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Bay Plastics Machinery Opens New Tech Center in Michigan

Bay Plastics Machinery celebrated the grand opening of its new 8,000-ft2 Tech Center in Bay City on Oct. 21, a move that expands the company's manufacturing and service capabilities while creating additional space for equipment testing and workforce training. In business for more than 60 years, Bay Plastics Machinery offers...

Bay City, MI · 2d

Midland Daily News

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Midland County home sales list latest real estate transactions

The following real estate transactions are recorded with the Midland County Register of Deeds at the County Services Building, 220 W. Ellsworth St. in Midland.

Midland, MI · 20h

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Saginaw voters turn down proposal to repeal property tax cap

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Voters in Saginaw turned down the proposal to eliminate the property tax cap. The measure lost by six points. In 1979, Saginaw residents voted to put a limit on property tax collections at $3.8 million, a limit believed to be like no other in the country. No inflation is included in that tax cap, so over the years, the city says it has reduced services because costs have increased.

Saginaw, MI · 1d

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New Chuck E. Cheese Location In Flint Launching November Hiring Events

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World will be opening in the former Party City location in Flint. Before the official grand opening, the highly anticipated Genesee County spot will host several hiring events at the Miller Road location. Front and back of house positions are available, including the following:. Party Host.

Flint, MI · 1d

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Michigan Cannabis Votes Could Unlock Millions In Investment, New Jobs And Tax Revenue

LANSING — Michigan voters opened the door to additional cannabis businesses Tuesday, putting millions of dollars in reported private investment, potential new jobs and hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual local tax revenue into play. Menominee voters approved raising the city’s marijuana retail-license limit from nine to 13,...

Michigan · 1d

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Genesee County homeowners could have property taxes reduced with HOPE program

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich.— To try to keep people in their homes, the Genesee County Treasurer's Office and the Genesee County Landbank are trying to connect residents to the Homeowners Property Exemption program or better known as HOPE. "We at the Genesee County Land Bank have enough properties, we would...

Genesee County, MI · 3d

Midland Daily News

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The Heart of Authenticity: Midland Meijer employee with I/DD celebrates 25 years on the job

Kenny Dennings, 43, of Midland understands the meaning of hard work. A career built on dedication and reliability started at the age of 18 when he applied at Meijer of Midland.

Midland, MI · 1d

Midland Daily News

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Midland County landowner dreads toll of proposed ITC power line

If a proposed route through his property for a future high-voltage transmission line ends up being the route chosen by ITC, Tim Mantyla isn't sure any amount of compensation would be sufficient.

Midland County, MI · 2d

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Mid-America Real Estate negotiates sale of 50,100-square-foot retail center in Flint

Mid-America Real Estate-Michigan, Inc. represented both the buyer and seller in the sale of Buick City Center, a 50,100-square-foot retail center that is 78% leased. The property is located at 3620–3640 Miller Road in Flint, Michigan. Buick City Center sits along Flint’s primary retail corridor, just west of the...

Flint, MI · 2d

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Hobby Lobby Is Coming to Lapeer

Lapeer's getting a new Hobby Lobby at the old Big Lots spot on West Genesee Street. Crews are already working on renovations, with the craft supply store expected to open in 2027.

Lapeer, MI · 2d

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet opens new Clio store in former Kmart

CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) - Ollie's Bargain Outlet has opened a new store in Clio, bringing a new discount shopping option to the community just as the holiday season gets underway. The store opened Wednesday at 4290 W. Vienna Road in the former Kmart location. Ollie's sells closeout and discounted merchandise,...

Clio, MI · 1d

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Isabella County meat processor receives $250K USDA grant

ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - An Isabella County meat processor will receive $250,000 in federal funding to expand its operation and increase processing capacity. The Cut Custom Processing LLC was selected for funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. The Michigan grant is...

Isabella County, MI · 3d

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Optical retailer opens fourth Grand Rapids location

This article has been updated to reflect the new opening date of Nov. 23, which was announced on Nov. 5, 2026. Eyemart Express is opening its newest store in Comstock Park on Nov. 23. The new store is located at 4064 Alpine Ave. NW. With 2,975-square-feet of space, the new store carries more than 2,000 frames at a variety of price points. The newest location marks Eyemart Express’ fourth location in the Grand Rapids market.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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A New Chapter Begins for Lake Hardware

For Halloween, Lake Michigan pulls out all the stops. They close off the main street for a trunk or treat and the entire downtown turns out. What better time for Joe and Arika Reno to officially celebrate their grand opening of Lake Hardware. The food truck, Smokin' Pigs by Bigs was on hand to feed those attending the festivities.

Lake, MI · 1d

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Ball Screw Manufacturing Facility Opens in Michigan

Precision ball and roller screws are essential for aerospace, robotics and defense manufacturing. But getting the parts and people with the knowledge to make them is tough, sometimes leading to yearslong backlogs. A new facility in a Michigan city with a storied manufacturing history aims to change that. California-based aerospace...

Saginaw, MI · 2d

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Best Places to Retire in the US

A new ranking of the best places to retire in the US gives its top honor to a city not in the sunny climes of Florida but in Michigan. Midland is No. 1 in the US News & World Report ranking, which assesses factors including housing affordability, access to health care, traffic and walkability, state taxes, and resident happiness. One big reason the city of about 43,000 people scores well is that it offers a relatively low cost of living compared to cities of similar sizes. Roughly 21% of its population is over 65. The top 10 cities: Midland, MichiganHomosassa Springs, FloridaWeirton, West Virg...

Midland, MI · 4d

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Best places to retire: 10 US cities ranked for affordability, quality of life

Midland, Michigan, tops the list of best places to retire, with affordable communities in Florida, Texas and other states also ranking in the top 10.

Midland, MI · 3d

Midland Daily News

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Creative 360 offers a variety of classes in November

Classes include mahjongg, stained glass studio, and a two-day workshop to learn cold wax painting techniques.

Midland, MI · 3d

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