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Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Rockford and Sparta school districts. An award-winning journalist, Riley spent eight years with the Ludington Daily News, reporting, copy editing, paginating and acting as editor for its weekly entertainment section. He also contributed to LDN’s sister publications, Oceana’s Herald-Journal and the White Lake Beacon. His reporting on issues in education and government has earned accolades from the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Associated Press Media Editors.

Ottawa Hills football team earns grant from Detroit Lions

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The $20,000 grant will help fund the purchase of training equipment, protective gear and apparel for the Bengals.

District to talk bond plans at open house

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

East Grand Rapids Public Schools will ask voters to consider a bond issue to fund district-wide upgrades.

New position ‘like coming home’ for Breton Downs principal

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Katie McIntosh, a former Breton Downs student and teacher, is now leading the school as its principal.

Districts bring in emergency coordinator

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

School districts in Region I have come together to hire an emergency response and safety coordinator to cover each district.

Sparta position a ‘dream job’ for new athletic director

Sparta Riley Kelley

New AD brings 20 years of experience to Sparta schools.

First day pushed back at GR Montessori Elementary

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

First day of school postponed due to construction delays, health concerns.

Voters to consider GRPS bond proposal

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $305 million “no-tax-increase” bond to fund districtwide improvements. The current bond expires next year.

Jumpstart preps kids for success

Sparta Riley Kelley

Learning gaps for those in grades K-5 were addressed.

Drivers wanted

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Dean Transportation is seeking to fill bus driver, attendant and technician positions at Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kent ISD.

GRPS reverses backpack ban, adopts other safety measures

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Backpacks will be allowed at Grand Rapids Public Schools in the fall, ending a ban implemented in May...

Dean Transportation hosting hiring event Friday

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Bus drivers, attendants, technicians wanted...

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