The Godwin Heights superintendent today announced plans to cut 18 jobs in order to begin reimbursing the state $1.8 million for three years of inflated student counts in its alternative education program. (Press Photo/Emily Zoladz)
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Today is the day if you want to vote on Election Day. It is the last day to register to vote. At the El Sombrero restaurant in Grand Rapids on Sunday, five people signed up at a special registration drive, which featured merengue music, free tacos and drinks. 
The new majority owners of custom cabinetry makers Woodways have undertaken an expansion that includes an 11,000-square-foot addition to its Zeeland Township plant, more than doubling its size.
Grand Rapids Press Editorial Writer Monica Scott and Press Editorial Page Editor Ed Golder joined Press Politics Editor Jeff Cranson to discuss the vice presidential debate, John McCain's decision to pull out of Michigan and Barack Obama's rally in Grand Rapids.
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Chicago QB Kyle Orton sets a career high in passing yards and completion percentage and the Bears blow out the Lions in Detroit's first game after firing president Matt Millen. Dan Orlovsky replaced Jon Kitna at quarterback in the second half.
Lions quarterback Jon Kitna didn't make it past the first half. Most fans at Ford Field exited soon thereafter. It was another embarrassing day for Detroit, which fell to 0-4 with a 34-7 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Circle Theatre's "Tuesdays with Morrie" and Actors' Theatre's "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" each took four awards, including outstanding play for "Tuesdays with Morrie" and outstanding musical and lead actress, Carrie A. McNulty, for "Kiss of the Spider Woman."
From classy to trashy, there's something for everyone when it comes to the memorabilia available to mark the 2008 race for the White House.
The ballot initiative would have made major changes to state government and courts; the public deserves to know who provided money to the cause.
