Focus West Michigan for 7-12-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published July 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM EDT

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The GRPD took part in mental health first aid training, two local communities received grant money for public recreation spaces, a preview of this weekend’s new films, and more state and West Michigan news.

Today on Focus West Michigan: The GRPD and other local safety agencies took part in mental health first aid training this week, two local communities received grant money for public recreation spaces, a preview of this weekend’s new films, and more state and West Michigan news.

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