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Thu, May 24, 2012

Tigers, Cubs Lose Again; White Sox and Whitecaps Win

UNDATED (WHTC) - A throwing error by Prince Fielder in the eighth inning allowed the tie-breaking run to score, and Cleveland went on to defeat ...

Wed, May 23, 2012

A Losing Tuesday for Tigers, Cubs & Sox

UNDATED (WHTC) - Casey Kotchman singled home in the sixth inning the tie-breaking run, and later scored the insurance tally in that same frame, as ...

Tue, May 22, 2012

Cubs, Caps Suffer Monday Defeats; Tigers & Sox Back in Action Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - The Tigers open up a three-game series this evening against the Indians inCleveland. Coverage from Progressive Field on 1450 WHTC begins at ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

Avila, Moya Hitting Heroes for Tigers, Caps on Sunday

UNDATED (WHTC) - Alex Avila’s two-run single capped a decisive, three-run seventh inning for the Tigers, who went on to defeat visiting Pittsburgh on ...

Sat, May 19, 2012

Verlander Narrowly Misses Third No-Hitter; Wood retires

In sports…Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third career no-hitter Friday night as the Tigers blanked Pittsburgh, 6-0 at Comerica Park ...

Sat, May 19, 2012

Boxing Event Cancelled: Fighters Didn't Turn In Medical Records

HOLLAND (WHTC) - A boxing event that was scheduled for Saturday night at the Civic Center has been scrapped, after promoters said a couple of ...

Fri, May 18, 2012

Holland High Tabs Former NFL Player As New Football Coach

HOLLAND (WHTC) - Holland High School has a new varsity football coach. Former N-F-L defensive end Lamanzer Williams takes over the Dutch football program, replacing ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

Lousy Wednesday for Tigers, Cubs, Sox & Caps

UNDATED (WHTC) - Brian Dozier slugged a three-run homer, while Trevor Plouffe added a two-run shot, as visiting Minnesota beat the Tigers last night, 11-7 ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Tigers Win, but Cubs, Sox & Caps All Lose on Tuesday

UNDATED (WHTC) - Austin Jackson’s three-run homer capped an eight-run explosion for the Tigers in the sixth inning, and they went on to beat ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Tigers & Caps Lose; Cubs & Sox Win on Monday

UNDATED (WHTC) - Dayan Viciedo homered and drove in four runs, while Adam Dunn added a two-run homer, as the White Sox outscored the visiting ...

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miz037-038-043-044-050-056-057-064-071-250400- air quality advisory...corrected national weather service grand rapids michigan 113 pm edt wed may 23 2012 corrected name of agency ...air quality alert for thursday may 24th... the michigan department of environmental quality has declared thursday...may 24th...to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. pollutants are expected to be in the unhealthy for sensitive groups range. the action day is in effect for the following michigan counties... allegan...kent...lake...mason...muskegon...newaygo...oceana... ottawa...and van buren counties. people and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. these activities include...refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling...using gasoline powered lawn equipment...and using charcoal lighter fluid. positive activities include...car pooling...biking to work...delaying or combining errands and using water based paints. it is recommended that active children and adults...and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma...limit prolonged outdoor exertion. for further information...please see the department of environmental quality air quality index page on the internet at... http://www.deqmiair.org $$