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Home Builders Association Named Michigan Local Of The Year

JACKSON, MI – The Home Builders Association of Jackson, Hillsdale & Lenawee has been named Local of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Michigan during its Leadership in Housing Advocacy Awards, recognizing the association’s resurgence, revitalized programs and growing impact throughout the region. According to the...

Lenawee County, MI · 2d
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Sturgis Journal

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Sturgis invites residents to 'Chocolate in the City'

The Sturgis Downtown Development Authority is presenting "Chocolate in the City" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13 in downtown Sturgis, according to a community announcement. Organizers are selling custom chocolate boxes for $15 each. Quantities are limited and boxes must be purchased before the event. Payment is by cash or check. Participants will take their empty custom box to participating downtown businesses during the event and fill the box with chocolates at each stop. More: LaGrange church hosts annual craft bazaar event How the event works Boxes will not be available for purchase the night of the event. Community members interested in participating are encouraged to buy a box in advance. The event is being promoted through the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, Willers Shoes and Olive Fresh, which are listed on event materials. Event details What: "Chocolate in the City"Where: Downtown SturgisWhen: Nov. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.Cost: $15 per custom chocolate boxPayment: Cash or checkAvailability: Limited quantities; advance purchase required Subscribe: Follow this story. Subscribe to the Sturgis News Journal This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct .

Sturgis, MI · 1d

Kalamazoo Gazette

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North Pole Experience brings Christmas magic to Marshall this December

MARSHALL, MI — Families in Marshall can step into a winter wonderland when The North Pole Experience arrives at the Franke Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 19, the center announced this week. The hour-long immersive event will transport visitors through Santa’s workshop, where they can interact with...

Marshall, MI · 2d
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Water disconnections for nonpayment in Battle Creek to resume in March

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek is about to resume water disconnections for residents who haven't paid their bills. The city stopped shutting off water to residents for nonpayment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has continued that policy ever since. At a meeting Tuesday, city commissioners discussed plans to...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d
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2nd Chance Indiana Has Been Given The Opportunity To Help Young People With Criminal Record

INDIANAPOLIS – A grant from the Department of Labor has tapped 2nd Chance Indiana to assist young adults with a criminal background to find quality, high-paying jobs that lead to careers. The effort is focused on those who work, live, or receive services in Howard, Tipton, Kosciusko, DeKalb, Noble,...

Kosciusko County, IN · 12h

Hillsdale Daily News

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4-H funding takes significant hit in draft budget for Hillsdale County

Proposed budget cuts for 2027 in Hillsdale County could reduce mental health programming and agricultural education, including 4-H, from the Michigan State University Extension . Mary Bowling of the MSU Extension told commissioners the potential loss would effectively amount to about a third of the organization’s budget during a meeting Nov. 10. “We’re not opposed to a cut, but a third of our budget would affect (our) ability to serve county residents,” she said. The tentative budget calls for a 17% reduction in funding based on the county’s memorandum of understanding, along with reductions involving a program coordinator for 4-H, according to Commissioner Brent Leininger. Bowling said the cuts could affect more than 4-H , including pesticide applicator education, mental health first aid, farm stress assistance and training under ServSafe. Nisha Ritchie, a retired educator and volunteer for 4-H, said reducing support for the coordinator position could have long-term consequences for young people in Hillsdale County. She said she's watched students grow from shy middle schoolers into confident leaders through 4-H. Without adequate coordinator support, she said, club leaders could have fewer resources and less guidance. Leininger said the municipality is facing difficult choices for 2027. The tentative general fund

Hillsdale County, MI · 7h

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I&M offering one-on-one meetings on proposed Northeast Indiana transmission projects

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Michigan Power is offering additional opportunities for landowners and residents to discuss two proposed transmission line projects following a Community Connect call last week. The company is scheduling one-on-one conversations during the week of Nov. 9 for people who live on or near...

Indiana · 3d

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Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Nov 21; Bobby Holley named grand marshal

The Harper Creek Optimist Club has been hard at work planning the upcoming annual Battle Creek Christmas Parade. The parade will be held in downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, Nov. 21. The parade will kick off at the corner of Champion Street and Washington Avenue at 5:45 p.m., with arrival...

Battle Creek, MI · 20h

Sturgis Journal

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Sturgis holiday events bring festive fun to downtown

Sturgis will celebrate the Christmas season with three days of downtown activities Dec. 3-5, including a Christkindlmarkt, carriage and trolley rides, visits with Santa, a 5K run and a parade. The Dashing Through Downtown celebration includes activities on Pleasant Avenue and at several downtown locations, according to a community announcement. The Christkindlmarkt will run from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 3 on Pleasant Avenue, featuring Christmas vendors, food trucks and a hot cocoa bar. The Ugly Sweater 5K Run begins at 6 p.m., with a $30 entry fee. Registration information is available through sturgischamber.com. The Christkindlmarkt continues from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 4, with activities include free carriage rides, a giant snow globe photo opportunity and free trolley car rides. Santa will be at Free Church Park from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4. The scheduled activities include a Santa on Firetruck Parade through downtown at 5 p.m., reindeer, free cookies, performances by the Sturgis High School band and choir and free make-and-take activities provided by First United Methodist Church. A Sip & Stroll will run from 5:30-9 p.m. at businesses throughout downtown. Punch cards will be available at the Downtown Development Authority booth at the Christkindlmarkt on Pleasant Avenue. More: Remembrances for Edmund Fitzgerald.

