South Kent News

Michigan restaurateurs beg for more reasonable restrictions as number of COVID-19 cases falls

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 23, 2021

Michigan has been battling health restrictions and business closures for nearly a year, and as the COVID-19 pandemic is finally coming under control, restaurant owners are begging for some reasonable adjustments to those regulations.

Michigan's low-income students look forward to free tuition at Grand Valley State University

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 11, 2021

Low-income students in six Michigan counties will now be offered free tuition at Grand Valley State University in Allendale Charter Township through a new program, according to Bridge Michigan.

MacGregor supports 'Return to Learn' funding for Michigan schools

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 7, 2020

Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-Rockford) is lending his support to "Return to Learn," a joint Michigan Senate-House initiative.

On Michigan's 183rd birthday, state reminisces about history

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 28, 2020

To celebrate the addition of Michigan to the United States on Jan. 26, 1837, Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-Rockford) shared some basic information about his home state.