Melissa Frick

I cover local government in West Michigan for @MLive. Central Michigan University grad. Reach me at [email protected]

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Nine new traffic circles will be installed in Grand Rapids this summer in an effort to slow traffic in neighborhoods where residents have complained about speeding drivers.
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Construction will begin this summer on a two-year project to remove four dams from the Grand River to create recreational opportunities for kayaking, tubing, angling, wading and more in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Cascade Township has updated its zoning code to preserve the township's character, despite concerns from some property owners about the changes being too restrictive to new development.
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Grand Rapids is considering becoming the city's sole trash hauler, which would mean residents would no longer be able to use private companies for trash collection. Here's what some residents had to say about the proposal last night:
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This West Michigan barber has seen it all in his 63-year career, including when The Beatles came to America and men stopped getting haircuts. https://t.co/PbtxzWyiEq

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A new bill proposed by a state representative would provide civil immunity to Michigan police officers who use deadly force when acting in self-defense.
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Tee off year-round? Grand Rapids considers $20M plan for golf entertainment center https://t.co/obytwWAPno

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Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is handing over the reins next week after nine years serving as the city's first female mayor. Under her watch, the city has seen massive transformations to its downtown, neighborhood districts and green spaces. https://t.co/6uCbr01faK

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A new cancer treatment that doctors say is as "non-invasive as having an ultrasound test" is now available in West Michigan. Read more about the "revolutionary" new procedure, and the first patient to receive it in Grand Rapids, here. https://t.co/bJiFzYBi6C

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Here's the latest on the proposed cell tower at Forest Hills Eastern High School. https://t.co/uG7lyhmq1M

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High inflation, decades of declining enrollment create budget challenges for GRPS https://t.co/shUDjW4LS5

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“God has me here for a purpose,” Terry Dykstra said of his 56-year career as a counselor at Jenison Senior High School. “I’ve never second-guessed that this is where I was called to be.” https://t.co/OWIooI9zbu

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Ferris State University is honoring the life and legacy of a longtime professor who died unexpectedly last weekend. https://t.co/FvcQ5pBePK

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An investigative report obtained by MLive helps further explain the abrupt departure of Grant Public Schools Superintendent Brett Zuver earlier this year. Read more here: https://t.co/MyepVEo8qn

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Superintendents in West Michigan are warning families about the growing risk of deepfakes, or AI-generated falsified videos, which are being used to target students online and resulting in extortion, character assassination and cyberbullying. Read more: https://t.co/aLpgJuMxMf

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So sad to hear this! GR Brewing has always been one of my favorite spots in town for drinks and games. https://t.co/voN1s1wguO

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If you’re looking for a fun Irish bar in the Grand Rapids area to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, we’ve got you covered. https://t.co/CqKgrx6G0I

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GVSU looks to move growing Police Academy to Holland in $6.45M expansion https://t.co/7cj6BvqRXB

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‘I don’t let it affect me’: Teen with rare tumor advocates for mental health awareness https://t.co/ZLeyVuJpll

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See inside new high-tech manufacturing training facility for high schoolers https://t.co/49W7SxYRoG