Focus West Michigan for 10-08-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published October 8, 2024 at 3:36 PM EDT

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A Grand Rapids Election Update. Fifth Third Bank is Funding a Financial Literacy Class, a preview of PBS FRONTLINE, and more.

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