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We Are Kalamazoo

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Tustin Family Steps Away From Richland Lanes As New Owners Take Over The Lanes

Big changes at Richland Lanes: the Tustin family is stepping away after pouring weekends and long days into the place, and new owners with roots in Battle Creek and Delton are taking over.

Richland, MI · 1d

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Michigan Bargain Hunters Love Exploring This Unique Resale Shop In Allegan

A shop that sells just about anything except clothes sounds like a dare. I believe that one rule tells you everything about the fun waiting inside. Old radio cabinets share space with doors, silverware sets, and wooden signs. Antique fish set pieces sit near kitchen tools and hobby wood. Then...

Allegan, MI · 20h
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Explore Careers at Bronson Healthcare

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Bronson Health has been serving Southwest Michigan for 125 years, growing into the largest employer in the region with 9,000 employees over 100-plus locations. Bronson Health is a community-owned health system that offers a variety of career opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical roles, with many roles offering on-the-job training and a flexible "Total Rewards" package for each employer's individual needs across medical care, paid time off, paternal leave, and more.

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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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 · 2d

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West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging

WEST MICHIGAN — Gannon Andrews and Hailee Larabee are evidence the "American Dream" of owning a home is not out of reach. However, high interest rates, the high prices of homes and the number of new builds being down make finding a starter home difficult. "Seven offers we went...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Flowers Early Learning Names New CEO

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN’S LARGEST PRESCHOOL PROVIDER NAMES NEW CEO. The largest early care and education agency in Southwest Michigan has named a new leader for only the fourth time in its 54-year history. Kevin Wordelman accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer at Flowers Early Learning (formerly Tri-County Head Start) in August, having previously served as Chief Operations Officer and Human Resources Director for the agency that serves nearly 600 children and families every year.

Van Buren County, MI · 2d

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HH Red Stone Awarded Management of 834-Bed Community Near Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Mich. — HH Red Stone has been awarded management of Campus Court at Knollwood, an 834-bed student housing community located near the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo. The property was recently acquired by HPP Equity for an undisclosed price. The community offers units in studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool, volleyball court, clubhouse and coffee bar, study lounge, tanning facilities and outdoor courtyards. The new ownership plans to begin capital improvements imminently, which will include parking lot paving; the addition of 200 parking spaces and a new dog park; upgraded Wi-Fi services; fitness center enhancements; and improvements to the community’s units. The parking expansion and dog park are expected for completion in 2027.

Kalamazoo, MI · 7h

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Consumers granted more time to negotiate sale of Calkins Dam

The future of the dam that created Lake Allegan remains unsettled after Michigan regulators gave Consumers Energy more time to negotiate over its proposed sale of 13 hydroelectric dams. The Michigan Public Service Commission voted Nov. 5 to extend its deadline for ruling on the proposal, which includes the Calkins...

Allegan, MI · 7h

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Ottawa County Farmland Fight Heads to Vote on 100 MW Battery Plant

Blendon Township’s planning commission is likely to vote Nov. 18 on Key Capture Energy’s proposal for a 100-megawatt battery storage plant on 14 acres of rural Ottawa County land beside an electrical substation off 88th Avenue near Polk Street. The proposal has drawn concern from nearby residents about fire, noise and the effects of locating the facility near prime farmland, while supporters point to its potential role in grid reliability.

Ottawa County, MI · 3d

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Developers look to shift Wyoming's Reserve Flats apartments to for-sale condos amid rental struggles

“This was a project that actually came before this planning commission through two different phases in 2021.”. Colton Hyble is the Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development for the city of Wyoming. He explained to the city’s planning commission that Granger Group, the developer of the 138-unit Reserve Flats apartments, wants to convert those rental units into for-sale condos.

Wyoming, MI · 2d

We Are Grand Rapids

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One Trader Joe's On 28th Street, And No Second Location Planned Through 2027

If you shop the 28th Street Trader Joes, you know the chalkboards and the .23 cent banana. Michigan's next store lands in Farmington Hills, and Grand Rapids waits past 2027.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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CB Wilson Construction Expands Home Remodeling Services

GRAND HAVEN, MI - November 10, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - CB Wilson Construction, an established residential contracting firm in West Michigan, has formally announced the operational expansion of its renovation services across the lakeshore region. The regional initiative responds to documented increases in housing reinvestment, older housing stock retrofits, and local demand for integrated design-build solutions throughout Ottawa County. Through this operational enhancement, the general contractor aims to scale project capacity for structural alterations, layout modernizations, and whole-home updates.

Grand Haven, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Meritage-owned Bojangles closes after less than one year in Wyoming

Less than a year after opening, Michigan's only Bojangles location has closed its doors, according to a sign posted at the Wyoming restaurant.

Wyoming, MI · 2d

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Many Blendon Township residents oppose proposed Key Capture Energy battery storage plant ahead of planning commission vote

For over a year, residents in Ottawa County’s Blendon Township have pushed back against a proposed battery energy storage facility from Key Capture Energy. The company wants to build a 100 megawatt, 14-acre plant on 88th Avenue near Polk Street. The BESS project, which stands for battery energy storage...

Ottawa County, MI · 1d

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Aldi announces opening date for Byron Center store

The store at 84th Street SW and Clyde Park Avenue SW is scheduled to open Nov. 19, the grocery chain announced in a release. A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. that day. The first 200 customers in line will get gift bags with Aldi products and a gift card, which could be worth anywhere from $5 to $100.

Byron Center, MI · 2d

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The 'Wright' stuff: 155-acre farm becomes 10th ag property to be protected from development

WRIGHT TWP. — For Wayne Molyneux, the greatest appeal of working the land has always been the independence. "You don't have anyone telling you what to do, and when. You get to make your own hours ... well, the crops do that," Molyneux mused. "You got to get to it whenever it works for them."

Ottawa County, MI · 2d

WOOD TV8

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Grand Rapids company wants to demolish St. James Catholic Church to build apartments

A Grand Rapids developer has proposed demolishing the 150-year-old St. James Catholic Church to develop a 240-unit apartment building.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Michigan Farmstead Hosts Sheep Shearing Demonstration on November 21

Michigan Farmstead, Home of the Critter Barn, invites you to join us at Michigan Farmstead for our once-a-year sheep shearing. Watch as competitive shearer Timothy Wright zooms through our flock and learn all about the shearing process from 10 am to 11 am. Keep the little ones engaged with fun, hands-on sheep themed activities running from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Best of all, this family-friendly event is fully included with your standard farm admission—so mark your calendars!

Zeeland, MI · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Grand Rapids Buyers Find More Options as Prices Hold Firm

Grand Rapids buyers found more homes to choose from as active listings surged, with elevated price cuts offering real room to negotiate.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Focus West Michigan 11-6-26: Northpointe Bank to layoff over 300 workers

A West Michigan-based bank has filed notice it intends to permanently layoff more than 300 employees; a potential Muskegon Heights Public School district leadership crisis was averted on Election Day; developers want to demolish Grand Rapids' Saint James Catholic Church to build housing on the city's West Side; Consumers Energy is again extending its decision deadline for the sale of 13 hydroelectric dams.

Michigan · 5d