Sturgis, MI · 1d

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Behnke wins reelection as B.C. mayor; Haadsma defeats Frisbie in State House District 44 rematch; incumbent Lightner wins in House District 45; State Senators Lindsey, Albert reelected

Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke won reelection Nov. 3, capturing 45.44% of the vote (7,284 votes), defeating challengers Lynn Ward Gray (40.92% and 6,560 votes) and Tino Smith (12.94% and 2,074 votes). “I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the people of Battle Creek have placed in me...

Battle Creek, MI · 20h

The 74

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Michigan Voters Support More Education Funding, but Paying for It Is Complicated

Jen Stroven, an organizer for Kalamazoo’s Yes For Families campaign, knew what she was up against: ‘Affordability, affordability, affordability.’  Asking voters to raise their own taxes to lower child care costs, expand access, and raise teacher wages may have seemed like a tall order at a time when the increased cost of living is a […]

Michigan · 9h

The Holland Sentinel

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Lakeshore businesses want to grow, but need more employees

During an annual survey from Lakeshore Advantage , business executives indicated improved sales numbers but a continued lack of necessary workforce in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. The economic development agency interviewed 140 executives representing the region's primary employers (which total close to 700). The main takeaways from this year's report included: Higher-than-average household incomes: The median household income is $90,502 in Ottawa County and $83,283 in Allegan County, both higher than the state median of $72,875 and national median of $80,734. Growth for employment and GDP: The five-year employment growth rate for the lakeshore region (8.9%) outpaces the state (7.3%), although the national level remains slightly higher at 9.4%. The region’s five-year GDP growth of 15.8% also outpaces the state level of 14% but is lower than the national level of 18.5%. Improved sales numbers: In total, 56.8% of companies surveyed reported an increase in sales, up from 48.5% in 2025. Of the remaining companies, 37.4% said sales remained stable and only 5.8% reported decreasing sales. Improved expansion outlook: More than 35% of surveyed companies reported plans to expand in the next three years, up from 33% in 2025 but still lower than 2024 (37.6%) and 2023 (48.1%). Those numbers

Allegan County, MI · 3d

The Holland Sentinel

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Allegan County eatery cited for 'many' leaks in kitchen ceiling

Each month, the Allegan County Health Department inspects restaurants, schools and other facilities for unsafe food practices. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. ACHD recently completed an online portal for viewing reports, available at allegancounty.org/health/environmental-health/food . The Sentinel is sharing "priority" violations — those that could "directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness" — from Holland, Hamilton, Saugatuck, Douglas and Fennville in the month of October, as well as corrective measures taken. The Sentinel will also report on "priority foundation" violations — ones that could lead to a priority violation. The health department notes "core" violations, but The Sentinel will only report on those if there's a significant accumulation in a single eatery or if that eatery also has more serious violations. Spectators Sports Bar and Grill 6432 Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck Priority The restaurant was using the wrong sanitizer to clean prep tables and the slicer. The disinfectant they were using wasn't approved for food-contact surfaces. To correct, the person-in-charge found an approved sanitizer to use. Priority Foundation Several employees were seen washing their hands in the three-compartment sink. To correct,

Allegan County, MI · 3d

The Holland Sentinel

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MSA Lakeshore completes massive expansion in Holland

MSA Lakeshore has completed a 54,150-square-foot indoor expansion and more than tripled in size from three acres to ten acres at 12429 Ransom St. in Holland Township. The full expansion includes 27,000 square feet of indoor turf space, a 13,000-square-foot indoor hard court for basketball and volleyball, a 91,500-square-foot outdoor turf field, a new concession area, expanded parking and outdoor restroom facilities. The indoor hard court includes friction- and force-reduction technology meant to enhance athlete comfort and help prevent injuries, according to MSA (Michigan Sports Academies). MSA purchased the building , formerly Lakeshore Athletic Center, in 2022. The project has resulted in a center unlike anything the community has seen before, according to Building Manager Scott Redman. “With the addition of the indoor turf field, long winter months will be much more enjoyable for enthusiasts in the world of soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball, softball and any other sport you can play on grass,” Redman wrote in an email to The Sentinel. More: Plans to triple the size of MSA Lakeshore take step forward in Holland Township Redman called the construction process an “interesting journey” because the expansion was built on what had previously been vacant land. “The business did remain

Holland, MI · 2d

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Focus West Michigan 11-9-26: Anna's House Lawsuit

Grand Rapids-based Anna's House restaurants face a federal class action lawsuit from former employees claiming wage theft, developers of a Wyoming apartment complex want to shift its occupancy model from for-rent to for-sale, the Salvation Army in Kent County is starting its annual Christmas Campaign this week, Law Enforcement Torch Run leaders gathered in Grand Rapids to think of ways to improve the event, the newborn found dead at the Electric Forest Music Festival has been laid to rest.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Spring Lake Village considers sound system to address cormorant problem

Spring Lake officials now have a plan to address a growing colony of double-crested cormorants blamed for property damage and waste near Village Cove Marina.

Spring Lake, MI · 2d

Detroit Sports Nation

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Michigan High School Football Powerhouse Kicked Out of Playoffs Following Court Ruling

Grand Rapids Catholic Central has been removed from Michigan's Division 5 football playoffs following a court ruling in favor of the MHSAA.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Spring Lake Village and Township Councils Set for Busy Meeting Week

Ottawa County, MI (WGHN) – Several meetings on tap to start the week here in the tri cities. Spring Lake Village Council has several items to discuss during a work session Monday evening, including a plan to manage the cormorant population at Village Cove Marina and proposed new playground equipment for North Bank Park.

Ottawa County, MI · 3d

MLive

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Whitmer highlights upgrades at $62.9M Grand Rapids veterans home ahead of holiday

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Grand Rapids ahead of Veterans Day to highlight changes in veterans care and resources available across Michigan.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d