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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

Newser

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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 · 6d

WLNS

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Mid-Michigan facility laying off 121 by end of year

Sodexo is scheduled to lay off 121 employees at a facility located at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma, Michigan, on December 31.

Alma, MI · 9d

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Mecosta Township to enact Commercial Rehabilitation District

Small and local businesses play a vital role in Mecosta County’s economy, and the Mecosta County Township Council is looking to support their growth through the county’s Commercial Rehabilitation Act. This act serves as an incentive designed to help local businesses improve and reinvest in their properties. Through...

Mecosta County, MI · 9d

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Midland Farmers Market wraps up 80th regular season

MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) – The Midland Area Farmers Market wrapped up its regular season Saturday, Oct. 31, marking the end of its 80th season of connecting local farmers and businesses with shoppers across Mid-Michigan. Vendors gathered at the Dow Diamond east parking lot, offering a variety of fresh fruits,...

Midland, MI · 8d

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Gladwin County faces overnight electric upgrade affecting 4,629 customers

Consumers Energy will carry out a major overnight electric upgrade in Gladwin County next week, affecting 4,629 customers.

Gladwin County, MI · 9d

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Bay Plastics Machinery opens technology center

Bay Plastics Machinery (BPM) held a grand opening Oct. 21 for an 8,000-square-foot technology center at its headquarters in Bay City, Mich., expanding space for manufacturing, equipment repairs, testing and worker training. The addition supports production and refurbishment of pelletizers and other equipment used in plastics compounding and recycling, according...

Bay City, MI · 10d

Midland Daily News

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Leaders credit Midland's quality of life.for its repeat win as best place to retire

City Manager Brad Kaye said Midland's designation as the best place to retire in the United States for the second year in a row reflects the passion and commitment of everyone in the city.

Midland, MI · 10d

Midland Daily News

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Bullock Creek, nature center raise concerns over proposed ITC power lines

ITC's plans to build high-voltage transmission lines across the central part of the Lower Peninsula have Bullock Creek School District and Chippewa Nature Center concerned about the potential impact.

Midland County, MI · 10d

Midland Daily News

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Midland Board of Realtors installs new president

Bridget Sonntag, a realtor with Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners, will serve as the 2027 president of the Midland Board of Realtors.

Midland, MI · 12d

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ITC proposes new transmission line projects in mid-Michigan

MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - The nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company is proposing a new set of projects the company says will respond to the needs of the changing energy landscape. The projects are known as the Copperton Projects. Three transmission lines would ultimately be constructed, connecting ITC’s...

Midland County, MI · 13d

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These cities are labeled the best for retirees. How are their housing markets performing?

U.S. News & World Report ranked Midland, Michigan; Homosassa Springs, Florida; and Weirton, West Virginia, atop its 2027 Best Places to Retire list after scoring cities across six metrics. HousingWire Data shows most of the top 10 markets are priced below the $430,000 national median, with Midland also showing seller-leaning conditions. AI Summary.

Midland, MI · 12d

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New affordable housing coming to Mount Pleasant

Fifty affordable housing units were approved by the Mount Pleasant City Commission on Sept. 28. They will be added near the intersection of Walnut Street and Mill Street in Mount Pleasant. The Mill Street Landing Project,as it is called, will include 30 one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units and four three-bedroom...

Mt Pleasant, MI · 13d

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