Janice Allen
FOX 17
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Past articles by Janice:
'This is my way of giving back': Paw Paw man spends decades as Quick Response Team leader
John Redmond has dedicated his life to serving others. → Read More
Meet our 2021 Pay it Forward Person of the Year: Sharyn Capobianco!
Sharyn Capobianco, the founder of Milan's Miracle Fund, was named as the FOX 17 and Lake Michigan Credit Union Person of the Year during the annual FOX 17 Pay it Forward Award Gala special Thursday. → Read More
'Betty White Challenge' benefits local rescues, animal shelters
There's a charity challenge sweeping the country to honor beloved actress Betty White. → Read More
DNR on ice safety as area lakes, waterways begin to freeze
With the recent arctic temperatures, anglers and those with snowmobiles or ORVs may be itching to get out onto the ice appearing across West Michigan. → Read More
Brianna Lee Foundation bringing light in time of sorrow for mourning moms
Nearly 10 years later, holding a certain teddy bear still brings Jessica Miller a great deal of comfort. → Read More
Muskegon woman raising thousands for breast cancer research
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Linda Porter is doing what she can to help fund a cure. → Read More
Veteran teaches martial arts classes to community for free
For nearly 25 years, Frank Ferrier has been spending his summers passing on martial arts knowledge to students of all ages in Fremont Lake Park. → Read More
Muskegon restaurant collecting money, food for Kids' Food Basket
Hamburger Mikey is raising money to fight childhood hunger, while helping local businesses at the same time. → Read More
Veteran 'Voices' on display: Collaborative Artprize exhibit to be installed on 9/11
This month, 21 military veterans are teaming up to unveil a special Artprize exhibition. → Read More
'Brave Breanna': Woman creates children's book in honor of late sister
Shelby Lentz is fighting back against Huntington's disease (HD) in any way she can. The degenerative brain disorder has affected her grandfather, father; and her younger sister, who passed away from Juvenile Huntington's last year. → Read More
H.O.P.E. Gardens helping other people eat
Julie Brunson hasn't always had a green thumb. But in recent years, her passion for gardening has blossomed into a way to help area schools and families. → Read More
Beloved Make-A-Wish Michigan volunteer passes away
Harry Miller was known for always going the extra mile to help Make-A-Wish Michigan. → Read More
Anxious about returning to 'normal'? Mental health challenges post-COVID
Whether it was a jam-packed social calendar, or a long morning commute, chances are your life looks very different now than before the pandemic. → Read More
Restaurant owners confused by new mask guidance from the CDC
Business owners across West Michigan are trying to figure out what the latest guidance from the CDC will mean for their establishments and customers. → Read More
Hudsonville teen competing in track and field in wheelchair
For Shaun Doss, the ability to compete is everything. → Read More
Dozens of outdoor workouts scheduled as GR Fitness Fest kicks off April 30
It's a chance to get outside and get active-- GR Fitness Fest kicks off Friday, April 30- May 9. → Read More
Girl uses love of lip gloss to launch makeup business
Aliyah Hughes has been busy building her beauty empire during the pandemic. → Read More
Grand Rapids mother pleading for help to find missing teen
Selina Parks says she hasn't seen her 14-year-old son Javanta Elzie in nearly two months. → Read More
'It's been a challenge': Local mom on parenting a child with special needs during pandemic
Before COVID-19 changed our lives, Jen Kamps already knew the demands of being a stay-at-home mom full-time. → Read More
'One Big Tip': Allendale community coming together to support restaurants
Members of the Facebook group 'Allendale Informed' are coming together each week for one big tip to support local restaurants struggling amid the pandemic. → Read More