Janice Allen
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'Such an honor to serve': Kent Co. Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young reflects on retirement, and what's next (opens the original)
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KENT COUNTY, Mich — She made history as the first female sheriff in Kent County. Now, Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young is ready to retire. LaJoye-Young, who spent 37 years with the department in a number of roles, will serve her final day on Friday, October 9th. LaJoye-Young sat down with FOX 17's Janice Allen to reflect on her time in law enforcement, and what's next. "It's been a wonderful career," LaJoye-Young said. "It's been such an honor to serve in this community, in that capacity, and proba
BUCS Pride: Grand Haven retiree turns personal cancer losses into community movement (opens the original)
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich — Sharon Yonker has known cancer's cruelty firsthand. "Both of my parents passed away with cancer, and my daughter was 37 when she passed away with cancer," Yonker said. Rather than retreat from that grief, the retired Grand Haven teacher turned it into action. Sixteen years ago, she helped create BUCS Pride — a community initiative that raises awareness and money for those fighting cancer, using the color purple as its symbol. "We chose the generic purple because it covers all
Looking for your next job? GRPL has free resources to help (opens the original)
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KENT COUNTY, Mich. — It's no secret it's a competitive job market right now. Whether you're looking for your next opportunity, or simply want to revamp your resume, the Grand Rapids Public Library has free resources that can help. Fox 17's Janice Allen spoke with GRPL Business Librarian Steve Assarian and Paola Mendivil to hear about upcoming workshops this Fall. The following information is provided by the Grand Rapids Public Library. Saturdays, September 5, 19, October 3, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
'Nobody should die alone': Emmanuel Hospice volunteer brings joy to patients in their final days (opens the original)
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WXMI) — Bruce Koop spends time each week sitting with hospice patients in their final days, making them laugh, and making sure they don't feel alone. The Caledonia man volunteers with Emmanuel Hospice, where he brings companionship and comfort to patients. "At first I didn't know if I could do it, but after both that first or second patient, I could see the need for it," Koop said. The work is personal. Koop lost his mother in 2017. In her final weeks, she was cared for by E
Police investigating after 27-year-old man shot and killed in Wyoming (opens the original)
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WYOMING, Mich. — Wyoming Police are investigating a homicide after shots were fired at an apartment complex Wednesday night. Officers responded to the scene near 50th Street SW and South Division Avenue just before 9:30 pm, where they found evidence of the shooting at the nearby apartment complex. A short time later they found the victim, a 27-year-old man, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. The victim's name has not yet been released. If you have info
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