my wife and I have spent a ton of time on Craigslist looking for a place to live. Unfortunately, the legitimate ads are constantly surrounded by items that are clearly scams
Lowell Underage Drinking Student Shares His Story
You may have heard the story about the Lowell teenager who was busted for drinking at his school's prom at DeVos Place.
In an interesting - and refreshing - twist, he is sharing his story in an effort to keep others from making the same stupid mistake!
Apparently there were several students suspended from the school over drinking at prom
Soldier Surprise Homecoming For His Little Boy
This is a great video to watch.
Army Specialist Joshua Turner has been in Afghanistan for the last eight months. He returned home to surprise his 5-year-old son, Elijah, in class during story time
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