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What to do when your identity is stolen

Submitted by Sarah Barwacz, Reporter-Multi Media Journalist
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 8:16pm

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) -- A Muskegon woman, like so many, is a recent victim of identity theft. After noticing fraudulent activity in her account, she contacted her bank branch and then 13 On Your Side for help.

Christine Sayas says she first tried to use her banking card at a gas station and it was rejected. She later found hundreds of dollars of charges in Denver, Colorado. Sayas says she doesn't know anyone in that area.

She also filed a report at the Muskegon Police Department. The department says if you have an issue contact these three reporting agencies: Experian, Transunion, and Equifax.

Your credit and debit card is most likely compromised locally before it is used somewhere else, so watch your accounts carefully and contact the agencies if anything suspicious happens.

WZZM 13's Sarah Barwacz has the story in the video posted above.

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Chick-fil-A confirms West Michigan expansion plans

Submitted by Stanton Tang, News & Information Director
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 8:16pm

GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - Chick-fil-A representatives have confirmed for WZZM 13 that the restaurant chain intends to open new stores in Michigan, starting in West Michigan.

The company will not say where those restaurants will be located, but they expect to open the first outlet next year.  The plans call for multiple restaurants opened over a long-term period.

Chick-fil-A was founded 60 years ago by S. Truett Cathy.  As of March, the company operated 1,700 restaurants in 39 states and Washington, D.C. The chain is opening 85 restaurants in 2013.

 

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Go Green Youth Challenge: How to get fresh trees in your community

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 4:34pm
Go Green Youth Challenge: How to get fresh trees in your community

Applications are being accepted for the Go Green Youth Challenge tree planting grants.

Children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate.  Participants are challenged to collect change individually, with their class or with a club each spring.  The change will go toward community tree plantings by the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, as well as program outreach efforts.  The team that raises the most for the Go Green Youth Challenge will be awarded with a tree planning in their community.  They also get an invitation to the state Arbor Day celebration in April at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.

Local governments, public educational institutions, public libraries, non-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, churches and tribal governments can also apply for a Go Green youth Challenge tree planting grant by visiting this websit

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Muskegon Lumberjacks get new owners, coach

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 2:48pm

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) -- The sale of the Muskegon Lumberjacks was approved at the United States Hockey League's Board of Governors meeting in Chicago on Monday.

The United States Hockey League franchise is now owned by brothers Chris and Peter Ferraro and John Vanbiesbrouck, who are all former NHL players.

A lot has happened with the U.S.H.L. team in the last two weeks; however Lumberjacks President Tim Taylor say the biggest change was in team ownership.

"Change can sometimes be good," says Taylor. "In this case, it is great."

The trio of owners will lead the team into its fourth season. The owners say they are excited to be part of the Muskegon community.

"Muskegon is a great town. It has a great history with hockey," Vanbiesbrouck says. "And all of those things culminate to want to be in a traditional hockey market."

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Michigan state parks host summer fitness classes

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 7:00am
Michigan state parks host summer fitness classes

LANSING, Mich. (AP & WZZM) - State parks in Michigan are offering outdoor fitness classes such as yoga and tai chi this summer.

The Department of Natural Resources' Fresh Air Fit program has instruction tailored to workout veterans as well as newcomers. Examples range from a "martial arts outdoor boot camp" at Bay City State Recreation Area to low-impact aerobics and Warrior X Fit kickboxing at Interlochen State Park in Grand Traverse County. 

From June 10 through August 14, Grand Haven State Park will be hosting a “Zumba Beach Party” every Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.  Muskegon State Park is hosting its own “Beach Boot Camp” and Eco Trek Fitness throughout the summer.

The classes are taught by local instructors.

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Spring storms: Share your photos and video

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 5:55pm

(WZZM) -- West Michigan may see some strong storms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

You can send us your photos of the storms or the damage they leave behind by emailing news@wzzm13.com.

You can also track the storms from your home using our iControl Radar by clicking here or downloading the WZZM 13 app for your iPhone, iPad or Android phone by searching "WZZM 13" in the Apple or Google stores.

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Heeringa supporters to release new suspect sketch

Submitted by Matt Campbell, Executive Producer
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 10:48am

NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WZZM) -- Supporters of Jessica Heeringa's family say they will soon release a new color sketch of the suspect in her abduction.

Heeringa disappeared from her job at a Norton Shores convenience store on April 26th.  Police believe she was abducted. 

Police released a composite sketch of the suspect days after her disappearance.

According to the "Find Jessica Heeringa" Facebook page, supporters have raised enough money to hire an artist to create a new color sketch of the suspect.  Those supporters expect the sketch to be released soon.

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