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Shamrocks awarded District title; head to West Catholic for Regional final

After more than a week of uncertainty surrounding the football playoffs, the Berrien Springs High School football team has been awarded a district championship and will travel to Grand Rapids West Catholic for the regional championship on Saturday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m., Athletic Director Joe Stephens reported. The unusual...

Berrien Springs, MI · 1d

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RANDALL RECOMMENDS: 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR

Randall Schaefer is not only a decades-long movie buff but also the host of “Hastings Mystery Theater” on Hastings Cable Access TV. Of the hundreds of thousands of movies that have hit the silver screen, Schaefer has his favorites. Each week, Schaefer will pop into the Reminder to...

Hastings, MI · 22h

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Meijer Team Gives Day awards $5,000 to local charities

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Since 2021, the Meijer Team Gives charitable giving program has selected different local nonprofits each year to receive $5,000 as a part of Meijer Team Gives Day. “Every one of our stores today is honoring some community partner organization with donations,” said Melissa...

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Grand Rapids board refuses to appoint commissioner-elect early

Grand Rapids city commissioners have passed on another option to fill the vacant 1st Ward seat for the remainder of the year.

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Football Frenzy preview: Regional finals

District championships have been claimed, and now regional titles are at stake as teams move one step closer to playing in Detroit over Thanksgiving weekend.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Portsmouth's AI Trash-Sorting Plant Expands Under $450M, 20-Year Deal

A Colorado-based startup called AMP has built an artificial-intelligence-powered facility in Portsmouth, Virginia that uses cameras, robotics and pneumatic jets to pick recyclable materials out of household garbage, and it is now expanding under a long-term regional contract while a similar pilot takes shape nearly 700 miles away in Kent County, Michigan.

Portsmouth, VA · 1d

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Borden settles into role as Lake Odessa village manager

Mark Borden recently hit a milestone. In fact, he’s passed it. Borden started his role as the new Lake Odessa village manager on March 9 and passed the six-month mark on the job in early September. So far, the fit between the village of about 2,000 residents and Borden seems to be going well.

Lake Odessa, MI · 22h

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New Aberdeen building on track to open in 2027

Grand Rapids — Behind Aberdeen Academy, just a hop, skip and a jump to the south of the playground where students spend their recess time, construction crews are hard at work building a brand-new, state-of-the-art elementary school, set to open in August 2027. The future Aberdeen Elementary School will...

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Bulldog attacks more efficient than Vikings’ in district final

It’s a good line at driving school, at the end of a Sturgill Simpson chorus, and on the volleyball court. It boiled down to the Bulldogs putting the ball down between the lines much better Thursday, Nov. 5, as the Ionia varsity volleyball team took a three-set win over the Lakewood girls in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Lakewood High School.

Ionia, MI · 22h

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Veteran-run coffee shop to open new location in Grand Rapids

Veteran-owned coffee shop Has Heart is opening a second location in Grand Rapids' Boston Square neighborhood.

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Art-focused ‘maximalist gift shop’ opening soon in Creston Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood, a local business owner is opening a "maximalist gift shop" where you'll be able to find art, jewelry and crafts in a unique and color-drenched space.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

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Lights on Creston offers an evening of holiday cheer

Lights on Creston will return to the Creston Corridor on Wednesday, Dec. 16, bringing the community together for an evening of holiday festivities, local shopping and neighborhood celebration. Launched in 2018, the annual event has become a holiday tradition in Grand Rapids, drawing residents and visitors to explore the businesses,...

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Mona Shores tops Byron Center to win D2 football regional title: See our favorite photos

After trading goal-line stands to start the game, the teams battled until the Sailors pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Byron Center, MI · 1d

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Cedar Springs Brewing Company joins Restaurant Week festivities

Restaurant Week is back in Grand Rapids from November 6 through 14, celebrating local restaurants and their diverse menus. This year, members of the public can visit restaurantweekgr.com, where they can register a digital pass to bookmark into their phone's web browser. Participants can check into participating restaurants, access their menus, and cast their votes for select categories. Participating restaurants also have tiered menu pricing options, providing additional dining options to patrons.

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Ferris State concert to unite 150 musicians, handbell ensemble

Five groups, 150 musicians, one concert at Ferris State

Big Rapids, MI · 1d

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