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The Voices of Harmony in Grand Rapids on May 9

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Town Hall Committee and Grand Rapids Historical Society announce the next musical program in the historic Grand Rapids Town Hall. It will be presented by The Voices of Harmony at 7 p.m., on Saturday, May 9, in the auditorium of the Town Hall, 24282 Front Street.

May is American Stroke Month

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A stroke can change a life in an instant. In the minutes after symptoms begin, quick action can help protect the brain, reduce long-term disability and save a life, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
Andrew Kleopfer

Andrew Kleopfer

OCC names 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame class

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Owens Community College announces its 2026 class of Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring four graduates whose careers, communities and lives reflect the very best of an Owens education.The honorees—Andrew Kleopfer, Edward Kubiak, Dr.
Auditor Oestreich with the fiscal and payroll teams. Back row: Lauren Gentry, Tanya Tolles, Amy Emmerich, Michelle Karns and Amanda Holman. Front row: Stephanie Abke, Auditor Matthew Oestreich and Julie Allison.

Auditor Oestreich with the fiscal and payroll teams. Back row: Lauren Gentry, Tanya Tolles, Amy Emmerich, Michelle Karns and Amanda Holman. Front row: Stephanie Abke, Auditor Matthew Oestreich and Julie Allison.

Wood County Auditor’s office awarded GFOA certificate of achievement

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Wood County for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
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