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1. Parents worried about teacher facing cocaine charges

CALEDONIA, Mich., (WZZM) The first full day of school at Dutton Elementary is Tuesday. As kids and parents mingled during open house Wednesday many already heard unsettling news that Anthony Marsiglia, a 5th grade teacher, was arraigned on a charge of cocaine possession.

2. Aquinas College professor dies

Campus officials say Burton Ozarow, Ph.D. passed away at his home Tuesday morning.  The cause of death is not known at this time. 

3. Vets gather for emergency meeting about parvo

KENT COUNTY, Mich., (WZZM) 36 local veterinarians gathered for an emergency meeting this week in Kent County to discuss recent concerns over the parvovirus.

4. Kids fear bullying as they head back to school

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - As Grand Rapids students prepare to head back to school many are filled with anxiety, but not over homework assignments and pop quizzes, but of facing the school yard bully.

5. Rapid raises fare prices

The Rapid Transit Board voted to raise prices Wednesday for the next fiscal year.

6. MHSAA starts cable tv channel

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is starting a cable television channel.

7. Barack Obama officially nominated for President of the United States

DENVER, CO (AP) Senator Barack Obama made an unscheduled and unscripted appearance to join the party in celebrating his historic presidential nomination Wednesday night.

8. Neil Diamond offers refund for raspy concert

Neil Diamond is paying a price for his disappointing vocals at an Ohio State University concert.

9. Grand Rapids company makes 720 pound birdfeed cake

There could be a new Guinness World Record set in Grand Rapids.

10. Enzyte Maker, company owner gets 25 years in fraud case

In Cincinnati, a man convicted of defrauding customers seeking male sexual enhancement supplements has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.