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Looking for a fall activity, aside from a pumpkin patch or orchard? Consider a walk through history

GEORGETOWN TWP. — West Michigan residents looking to hike from Maine to California without leaving Ottawa County have a narrow window before winter buries the geography under snow. Tucked into the south corner of Hager Park, off 28th Avenue, sits a concrete, gravel and stone relief map of the...

Ottawa County, MI · 2d
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BroBible

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Michigan High School Wins Lawsuit To Veto Playoff Ban After Disqualification For Following The Rules

Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School will compete in the Michigan football playoffs after winning a lawsuit. A temporary restraining order was granted on behalf of a Cougars player. The ruling allows the school to play in the postseason following a controversial disqualification. The Cougars are now set to face Comstock Park on Tuesday night […] The post Michigan High School Wins Lawsuit To Veto Playoff Ban After Disqualification For Following The Rules appeared first on BroBible.

Grand Rapids, MI · 4d
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WOOD TV8

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Carol Glanville unseats Mark Huizenga in Michigan Senate race

Democrat Carol Glanville will beat out Republican incumbent candidate Sen. Mark Huizenga for Michigan's 30th Senate District seat, the Associated Press projects.

Michigan · 4d

100.5 The River

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Kent County Siren Tests Aren’t Taking the Winter Off Anymore

Mark your calendar, or prepare to jump out of your seat. Kent County siren tests now happen at noon on the first Friday of every month, even in winter. Here’s what else is changing.

Kent County, MI · 2d

hoodline.com

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VanWoerkom Holds Off Reid to Reclaim Michigan House's 88th District Seat

Republican Greg VanWoerkom has earned the seat representing Michigan's 88th House District, according to unofficial election results from Tuesday's general election. With 92% of votes counted, VanWoerkom held a comfortable lead over Democratic challenger Kiel Reid in a district that stretches across parts of Muskegon and Ottawa counties. VanWoerkom won...

Michigan · 3d

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas! Set Up For The Christkindl Markt Begins.

The holiday season is officially taking shape in downtown Grand Rapids as setup begins for one of the city’s largest holiday attractions, the Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt, at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Now entering its fourth year, the Christkindl Markt is a traditional European-inspired Christmas market that has...

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

The Grand Rapids Press

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Cheese wins by a landslide in Allendale Township kids’ election

ALLENDALE TWP., MI – Cheese was the clear winner in an election Tuesday where kids voted on the best pizza topping. While adults took to the polls Nov. 3 to vote on the governor’s race, U.S. congressional seats and local proposals, kids in Allendale Township were deciding on their favorite pizza topping.

Allendale, MI · 2d

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Rock-Tenn update among items on Mitchell’s Nov. notes

OTSEGO—Redeveloping Otsego’s former Rock-Tenn property will require another round of environmental testing. And even under the best circumstances, construction remains years away. That was among the updates Otsego City Manager Aaron Mitchell shared in his November newsletter, which also addressed a moratorium on data centers and renewable energy...

Otsego, MI · 4d

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2026 Grand Rapids School Board Election: Newcomers and Incumbents Win

The Competitive 2026 Grand Rapids School Board Election. The Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Board of Education election in 2026 witnessed a crowded field, with 15 individuals vying for five available positions. Each of these positions comes with a four-year commitment. Additionally, sitting board member Erika VanDyke faced no opposition in her bid for a partial term.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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7 Things Michigan Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

You leave a winter wreath on a loved one’s grave and expect to see it on your next visit. But Michigan cemeteries set their own rules, and some let staff clear items away without telling the family. Here’s what Michigan cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling you....

Michigan · 3d

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Kent County voters reject 20-year jail millage

Kent County voters have rejected a millage that would have funded jail improvements for 20 years, News 8 projects.

Kent County, MI · 4d

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Bill Huizenga emphasizes energy in final Election Day message to voters

HOLLAND, Mich. — Bill Huizenga is the Republican nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District. He's challenging Democrat Sean McCann in an election that could determine the balance of power in Washington. Huizenga has served eight terms in Congress, and is asking voters to look at his 16-year record when...

Michigan · 4d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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West Side neighbors fear new apartments will worsen parking struggles

A proposed 231-unit apartment project has some West Side residents concerned about parking, as neighbors say nearby development has already strained available spaces.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

WOOD TV8

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‘Navy strength’ rum to commemorate USS Silversides’ return

A local distillery is releasing a navy-strength rum to commemorate the USS Silversides’ return.

Muskegon, MI · 4d

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List: Free Thanksgiving 2026 meals in West Michigan

Several organizations and restaurants are offering free Thanksgiving meals to their communities across West Michigan.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

MLive

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Grand Rapids Catholic Central football playoffs in jeopardy

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A judge will issue a ruling Monday, Nov. 9, that could end or extend the Grand Rapids Catholic Central football team’s quest for a state championship. Noah Zainea, a football player, won a temporary restraining order last week after the Michigan High School Athletic Association disqualified the Cougars for allegedly using an ineligible player during the regular season.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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West Michigan families plan ahead for holiday spending

As folks begin preparing for the end-of-year holidays, some are finding ways to bring in extra income, while others are adjusting their holiday shopping plans to make their budgets go further.

Michigan · 1d

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This Free Michigan Winter Festival Fills Downtown With Giant Glowing Art

Downtown Grand Rapids turns into a massive outdoor art gallery every winter, with giant glowing sculptures, interactive installations, and events spread across the city. The best part?. You can explore it without paying admission. The World of Winter festival brings artwork from local and international artists to parks, plazas, and...

Grand Rapids, MI · 4d

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Pilot program in West Michigan counties hopes to simplify legal process in domestic cases

A new pilot program approved by the Michigan Supreme Court is changing how domestic-related cases are handled. Kent County is one of the four counties trying the new program that looks to simplify the legal process.

Kent County, MI · 1d

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Kent County Democrats celebrate local and national election victories

“I think everybody felt that there was going to be a blue wave.”. Kent County Democratic Party Chair Kim Gates joined hundreds at The Pyramid Scheme in downtown Grand Rapids watching democrats claim numerous victories across the country. “We thought it would be a narrow victory, but we were going...

Kent County, MI · 4d