12:00 PM Dec 18, 2012
Police/Fire
(Courtesy photo/Corey Allard) Gunlock

Communities collect guns

In the wake of the shooting tragedy at an elementary school in Connecticut, Tri-Cities leaders are launching a gun take-back program and passing out free gunlocks.
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12:00 PM Dec 18, 2012
Education
(Tribune photo/Krystle Wagner) Peach Plains Elementary School first-grade teacher Danielle Bolthouse hugs a student goodbye as they leave school on Monday.

Coping with tragedy

Local school districts react to Connecticut shootings.
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8:00 AM Dec 17, 2012
Education
(Tribune photo/Krystle Wagner) Lake Hills Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Leslie Wampler instructs her class.

School districts react to property tax reform

Although Michigan lawmakers approved legislation late last week aimed at eliminating some taxes businesses pay, schools won’t be impacted if it becomes law.
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10:00 AM Dec 15, 2012
(Tribune photo/Marie Havenga) Grand Haven Township resident Ronald Ring, 65, took a job as a Wal-Mart greeter to earn extra spending money.

Rethinking retirement

For many baby boomers, the road to retirement has detoured through low-interest potholes and a skidding stock market.
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7:00 AM Dec 15, 2012
(Tribune photo/Krystle Wagner) Brian Brookman, owner of West Michigan Pawn, holds a Derringer pocket pistol.

Loosening gun restrictions

State lawmakers have approved legislation that would loosen gun restrictions in Michigan.
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11:00 AM Dec 14, 2012

Trib Tips

This week's Trib Tips shows you how to cash in if you're a card-carrying consumer and how to melt away mess in your microwave. And Kevin Kaiser of Spring Lake Township shares a suggestion for stretching the season.
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5:00 PM Dec 13, 2012
Entertainment

Top 5 things to do this weekend

The holiday spirit continues this weekend (Dec. 14-16) with several seasonal concerts, a "gala" dance at the museum and special church services.
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10:00 AM Dec 11, 2012
(Tribune photos/Marie Havenga) Calico Cat owner Mary Janusz adjusts ornaments on a tree at Calico Cat, 10 Washington Ave.

Shopping forecast

With two weeks to go before Christmas, local retailers say sales are flying higher than a Jolly Old Elf in a sleigh.
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10:00 AM Dec 9, 2012
Education
(Tribune photo/Krystle Wagner) Ellen Stolarski watches as a classroom pet consumes its meal of lettuce.

Classroom pets

Some Grand Haven teachers are giving students hands-on learning with animals in the classroom.
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2:00 PM Dec 8, 2012

Lice cases concerns parents

Sharing hats and scarves could leave children scratching their heads.
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