Matt Gard

In addition to the adjustment, city commissioners are also considering a "buy one, get one" deal through Jan. 16 on season passes, that would allow people to receive up to two free passes.

ALLENDALE, Mich. — The bleachers lining Coach Pierce Court at Allendale High School were filled Monday night as the school's basketball team prepared to take on the Ravenna Bulldogs.

For 11 years, St. Alphonsus Parish has been selling toys to families for a fraction of the normal retail price. But after Wednesday night, there was nothing left.

The Northeast Christmas Store at St. Alphonsus in Grand Rapids offers shoppers a deep discount on toys for their kids, but on Wednesday night they ran into a snag.

The annual effort will take place on Saturday at locations across the country, including the cemetery outside the Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids.

A Michigan-based reindeer farm will be bringing their animals to several Kent District Library locations to meet children.

Tom Feeney used to coach rugby at Grandville High, which is where his kids went. He said because of his local ties, everything at his brewery is about community.

Hackley Public Library is holding several holiday-themed events leading up to Christmas. Staff members hope to show off everything the library offers.

Taking Back Muskegon Inc. is putting on the show in hopes of raising money to start a youth award banquet that recognizes children for overcoming obstacles.

Before she passed away, Emerson Hoogendoorn wanted other young cancer patients to know not to be afraid of the hospital. So she wrote a book, with help from friends.